Education, A.A. - Course Requirements
Requirements
- Total Credits: 63
Course ID | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Blueprint 1 - HFE 100 | Prepare | 1 |
Blueprint 2 - HFE 200 | Persist | 1 |
Blueprint 3 - HFE 300 | Pursue | 1 |
Tier 1 - Writing | Tier 1 Writing course | 3 |
Tier 1 - Speech | Tier 1 Speech course (Public Speaking) | 3 |
Tier 1 - Philosophy | Tier 1 Philosophy course | 3 |
Tier 1 - Religion | Tier 1 Religion course | 3 |
Tier 1- Lab Science | Tier 1 Lab Science course | 3 |
Tier 2 - PDE Math #1* | Tier 2 Math course | 3 |
Tier 2 - PDE Literature* | Tier 2 Literature course | 3 |
Tier 2 - PDE Education* | ECE 115 - Foundations of Education | 3 |
Tier 2 - Any Tier 2 course | Tier 2 course | 3 |
Tier 2- Any Tier 2 course | Tier 2 course | 3 |
Tier 3- Any Tier 3 course | Tier 3 course | 3 |
Tier 3 - Any Tier 3 course | Tier 3 course | 3 |
Tier 3 - Any Tier 3 course | Tier 3 course | 3 |
Total General Education Core credits | 42 | |
Major Core Requirements - Each course includes required PDE Competencies | ||
PDE Math #2* | MATH 110 - Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
(see Tier 2 - Education above) | ECE 115 - Foundations of Education | — |
Education course | ECE 201 - Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
Education course | ECE 202 - Child Development and Learning | 3 |
Education course | ECE 203 - Early Language and Literacy | 3 |
Education course | ECE 205 - Theory and Practice in Ed Psych | 3 |
Education course | ECE 206 - Engaging Learners through the Arts | 3 |
Education course | ESP 203 - Foundations in Incl. Ed. for All Learners | 3 |
Total Major Core credits | 21 | |
* These are the recommended Tier 2 courses for the AA program as they meet requirements for PDE as well as for our Core.
Specializations
Students can use their T2 and T3 General Education courses toward a choice of four specializations. The specializations are designed for students who wish to develop a greater depth of knowledge in a particular area that will aid them in the development of their careers as educators. Specializations by themselves do not qualify students for additional state-awarded certifications or endorsements. However, they are recorded on the students’ transcripts, and the courses may be applied to future certifications or endorsements.
All students will be required to take the courses on the program/credit breakdown detailed above. Each specialization will not require any additional credits. To earn a specialization students will select at least two of the following courses for their Tier 2 requirements and at least two of the following courses for their Tier 3 requirements.
Suggested Areas of Specialization* | General Education - Tier 2 Electives | General Education - Tier 3 Electives |
Leadership | ECON-203 Economics Theory-Micro | Special Topics (TBD): |
Urban Education | SOCO-101 Intro Sociology | Special Topics (TBD): |
Social-Emotional Behavioral Wellness (SEBW) | PSYC-110 Intro to Psychology | Special Topics (TBD): |
Infant/Toddler | PSYC-110 Intro to Psychology | Special Topics (TBD): |