ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHER
PREPARATION
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon
successful completion of the education associate program, student will be able
to:
1. Demonstrate
basic knowledge of the foundations and concepts related to elementary
education.
2. Demonstrate
familiarity with a variety of instructional strategies for elementary school
students.
3. Demonstrate
basic knowledge in the following areas: art, language, literature, science,
math and social science.
Program Requirements
Preparatory Courses (by placement)
General Education Core Requirements
.........................................................29 credits
English (9 credits)
EN 110
Advanced Reading (3)
EN
120a Expository Writing I (3)
EN
120b Expository Writing II (3)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Any
100 level or above mathematics course (3)
Natural Sciences (7 credits)
A
science course with Laboratory or AG 110 or AG 140
(4)
A
non-lab science or AG 101 (3)
Social Sciences (3 credits)
SS 150
History of
Computer Applications (3 credits)
CA 100
Computer Literacy (3)
Exercise Sports Science (1 credit)
Exercise
Sports Science course (1)
Humanities (3 credits)
Any
course in art, music, history, literature, philosophy, or language (3)
Major Requirements
.........................................................41 credits
AR 101 Introduction to Art (3)
Introduces the basic techniques, terminology and concept of
drawing. Designed to develop drawing skills and knowledge to practice and
critique their drawings.
ED 210 Introduction to Professional Teaching (4)
Prerequisites: EN 110 and EN 120a
This is the introductory course for those planning to enter the
teaching profession. The course introduces the basic education terminology,
basic teaching methods, basic principles of assessment, introduction to
classroom management, and lesson planning using student learning outcomes. A
brief lesson is prepared and taught by students in the final stages.
ED 215 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
Prerequisite: EN 110, EN 120a
Familiarizes students with categories of handicapping conditions
and causes, characteristics of various handicapping conditions, and issues
relating to special education.
ED/PY 201 Human Growth And Development (3)
Prerequisite: SS/PY 101
Introduces human growth and development with special emphasis on
the physical, cognitive, emotional and moral issues related to the practical
period through elementary school years. Covers the entire human life cycle from
the prenatal period through old age and death.
EN 201 Introduction to Literature (3)
Prerequisites: EN 110, EN 120a
This course introduces students to various types of literature,
including fiction, drama, and
poetry. Its purpose is to familiarize students with basic literary
terminology and critical theories.
EN 208 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
Prerequisite: EN 110
This course introduces students to the nature of philosophy and
philosophical thinking. Major areas of philosophical inquiry developed in the
Western tradition are considered.
EN/CO 205 Speech Communication (3)
A course designed to increase awareness of the role and contribution
of communication to human interaction while transmitting practical speaking
skills. Specific attention is given to models of human communication and their
effects and to an increasing message awareness. Public speaking skills within
this theoretical framework will be provided.
ED 292 Practicum and Seminar (3) (State Campuses Only)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Provides experience in teaching remedial math, reading and
behavior management.
MS/ED 210a Math for Teachers (3)
The course is a first semester course designed to provide the
students with a broad
understanding of basic mathematic concepts. The topics include:
problem solving strategies, the numeration system and its operations, number
theory, integers, fractions, decimals, exponents, and real numbers. This course
places emphasizes on the use of models, diagrams, manipulative, applications,
problem solving and reasoning. Through the use of the hands-on activities in
this course, students will gain and enhance their conceptual knowledge of
arithmetic from counting to algebra. These are especially geared to provide
ideas, models, knowledge, and standards that are necessary for successful
teaching of mathematics to elementary and middle school children.
Science w/lab (4)
SS 120 Introduction to Geography (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
An introduction to physical and regional geography.
SS 125 Geography of the Pacific (3)
Prerequisite: ESL 089
A study of the physical, social and cultural geography of
SS/PY 101 General Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: ESL 089
A survey of the concepts, theories and research behind the study
of human thought, emotion and
behavior.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS................................................................70 credits