College Catalog Programs of Study 2010-2011
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Teacher Education Specialization
Associate of Science Degree
AL, AN, LO, MA, WO
Purpose:This curriculum prepares students to transfer to a 4-year college or university teacher preparation program. It is specifically designed for students who plan to seek endorsement and licensure as teachers in PK-3, PK-6, middle school, or special education.
Transfer Information:Several senior institutions in Virginia helped develop this curriculum and have agreed to accept all courses required by it. Some of these universities will guarantee admission to graduates of this program who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5, earn at least a 鈥淐鈥� in all English courses, and pass the PRAXIS I exam. Students are strongly encouraged to take the PRAXIS I exam shortly after completing their English composition and math requirements. The student, working directly with an 91暗网 Teacher Education Specialization Advisor/Counselor, must complete a Transfer Letter of Agreement.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| BIO | 101 | 4 | ||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| HIS | 121 | United States History I | 3 | |||
| HLT | 10 | Concepts of Personal & Community Health | 3 | |||
| 1MTH | 151 | 3 | ||||
| SDV | 101 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 17 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| BIO | 102 | 4 | ||||
| 2ENG | 112 | 3 | ||||
| HIS | 122 | United States History II | 3 | |||
| ITE | 115 | Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts or CSC 110 Introduction to Computing | 3 | |||
| 1MTH | 152 | Math for the Liberal Arts | 3 | |||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| 4_ | General Elective | 3 | ||||
| CST | 110 | Intro to Communication | 3 | |||
| ECO | 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics or ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |||
| EDU | 200 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession | 3 | |||
| 3ENG | 200 | Level Literature Elective | 3 | |||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| 5_ | 3 | |||||
| 5_ | 3 | |||||
| GEO | 210 | People & the Land: Intro to Cultural Geography | 3 | |||
| HIS | 101 | History of Western Civilization I or HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II | 3 | |||
| PLS | 135 | 3 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| Total credits for the Teacher Education Specialization in SOCIAL SCIENCES Teacher Education Specialization=63 |
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2 ENG 125 may be substituted with the advice of a counselor or faculty advisor according to requirements of transfer institutions.
3 The English literature elective may be chosen from ENG 241, 242, 243, 244, 251, or 252.
4 The general elective should be selected based upon the requirements of the senior institution to which the student plans to transfer. Courses must be chosen from the list of approved electives under General Education Electives. Examples of courses recommended by some of the universities that helped develop this curriculum include ECO 201 or 202; foreign language, PSY 230, REL 231 or 232.
5 The humanities/fine arts elective may be chosen from ART 101, ART 102, ART 105, MUS 121 or MUS 122.