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Program Information
The Education: Secondary program of study is designed for students who wish to become secondary 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 middle or high school settings.
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) | |||
| MAT 157听-听Statistics | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 245听-听Exceptional Learner 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHS 187听-听Introduction to Earth Science | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| BIO 105听-听Introductory Biology | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 240听-听Educational Psychology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 101听-听Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| GEO 121听-听World Regional Geography | 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) | |||
| PSY 224听-听Adolescent Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ART 101听-听Art Appreciation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 255听-听Technology in the Classroom 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 219听-听Field Experience and Seminar 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 13.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 61.0 | ||||
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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.