Associate in Arts Degree
General Education Requirements - 32 credits
This program is designed to prepare the student to enter a baccalaureate program in
Elementary Education/Secondary Education on the junior level.
- Elementary Education Concentration
- Secondary Education Concentration
- Special Education Concentration
Required Program of Study
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU130 | Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| SPE100 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| COM151 | Fundementals of Speech | 3 | |
| PSY210 | Child Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY240 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| * A minimum of 15 ECE credits are needed if students are seeking work in child care centers licensed by the Department of Public Welfare. | |||
| ECE115* | GEO101 | POS135 | SOC225 |
| ECE120* | HIS110 | PSY208 | SOC230 |
| ECE125* | HIS115 | SOC125 | SPA101 |
| ECE140 | HIS120 | SOC130 | SPE205 |
| ECE220* | MAT155 | SOC210 | SPE210 |
| ECE222* | MAT210 | SOC220 | SPE215 |
| EDU210 | |||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 | ||
*Strongly Recommended
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Describe the multidimensional aspects of classroom teaching in public and private school systems.
- Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in education.
- Cite Pennsylvania teaching certification requirements for chosen areas of certification.
- Use Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards for beginning teachers to begin to develop a standards-based portfolio.
- Apply knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
- Evaluate the influences of cultural diversity on teachers, students, and school systems.
- Analyze the impact of a variety of learning styles for teachers, students, and school systems.
- Describe the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for teachers, students, parents, and school systems.
- Apply knowledge of child development including meeting the unique needs of students in planning for instruction.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in group and individual situations.
- Transfer to an accredited college or university in education.
Students who are planning to transfer to a dual certification in Early Childhood/Elementary Education should consult with the institution to which they will transfer.
Back to Top| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU130 | Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| SPE100 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| COM151 | Fundementals of Speech | 3 | |
| PSY212 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY240 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies.. | |||
| ANT135 | HIS115 | POS135 | SOC210 |
| ANT140 | HIS120 | PSY216 | SOC220 |
| COM151 | HIS125 | SOC125 | SOC225 |
| GEO101 | MAT155 | SOC130 | SOC230 |
| HIS110 | MAT210 | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 | ||
*Strongly Recommended
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Describe the multidimensional aspects of classroom teaching in public and private school systems.
- Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in education.
- Cite Pennsylvania teaching certification requirements for chosen areas of certification.
- Use Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASO) standards for beginning teachers to begin to develop a standards-based portfolio.
- Apply knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
- Evaluate the influences of cultural diversity on teachers, students, and school systems.
- Analyze the impact of a variety of learning styles for teachers, students, and school systems.
- Describe the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for teachers, students, parents, and school systems.
- Apply knowledge of adolescent development including meeting the unique needs of students in planning for instruction.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in group and individual situations.
- Transfer to an accredited college or university in education.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU130 | Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| PSY216 | Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 3 | |
| SPE100 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| PSY240 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| EDU220 | Multicultural Education | 3 | |
| Suggested Electives | |||
| Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies.. | |||
| ANT135 | SPA101 | HIS125 | SPY210 |
| ANT140 | SPE210 | SOC220 | SOC125 |
| COM151 | ECE220* | SPE100 | SOC130* |
| ECE115* | ECE222* | SPE215 | SOC210 |
| ECE120* | GEO101 | POS135 | SOC230 |
| ECE125* | HIS110 | PSY210 | SPE205 |
| HMS220 | HIS115 | PSY120 | SPE220 |
| HMS225 | HIS120 | ||
| Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program | 60 | ||
*Strongly Recommended
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Describe the multidimensional aspects of classroom teaching in public and private school systems.
- Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in education.
- Cite Pennsylvania teaching certification requirements for chosen areas of certification.
- Use Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards for beginning teachers to begin to develop a standards-based portfolio.
- Apply knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
- Evaluate the influences of cultural diversity on teachers, students, and school systems.
- Analyze the impact of a variety of learning styles for teachers, students, and school systems.
- Describe the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for teachers, students, parents, and school systems.
- Apply knowledge of child development including meeting the unique needs of students in planning for instruction.
- Apply knowledge of adolescent development including meeting the unique needs of students in planning for instruction.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in group and individual situations.
- Transfer to an accredited college or university in education.
Please note: These programs can be pursued on a part-time basis.
Appropriate placement test scores, or the completion of certain developmental courses, are required for all programs of study. Additional prerequisites may be necessary for some courses and can be found in the course descriptions section of the catalog.
It is recommended that students confer with their advisor when selecting electives.
