Associate in Science Degree - Elementary Education Option
Associate in Science in Elementary Education provides students with some content and pedagogy required of students in the B.S. program. This program is beneficial for those who are working as paraprofessionals in the school district and parents who may want to gain some pedagogy for working with their own children. This program transitions into the B.S. in Elementary Education.
The Associate in Science in Elementary Education includes general education courses, courses from specific disciplines, professional education courses and elective courses. A grade of "C" or better is required in all communication, science, professional education, and elective courses graded on an "A" through "F" letter basis, and a grade of "S" is required in all professional education courses graded on an "A" through "F" letter basis.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Professional Education Courses
Elective Courses
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REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements for the Associate in Science degree in Elementary Education
This degree is a transitional degree into the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. General education requirements are specific to meet the requirements of both degrees.
First Year Experience
Communication
Citizenship
Critical and Creative Thinking
Select one course from the following:
Select one course from the following:
| ENGL 220 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 240 | Masterpieces of World Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 260 | Masterpieces of American Literature | 3 |
Select four credits from the following:
Education Core:
| EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education with Field Experience | 4 |
| EDUC 280 | Education of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 300 | Teaching For Diversity with Field Experience | 3 |
| EDUC 360 | Managing the Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 405 | Educational Psychology | 2 |
| ELED 238 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ELED 281 | Reading for the Elementary Teacher | 3 |
| PSYC 250 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
Students will choose 2-3 credits from the following:
| EDUC 305 | Philosophy and Curriculum of Middle School | 2 |
| ENGL 382 | Adolescent Literature | 3 |
| MATH 277 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 67-68