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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), or Elementary (K-6).

Curriculum for an Associate of Science in Education

Professional Education Core	12
Concentration	48-50
Total Credit Hours Required	60-62

The following are required to graduate from the program:

A minimum overall GPA of 2.75
A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 101, ENGL 102, COMM 202, all Education Core Courses, and specialization courses for students in the secondary specializations
A passing score on all sections of the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

Professional Education Core

EDUC 150 - Seminar in Education (1)
EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education (3)
EDUC 220 - Soci & Psyc Cond of Learning (4)
EDUC 260 - Survey of Exceptional Child (3)
EDUC 292 - Education Capstone (1)
Subtotal Credit Hours Required 12

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.