AA Degree

Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education Option
 
This option prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue Elementary, Middle School or Secondary Education teaching certifications. In addition, many courses prove relevant to the needs of parents and professionals from other fields. Students in this option take courses in education theory and practice and field observations coupled with the general studies required for successful transfer. Students are introduced to: foundations of education, organization and structure of schools systems, teaching the exceptional child, inclusion education, literacies: emergent and content areas, effective teaching techniques, and technology integration in teaching and learning. Students explore professional opportunities in business and industry. The coursesoffered in this option need to be taken in consultation with a College counselor.

 

REQUIREMENTS

General Education - 45 credits
The following general education courses, while not required, are recommended for students choosing this program.
 
Code                       Course                                                                    Credits
ENGL 122            English Composition:Writing and Research                           3
Humanities           Any Language course                                                         3-6
MATH                  Both a Math and Lab Science course are recommended        3-6
 
Career Studies – 3 credits as follows:
EDUC 105             Introduction to Education                                                     3
*EDUC 199            Field Experience                                                                 0
 
Career Studies – 3 credits from among the following:
EDUC 216            Classroom Techniques                                                        3
EDUC 217            Introduction to the Exceptional Child                                     3
EDUC 225            Literacy Development and Instruction                                    3
 
Career Studies – 6 credits from among the following:
HGEO 105            Human Geography                                                              3
PHIL                     Philosophy Course                                                              3
PSYC 218            Educational Psychology                                                       3
SOCI 105             Intercultural Communication: The Person and the Process       3  
Electives                                                                                                        3
*EDUC 199 - Students who have completed EDUC 105
Introduction to Education, with a grade of B or better
are required to complete 60 hours of observation in an
approved academic setting to ensure transferability of
EDUC 105 to a 4-year institution.
 
Education Program A.A. Degree Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education Option
Suggested Sequence – For students matriculated before July 1, 2007
The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years.
This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Basic Skills requirements and prerequisites
and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on
transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See your counselor for other
options and to monitor your progress.
 
Course Code     Credits                                      Course Code           Credits  
          SEMESTER 1                                                  SEMESTER 2
EDUC 105              3                                         EDUC 199                     0
ENGL 121              3                                         Career Studies               3
PSYC 105              3                                         ENGL 122                     3
Humanities             3                                         PSYC 206                     3
General Education  3                                         Humanities                    3
                             15                                        Science                        3-4
                                                                                                         15-16 
         SEMESTER 3                                                  SEMESTER 4
Career Studies          3                                     General Education            9
COMP 129               3                                      Elective                           3
SPCH 115                3                                      Career Studies                 3
Mathematic              3-4                                                                          15
General Education    3 
                           15-16
Total Credits for Degree 60-62
 

 
 
 

Brookdale, The County College of Monmouth

765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738-1543
An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution