College Catalog Programs of Study 2018-2019
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Teacher Education Specialization
Associate of Science Degree
Offered through AL, AN, ELI, LO, MA, WO
CIP Code: 45.0101
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 Core exam. Students are strongly encouraged to take the PRAXIS Core exam shortly after completing their English composition and math requirements. The student, working directly with a 91暗网 Teacher Education Specialization Advisor/Counselor, must complete a transfer letter of agreement.
| Two Years |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| ENG | 111 | 3 | ||||
| HIS 122 United States History II | ||||||
| 1MTH | 154 | 4 | ||||
| PSY | 230 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 17 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| 3ENG | 112 | 3 | ||||
| 4PLS Elective | ||||||
| 1MTH | 245 | 4 | ||||
| ITE | 115 | |||||
| Total | 16 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| 5CST | 110 | 3 | ||||
| ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics | ||||||
| EDU | 200 | 3 | ||||
| 7___ | General Elective | 3 | ||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
| 4th Semester | ||||||
| GEO | 210 | 3 | ||||
| HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II | ||||||
| 8___ | 3 | |||||
| 8___ | 3 | |||||
| PLS | 135 | |||||
| PLS 211 U.S. Government I | ||||||
| Total | 15 | |||||
Total credits for the Teacher Education Specialization =63 |
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1 Students should make choices after consulting with the Teacher Education Specialization Academic Advisor/Counselor on the specific requirements at the four-year Virginia institution to which they plan to transfer.
2 Choose from BIO 101, BIO 102, GOL 105, GOL 106, CHM101, CHM 102, PHY 101, PHY 102 or PHY 150.
3ENG 125 is a preferred course if transferring to George Mason University. Students considering transfer should consult an academic advisor to select the appropriate course.
4 Select from PLS 135, PLS 140, PLS 211, or PLS 241.
5 Select from the following: CST 100, CST 126, or CST 229.
6 The English literature elective may be chosen from ENG 241, ENG 242, ENG 243, ENG 244, ENG 250, ENG 251, or ENG 252.
7 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.
8 The humanities/fine arts elective may be chosen from ART 101, ART 102, ART 105, MUS 121, MUS 122, REL 230, REL 231, REL 232, PHI 101, PHI 102, SPA 201, SPA 202, FRE 201, or FRE 202.