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Program Information
The Education: Elementary program of study is designed for students who wish to become elementary teachers. The curriculum is structured so that students have the opportunity to explore the field of teaching. It is designed for transfer to institutions that offer teaching certificates. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion or work as a paraeducator in a pre-k-12 setting.
What will you do
Career opportunities for certified teachers include teaching in an elementary setting in early childhood through intermediate grades.
Wages
Beginning salary range for certified teachers is $30,00-$42,000.
Paraeducator average starting salary $16 per hour.
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105听-听Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112听-听Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111听-听Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 210听-听Foundations of Education 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 160听-听Human Growth and Development 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106听-听Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HIS 152听-听U.S. History Since 1877 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 235听-听Children鈥檚 Literature 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 245听-听Exceptional Learner 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157听-听Statistics | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| BIO 105听-听Introductory Biology | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 117听-听Math for Elementary Teachers 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 240听-听Educational Psychology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 101听-听Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| LIT 101听-听Introduction to Literature | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| POL 111听-听American National Government | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 255听-听Technology in the Classroom 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ART 101听-听Art Appreciation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| GEO 121听-听World Regional Geography | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 219听-听Field Experience and Seminar 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHS 187听-听Introduction to Earth Science | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 64.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the field of education.
- Identify developmental characteristics of children.
- Demonstrate positive and productive relationships with colleagues and students.
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues of diversity in education.