Education - Associate in Education
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communication | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | 3 | |
or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Choose one class based on your major: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Secondary Education Majors) 1 | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Elementary Math II (Elementary Education Majors) 1 | 3 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences | 11 | |
Area III: Laboratory Sciences | ||
Choose two from two different areas for 8 credits (Must inlcude lab): | ||
| Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
| The Planets Lecture & Laboratory | 4 | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution and Principles of Biology: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution Laboratory | 4 | |
| Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology and Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) | 4 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Environmental Science I | 4 | |
| Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Survey of Physics with Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I | 3 | |
Area IV: Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
Choose one from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | |
| Introduction to Political Science | 3 | |
| American National Government | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| United States History I | 3 | |
| United States History II | 3 | |
| World History I | 3 | |
| World History II | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| Music Appreciation: Western Music | 3 | |
| Introduction to Theatre | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Professional Education Courses 2 | ||
| Choose one additional Mathematics class based on your major | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Elementary Education Majors) | 3 | |
| Survey of Mathematics (Secondary Education Majors) | 3 | |
| CEPY 2110 | Learning in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| BLED 1110 | Introduction n Bilingual Education/ESL | 3 |
| BLED 2110 | Bilingual Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 2710 | Pre-Teacher Preparation (Pre-Teacher Preparation I) | 3 |
| EDUC 2710 | Pre-Teacher Preparation (Pre-Teacher Preparation II) | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 3 | 6-7 | |
| One elective must be from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Information Systems | 3 | |
| Program Management | 3 | |
| Effective Program Development for Diverse Learners and their Families | 3 | |
| Spanish I 4 | 4 | |
| Spanish IV | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Note: MATH 2134G Fundamentals of Elementary Math II & MATH 1220G College Algebra or MATH 1220G College Algebra& MATH 1130G Survey of Mathematics must be completed together.
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Cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a “C” or better required in these courses. CEPY, EDLT, & EDUC courses taken more than 7 years prior to graduation must be repeated.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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SPAN 1110 Spanish I is recommended as an elective.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| CEPY 1120G | Human Growth and Behavior | 3 |
| BLED 1110 | Introduction n Bilingual Education/ESL | 3 |
| Choose one class based on your major: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Secondary Education Majors) | ||
| Fundamentals of Elementary Math II (Elementary Education Majors) | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Choose one additional Mathematics class based on your major: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Elementary Education Majors) | ||
| Survey of Mathematics (Secondary Education Majors) | ||
| BLED 2110 | Bilingual Methods | 3 |
| Two Area III: Laboratory Science Courses 2 | 8 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CEPY 2110 | Learning in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 2710 | Pre-Teacher Preparation (Pre-Teacher Preparation I) | 3 |
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Elective Course 3 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities Course 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G | Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| EDLT 2110 | Integrating Technology with Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 2710 | Pre-Teacher Preparation (Pre-Teacher Preparation II) | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 5 | 3 | |
| Elective Course | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Information Systems | ||
| Program Management | ||
| Effective Program Development for Diverse Learners and their Families | ||
| Spanish I | ||
| Spanish IV | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
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Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences Courses:
- ANTH 1140G Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
- GEOG 1120G World Regional Geography
- GEOG 1130G Human Geography
- POLS 1120G American National Government
- POLS 1110G Introduction to Political Science
- PSYC 1110G Introduction to Psychology
- SOCI 1110G Introduction to Sociology
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Area III: Laboratory Science Courses:
- ASTR 1115G Introduction to Astronomy Lecture & Laboratory
- ASTR 1120G The Planets Lecture & Laboratory
- BIOL 1120G Human Biology/BIOL 1120L Human Biology Laboratory
- CHEM 1120G Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors)
- CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors
- ENVS 1110G Environmental Science I
- GEOL 1110G Physical Geology
- Approved GEOL course
- PHYS 1115G Survey of Physics with Lab
- PHYS 1230G Algebra-Based Physics I/PHYS 1230L Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Area V: Humanities Courses:
- HIST 1130G World History I
- HIST 1140G World History II
- HIST 1110G United States History I
- HIST 1120G United States History II
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Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Courses:
- ARTH 1115G Orientation in Art
- MUSC 1130G Music Appreciation: Western Music
- THEA 1110G Introduction to Theatre