Introduction to Teaching as a Profession is a foundational course in the Teaching as a Profession program of study for students interested in learning more about becoming a teacher, school counselor, trainer, librarian, or speech- language pathologist.  Upon completion of this course proficient students will gain knowledge in the history of education in the United States, careers in education an the influence of human development on learning.   Artifacts will be created for inclusion in a portfolio, which will continue throughout the full sequence of courses.