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

AA Degree

Brookdale, The County College of Monmouth