Education, A.S.

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The Associate of Science in Education addresses introductory topics related to teaching and learning and prepares students for transfer to an upper-division program leading to professional licensure or certification. Students will complete general education courses to target communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills, and to sharpen social awareness. Students will also gain foundational knowledge about the education system and teaching as a profession in preparation for admittance to a pre-licensure program. Students select from the following specializations: Social Studies (5-Adult), General Science (5-Adult), Biology (9-Adult), Mathematics (5-Adult), English (5-Adult), Elementary (K-6), Physical Education, or PreK-K.

Admission Requirements to the Associate of Science (AS) Education Program

Overall GPA of 2.5.
Be eligible to enroll in MATH 101 and ENGL 101 and be exempt or have completed ENGL 100R.
Be a degree-seeking student in the General Studies, Education concentration degree.

Graduation Requirements from the Associate of Science (AS) Education Program

Overall Cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Passing scores on the Praxis Core Exams: Reading 156, Writing 162, and Math 150.
A satisfactory portfolio.
A “C” or better in all required courses.

Curriculum for an Associate of Science in Education

Professional Education Core	9
Concentration	51-56
Total Credit Hours Required	60-65

Professional Education Core

EDUC 150 - Seminar in Education (1)
EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3)
EDUC 220 - Soci & Psyc Cond of Learning (4)
EDUC 292 - Praxis Core Prep (1)
Subtotal Credit Hours Required 9

Choose a Concentration:

Biology (9-Adult)

Elementary (K-6)

Either/or options in the Elementary (K-6) specialization represent specific requirements for corresponding four-year programs. Students MUST choose General Education courses with the approval of their advisor based on the university to which they choose to transfer.

English (5-Adult)

General Science (5-Adult)

Mathematics (5-Adult)

Physical Education (K-12)

PreK-K

Social Studies (5-Adult)

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