Period I
Online Orientation (self-paced) May 1, 2023 – May 31, 2023
Online Orientation Welcome Session Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
The requirements of this segment of the program will be provided to students upon acceptance. Students may proceed through the material at their own pace, but all requirements must be fulfilled prior to the start of Period II. Completion time estimated between15 - 20 hours.
Period II
In Residence Summer Academics (5 weeks)
Monday, June 12, 2023 – Friday, July 14, 2023
HMEI closed July 4, 2023
Classes: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Period III
Student Teaching Practicum (9 months)
September 2023 to June 2024
Minimum 3 hours/day, 5 mornings/week for the duration of the 9-month academic year.
Practicum Phase Course Work
Online Course Work:
Classes will meet on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:
September 6, 13, 20 December 6, 13 March 13, 27
October 11, 18, 25 January 3, 10, 17 April 3, 24
November 29 February 7, 14, 28 May 1
In Residence Practicum Weekend Seminars
Fall Semester (2.5 days)
Friday, November 3, 2023 – Sunday, November 5, 2023
Friday and Saturday Classes are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Class is 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Early Childhood Overview (2.5 days) Required for those students who do not have Early Childhood (3-6) certification.
Friday, January 26, 2024 – Sunday, January 28, 2024
Friday and Saturday Classes are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Class is 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Additional 4 hours of asynchronous course work required before Early Childhood Overview begins.
Spring Semester (2.5 days)
Friday, April 12, 2024 – Sunday, April 14, 2024
Friday and Saturday Classes are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Class is 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NOTE: Fluency in English is necessary for the successful completion of the HMEI Education Course. All classes will be conducted in English; all coursework and homework assignments must be submitted in English.