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Education

Philosophy
The Associate of Science in Education (ASE) degree will be awarded to students who successfully complete a planned program of collegiate level work that is transferable towards a baccalaureate degree in teacher education. This two-year transfer degree is designed to introduce students to the profession of teaching, to increase the number of teacher candidates, to ease transfer from two-year to four-year institutions, and to maximize the credit hours taken at the two-year institution. 

  • Elementary Education
  • Middle School Education

In making a decision to enter the teaching profession, students should seriously consider the demands that this choice entails. Among these are scholarship and intellectual curiosity; an interest in children and young people, and an understanding of their interests, problems, and development; and an interest in and understanding of the role of the school in our society. It is important to embrace the National Council for the Accreditation of the Teacher Education's philosophy that each child, regardless of gender, race, creed, family background, exceptionality, or socioeconomic status, has a right to be taught by a qualified teacher who can help each child become all he or she can be. 

Outcomes
Students completing this degree program successfully will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate the skills and abilities named in the College's philosophy of general education so that they may become lifelong learners. 
  2. Complete a core curriculum of general and specialized education. 
  3. Develop introductory skills in the science and art of teaching.
  4. Observe various instructional and other school settings through clinical field experiences in public schools in the area.
  5. Develop an awareness for the critical discussion of the challenges of the profession and relationship between school and society. 
  6. Demonstrate basic instructional technology skills. 
  7. Initiate development of a professional portfolio.
  8. Transfer to a four-year institution of education and successfully complete a baccalaureate degree in teaching at the level and area of choice.

 

All of the courses listed below

COMM1313 Communications3
EDU2003 Introduction to Education3
EDU2013 Introduction to K-12 Technology3
EDUC1001 Core Praxis/ACT Prep Class1
EDUC2033 Child Growth & Learning3
EDUC2043 The Exceptional Child in the Classroom3
ENGL1013 English Composition I3
ENGL1023 English Composition II3
HIST2023 Arkansas History3
PLSC2003 American National Government3


Requirement: 3 Credits from below

MATH1203 College Algebra3
MATH1213 Quantitative Literacy3


Requirement: 8 Credits from below

BIOL1004 General Biology and Lab4
GEOL1004 Essentials of Earth Science and Lab4
PHSC1004 Physical Science and Lab4


Requirement: 3 Credits from below

FAMU1003 Fine Arts Music3
FATH1003 Fine Arts Theater3
FAVI1003 Fine Arts Visual3


Requirement: 3 Credits from below

ENGL2213 World Literature I 3
ENGL2223 World Literature II 3
FAMU1003 Fine Arts Music3
FATH1003 Fine Arts Theater3
FAVI1003 Fine Arts Visual3


Requirement: 3 Credits from below

HIST2003 American History I3
HIST2013 American History II 3


Requirement: 3 Credits from below

HIST1003 World Civilization I 3
HIST1013 World Civilization II 3


Requirement: 9 Credits from below

CPSI1003 Introduction to Computer Applications3
ECON2323 Introduction to Macroeconomics3
EDUC2053 Math for Teachers I3
EDUC2063 Math for Teachers II3
ENGL2103 Creative Writing3
ENGL2113 Introduction to Fiction3
ENGL2213 World Literature I 3
ENGL2223 World Literature II 3
ENGL2313 American Literature I 3
ENGL2323 American Literature II 3
FAMU1003 Fine Arts Music3
FATH1003 Fine Arts Theater3
FAVI1003 Fine Arts Visual3
GEOG2013 Introduction to Geography3
HIST1003 World Civilization I 3
HIST1013 World Civilization II 3
HIST2003 American History I3
HIST2013 American History II 3
MATH1213 Quantitative Literacy3
MATH1303 Trigonometry 3
MATH2013 Survey of Calculus 3
MATH2033 Math Concepts I 3
MATH2043 Math Concepts II 3
PSYC2003 General Psychology 3


AS Education

Program Length: 24 months
Credits:


CIP Code: 131203

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