Period I
Online Orientation (self-paced) May 1, 2025 – May 31, 2025
Online Orientation Welcome Session Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST
The requirements of this segment of the program will be provided to adult learners upon acceptance. Adult learners 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 between 15 - 20 hours.
Period II
In Residence Summer Academics (5 weeks)
Monday, June 9, 2025 – Friday, July 11, 2025
HMEI closed July 4, 2025
Classes: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Period III
Student Teaching Practicum (9 months)
September 2025 to June 2026
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 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14 April 1, 8, 15
October 15, 22, 29 February 4, 11, 18, 25 May 6, 13
December 3, 10 March 25
Practicum Phase In-Residence:
Fall Semester (2.5 days)
Friday, November 7, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025
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 23, 2026 – Sunday, January 25, 2026
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 24, 2026 – Sunday, April 26, 2026
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.