KC Partnering with ETBU on Bachelor of Science in Education Degree

KILGORE — Kilgore College and East Texas Baptist University are teaming up to address what’s termed a widespread shortage of teachers in East Texas. ETBU is hosting university-level courses on KC’s campus, allowing KC students to take ETBU courses leading toward a bachelor’s degree in education — early childhood through sixth grade. KC President Dr. Brenda Kays and ETBU President Dr. Blair Blackburn solidified the plan that provides ETBU an office in Kilgore for recruiting, student services, and advising for KC students and graduates. The cohort classes – which began Aug. 19 with nine students – are taught by ETBU faculty who travel to the Kilgore campus. Classes are currently held in the Watson Library but will be moved to the new Baptist Student Center on the Kilgore campus upon its completion.