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EDUCE - Education, Elementary K-6 Option, A.A.

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Program Title

Education, Elementary K-6 Option, A.A.

Program Code

EDUCE

Program Description

This option prepares students for transfer to four-year institutions to pursue an Elementary, Kindergarten- Grade 6 (K-6) teaching certification. 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 courses offered in this option need to be taken in consultation with a College counselor.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential components of teaching and learning processes in academic settings as they are articulated by current trends and practices in diverse educational settings
○ Recognize, analyze, and evaluate the roles and characteristics of the successful classroom teacher including:
● Skill in classroom management
● Cultural and global teacher competencies
● Sensitivity to diversity and special needs of students: inclusive and general education
● Use of appropriate learning strategies
● Promotion of English literacies and Mathematics Literacies across the curriculum
● Mastery of subject matter
● Knowledge of child growth and development (birth through adolescence]
● Appreciation of the importance of ongoing professional development
○ Think critically to analyze and evaluate societal, cultural, and historical influences that affect education

Elementary K- 6 A.A. Option Degree Requirements

General Education

42-45 Credits

As described in the General Education section of the catalog.

The following general education courses are required for this program:

  • Communications Credits: 9

    • course English Composition: The Writing Process Credits: 3

    • course English Composition: Writing and Research Credits: 3

    • course Public Speaking Credits: 3

  • Humanities Credits: 9

    Recommended:

    • course, course, or course World Civilizations Credits: 3

    • course American Literature I Credits: 3

    • World Literature Credits: 3

    • course Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3

    •  Any Language Course Credits: 3

  • Social Sciences Credits: 6

    • course Human Growth and Development I (licencing requirement) Credits: 3

    • Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology Credits: 3

  • Mathematics Credits: 8

    • course Statistics Credits: 4

    • MATH Credits: 4

  • Science Credits: 4

    Recommended:

    • course Life Sciences (with Lab, required for teacher licensing)

    • Chemistry (with Lab, required for teacher licensing)

    • Environmental Science (with Lab, required for teacher licensing)

  • History Credits: 3

    • course American Civilization Credits: 3

  • Technology Credits: 0-3

    Recommended:

  • Cultural and Global Awareness Credits: 3

    Recommended:

    • course Human Geography Credits: 3

Informational Literacy (IL) and Ethical Reasoning and Action (E)

(E) and (IL) goals are integrated in a limited number of General Education courses. AA and AS students must complete at least one General Education course that contains the (E)integrated goal, and at least one course that contains the (IL)integrated goal.

Career Studies

  • Career Core Studies: 12 Credits as Follows:

    • course Introduction to Education: 3 Credits

    • course Education Field Experience: 0 Credits*

    • course Mathematics Literacies and Development: 3 Credits

    • course Inclusive & Special Education: 3 Credits

    • course Language and Literacy Instruction: 3 Credits

  • Career Studies: 3- 6 Credits From Among the Following:

    • course Global Competencies in Education OR course Classroom Techniques Credits: 3

    • course Educational Psychology (license requirement) Credits: 3

12 credits designated as Career Core courses are required. 

3 to 6 credits Career Studies are required with general education credit options.

  • Option 1: 12 credits Career Core plus career 6 credits career studies requires 42 credits general education to meet the 60-credit AA degree requirement.

  • Option 2: 12 credits Career Core plus 3 credits Career Studies requires 45 credits general education to meet the 60 credits AA degree requirement.  

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60

Notes:

*EDUC199 - Students who have completed EDUC105 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 EDUC105 to a 4-year institution.

EDUC199 is required for licensing and acceptance into university Education programs. The Education Department at Brookdale highly recommends that the field experience be taken while at Brookdale for students wishing to transfer into Teacher Education programs at the university level and for Teacher licensing requirements.

Suggested Sequence

The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Foundational Studies 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 a counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.

Semester 1: Fall Term

  • course Introduction to Education: 3 Credits

  • General Education (12 credits)

Total Credits: 15

Semester 2: Spring Term

  • course - Inclusive & Special Education (Licensing requirement) Credits: 3

  • Career Course 3 credits

    • Recommended: course - Global Competency in Education Credits: 3

  • General Education (9 credits)

Total Credits: 15

Semester 3: Fall Term

  • course Education Field Experience: 0 Credits*

  • course - Math Literacy and Development (3 credits)

  • General Education (12 credits)

Total Credits: 15

Semester 4: Spring Term

  • course - Literacy Development and Instruction (3 credits)

  • Career Course 0-3 credits

    Recommended:

    • course Classroom Techniques Credits: 3

    • course Educational Psychology (license requirement) Credits: 3

  • General Education (9-12 credits)

Total Credits: 15

Sequence Notes:

(1) A minimum of 12 credits is required from the Mathematics,Science or Technological Competency knowledge areas.