Teacher Education - Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Make a difference as an educator. If your career goal is teaching in a K-12 setting, HGTC's Teacher Education degree is a great first step. You’ll gain the tools needed to help students of all ages learn, grow, and succeed in school. After completing this A.A.S. degree, you can either start working in the education sector as a paraprofessional or pursue a bachelor’s degree.
HGTC has 2+2 transfer agreements with the following colleges:
- Coastal Carolina University: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level, Physical, Secondary, and Special Education.
- Lander University: Early Childhood Education (online)
- USC Columbia: Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle Level Education.
- USC Palmetto College: Elementary Education (online)
Students interested in transferring to a senior institution where we do not have an existing agreement, should contact their Academic Advisor for assistance in course selection. Additionally, it is crucial to contact the Admissions Office at the prospective transfer institution early to determine appropriate courses for transfer.
Admission to the Professional College of Education at senior institutions requires passing scores on the PRAXIS I; HGTC offers PRAXIS preparation opportunities (EDU 102).
Teachers are in high demand in South Carolina, and qualifying teachers can have their student loans forgiven through the South Carolina Teachers Loan Program. Teacher Education students may also qualify for the SC WINS scholarship.
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For more information, contact:
Rebecca Hubbard - (843) 349-7117
Kristen Jurga - (843) 349-5331
Program Mission, Goals & Outcomes
The mission of the HGTC Department of Teacher Education is to prepare caring, competent, and collaborative educators who are ready to teach and support learners of all backgrounds—whether entering the field or continuing toward certification.
Goals:
- Students will be able to apply content, knowledge, skills, and attitudes that reflect best practice in teacher education.
- Students will communicate effectively.
- Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Program promotes professional behaviors and life-long learning.
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SC CREATE
The HGTC/CCU partnership has been designated a SC CREATE Center. SC CREATE allows full-time employees in SC public and charter schools to receive cost-free course work to complete add-on, alternative, or initial licensure in special education and various related services personnel areas. The HGTC/CCU Center allows qualified recipients to earn their AAS in Teacher Education and their Bachelor of Arts in Special Education fully distanced and online. To apply, students can visit SC CREATE.
Required Courses and Sample Schedules
Degree Requirements: Teacher Education |
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| Component | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| GENERAL EDUCATION | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc to 1877 | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| Select one Mathematics course listed below: | ||
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| REQUIRED CORE SUBJECT AREAS | ||
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Preparation for Education Careers | 3 |
| EDU 200∇ | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 241∇ | Learners and Diversity** | 4 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| OTHER HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION | ||
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select one Natural Science course from the list below: | ||
| AST 101 | Solar System Astronomy | 4 |
| AST 102 | Stellar Astronomy | 4 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| BIO 102 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BIO 210*(PE) | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 211*(PE) | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
| PHY 201 | Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 202 | Physics II | 4 |
| Select one Humanities/Fine Arts course listed below: | ||
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 105 | Film as Art | 3 |
| ENG 201 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 202 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 205 | English Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 206 | English Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 208 | World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 209 | World Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 230 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENG 236 | African American Literature | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 102 | Western Civilization Post 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHI 201 | History of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 211 | Moral Philosophy | 3 |
| REL 103 | Comparative Religion | 3 |
| SPA 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
| THE 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Select one Social/Behavioral Science course listed below: | ||
| PSC 201 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
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| Select 15-credit hours of courses listed under the headings: Humanities/Fine Arts and/or Social/Behavioral Science courses. | ||
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| Complete 15-credit hours from the courses listed under one of the Educational Focus Areas below: | ||
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Early Childhood Education (pK-3rd) Focus Area Complete the 4 courses listed below and select one additional 3-credit course from another Education Focus Area or from the selections under Humanities/Fine Arts and/or Social/Behavioral Science courses. |
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| ECD 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECD 135 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres | 3 |
| ∇Early Childhood Education Focus Area students may substitute ECD 252: Diversity Issues in Early Care & Education (3-credits) for EDU 241. (Students planning to transfer to Lander University for Early Childhood Education, please see advisor for proper course selection.) | ||
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Elementary Education (2nd - 6th) Focus Area Complete the 4 courses listed below and select one additional 3-credit course from another Education Focus Area or from the selections under Humanities/Fine Arts and/or Social/Behavioral Science courses. |
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| ECD 135 | Health, Safety, and Nutrition | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
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Students planning to transfer to USC Palmetto College, please see your advisor for
proper course selection. |
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Middle (5th - 8th)/Secondary (9th - 12th) Level Education Focus Area |
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| EDU 242 | Adolescent Growth & Development | 3 |
| and | Choose 12-credits of courses from at least one Content Areas' courses listed below: | |
| English Content Area | ||
| ENG 155 | Communications I | 3 |
| ENG 201 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 202 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 205 | English Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 206 | English Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 208 | World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 209 | World Literature II | 3 |
| ENG 230 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| ENG 236 | African American Literature | 3 |
| Social Studies Content Area | ||
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSC 201 | American Government | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 102 | Western Civilization Post 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres | 3 |
| Mathematics Content Area | ||
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 140 | Analytical Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| Science Content Area | ||
| AST 101 | Solar System Astronomy | 4 |
| BIO 101 | Biological Science I | 4 |
| BIO 102 | Biological Science II | 4 |
| CHM 110 | College Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 111 | College Chemistry II | 4 |
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Special Education (pK-12th) Focus Area Complete the 2 courses listed below and select 9-credits of additional courses from another Education Focus Area or from the selections under Humanities/Fine Arts and/or Social/Behavioral Science courses. |
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| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
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Physical Education (pK-12th) Focus Area Complete the Biology course listed below and select 11-credits of additional courses from another Education Focus Area or from the selections under Humanities/Fine Arts and/or Social/Behavioral Science courses. |
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| *(PE): Students majoring in Physical Education, must choose BIO 210 to fulfill their Natural Science requirement. | ||
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CREDITS | 34 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 64 | |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Elementary) |
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| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc to 1877 | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 135 | Health Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 |
| Choose one Fine Art course listed | ||
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 65 | |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Early Childhood for CCU transfer)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| Choose one Science course listed below: | ||
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| AST 101 | Solar System Astronomy | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| ECD 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 |
| PSC 201 | American Government | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres | 3 |
| CREDITS | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| EDU 135 | Health Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | Choose one course from the list. Course may not have been used in another area of the degree. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| Choose one EDU course from the list below: | ||
| ECD 252 | Diversity Issues in Early Care & Education | 3 |
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 64 |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Early Childhood for Lander University Transfer)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| Choose one Science course listed below: | ||
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| AST 101 | Solar System Astronomy | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| ECD 101 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDU 131 | Language Arts | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| Choose one History course from the list below: | ||
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization to 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 102 | Western Civilization Post 1689 | 3 |
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| EDU 135 | Health Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc. to 1877 | 3 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one EDU course from the list below: | ||
| ECD 252 | Diversity Issues in Early Care & Education | 3 |
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| Choose one course from the list below: | ||
| ECD 107 | Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| Choose one Social Science course from the list below: | ||
| ANT 101 | General Anthropology | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PHI 110 | Ethics | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts elective | Choose one course from the list. Course may not have been used in another area of the degree. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 64 |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Special Education)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
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| Select one Fine Arts course from the list below: | ||
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc to 1877 | 3 |
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations in Special Education | 3 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 65 |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Middle Level)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Choose one Mathematics course from the list below: | ||
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc. to 1877 | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| EDU 242 | Adolescent Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| CREDITS | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations in Special Education | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | Choose one course from the list. Course may not have been used in another area of the degree. | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 13 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 65 |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Secondary Education)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Choose one Mathematics course from the list below: | ||
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 203 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc. to 1877 | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| CREDITS | 6 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations in Special Education | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | Choose one course from the list. Course may not have been used in another area of the degree. | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| Content Area Selection | Choose one course from your content area. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 13 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 65 |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Physical Education)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Choose one Mathematics course from the list below: | ||
| MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| BIO 210 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 13 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 201 | General Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| BIO 211 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CREDITS | 13 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| PSY 203 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Classroom Inquiry with Technology | 3 |
| Elective 1 | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 9 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations in Special Education | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | Choose one course from the list. Course may not have been used in another area of the degree. | 3 |
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc. to 1877 | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| Elective 2 | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 4 |
| Elective 3 | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 4 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 65 |
Sample Schedule: Teacher Education (Elementary for Palmetto College Transfer)
| First Semester - Fall | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 102 | Professional Prep for Ed Careers | 3 |
| CREDITS | 16 | |
| Second Semester - Spring | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 120 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Careers in Education | 3 |
| Select one History course from the list below: | ||
| HIS 201 | American History: Disc to 1877 | 3 |
| HIS 202 | American History: 1877 to Pres. | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Third Semester - Summer | ||
| Elective | Choose one class from Elective Hours not previously taken. | 3 |
| CREDITS | 3 | |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | ||
| PSC 201 | American Government | 3 |
| MAT 250 | Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| EDU 290 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ECD 131 | Language Arts | 3 |
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| Select one course listed below: | ||
| ECD 107 | Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDU 200 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | ||
| Choose one EDU course from the list below: | ||
| ECD 252 | Diversity Issues in Early Care & Education | 3 |
| EDU 241 | Learners & Diversity | 4 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 251 | Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| Choose one Fine Art course listed | ||
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation | 3 |
| MUS 105 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| CREDITS | 15 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | 64 |
- It is important to always consult with your advisor when selecting courses in the Teacher Education Associate in Applied Science degree program.
- Each class may only be applied towards one requirement of the degree.
- Students transferring into a professional program for Teacher Education must earn an overall GPA of 2.75, pass or exempt Praxis I, and be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.