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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), or Elementary (K-6).

Students wishing to pursue the Education Program must enter Blue Ridge CTC as a General Studies student with a concentration in Education. Upon meeting the requirements, listed below, students may complete the application to be accepted into the Education Program. Application deadlines are as follows:

- October 1st for entrance starting the Spring semester

- March 11st for entrance starting the Fall semester

Education Program Entrance Requirements:

- Eligible to enroll in Math 101 AND English 101 AND be exempt or have completed English 100R.

- Hold a cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Education Program Application

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

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)

Social Studies (5-Adult)

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