Education - AA (0206)
Division: Social Sciences Division
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (45 Credits) | ||
| Written & Oral Communication (9) | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II | 3 |
| ENG 109 | Effective Speech | 3 |
| Quantitative/Scientific Knowledge, Skills & Reasoning (12) | ||
| Select either two Science courses & one MTH course or two MTH courses & one Science course: | 12 | |
| Science courses: | ||
| BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 103, BIO 104, BIO 116, BIO 121, BIO 122, BIO 211, BIO 220, BIO 237, | ||
| CHM 101, CHM 102, CHM 103, CHM 104, GEO 101, GEO 102, | ||
| PHY 101, PHY 102, PHY 103, PHY 104, PHY 105, PHY 113, PHY 114, | ||
| Math courses: MTH 101, MTH 103 | ||
| Society & Human Behavior (6) | ||
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANT 101, ANT 105, ECO 101, ECO 102, POL 104, PSY 102, SOC 101, SOC 108, SOC 219 | ||
| Humanistic Perspective (9) | ||
| Select two English Literature courses | 6 | |
| Select one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 200, CIN 101, CIN 103, DRA 100, FRN 101, FRN 102, MUS 100, MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 117, PHI 101, REL 105, SPN 101, SPN 102 | ||
| Historical Perspective (6) | ||
| Select any two History (HST) courses | 6 | |
| Global and Cultural Awareness of Diversity (3) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| ANT 101, ANT 105, ART 101, ART 102, ART 200, CIN 103, | ||
| ENG 205, ENG 215, ENG 232, ENG 237, ENG 238, ENG 242, ENG 263, ENG 264, ENG 270, | ||
| HST 101, HST 102, HST 121, HST 122, HST 131, HST 132, HST 134, HST 135, HST 136, HST 137, HST 204, HST 205, HST 206, HST 208, | ||
| MUS 109, MUS 110, MUS 117, PSY 232, REL 105, SOC 108, SOC 205, SOC 207 | ||
| Major Requirements (15 Credits) | ||
| EDU 101 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| PSY 219 | Child Psychology and Develop. | 3 |
| Select any three Education (EDU) courses | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Notes:
- For an explanation of why General Education courses are included in this Program, please refer to the Section on General Education for an explanation of its Purpose and Requirements.
- This plan assumes the student is eligible to enroll in College Level Courses (designated as 100 +, e.g., ENG 101 College Composition I, HST 101 World Civilization I, MTH 100 Intro. to College Mathematics). Placement results will determine College Level Readiness in English and Mathematics.
Education
Curriculum Code: 0206
Will Earn Upon Program Completion: Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
Why major in Education?
Program is for students interested in teaching careers in public, private, parochial, or charter schools. It provides tools and information to become professional teachers; and, is designed to meet challenges of teaching in today’s society.
If I major in Education, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university?
Transfer/articulation agreements with allow students to transfer to appropriate baccalaureate programs.
Are there any requirements I must satisfy before I start taking courses in my major?
Based upon your placement, you may have to enroll in developmental courses in Mathematics and/or English before taking courses in your major.
How long will it take me to complete the A.A. degree.
If you do not need developmental courses and you register for an average of 15 credits per semester, you can complete the degree in two years or less.
After completing this A.A. degree program at E.C.C., how do I secure teacher certification?
Earn baccalaureate degree from regionally accredited college or university with grade point average of at least 3.0, and pass PRAXIS Examination; and
Complete student teaching in public-school setting through accredited four-year college/university.
Where should I direct specific questions about this program?
Call the Division at (973) 877-3250 or (973) 877-1897
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of educational theory and practice;
- Exhibit broad-based knowledge necessary to prepare for teacher education programs;
- Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of basic principles of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, and Mathematics;
- Demonstrate knowledge of and appreciation of various learning styles within diverse environments; and
- Express themselves in appropriate written and oral forms.