An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tech and a bachelor's degree from Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ State University.
Your Path Forward
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tech associate degree Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ with bachelor's degree Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Elementary Education (Associate Degree - Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Technical Community College)
Semester 1 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
SSC 100
First Year Seminar
1
EDC 150
Issues in Elementary Education
3
ENG 101
Critical Thinking & Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Writing
3
MAT 211
Math for Teachers I
4
PSY 121
General Psychology
3
SPA 136
Spanish Communication I
4
18
Semester 2 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
ENG 102
Composition and Research
3
EDC 120
Foundations of Literacy *Required Observation: 10 hrs.
3
ECO 111
Macroeconomics
3
MAT 212
Math for Teachers II
4
13
Semester 3 (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
CIS 108
Applied Concepts in Educational Tech
3
PSY 125
Child Development
3
6
Semester 4 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
BIO 140
General Biology
4
EDC 220
Parent/Family School Interaction *Required Observation: 5 hrs.
3
MAT 213
Math for Teachers III
4
HIS ***
HIS 111 or 112 (American History Pre-Civil War or American History Post-Civil War)
3
14
Semester 5 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
ECE 233
Intro to Exceptional Learners
3
EDC 211
Classroom Management
3
ENG 124
Oral Communications
3
PHY 111
Conceptual Physics
4
HIS ***
131 or 132 (Art History I or Art History II)
3
16
Elementary Education (Bachelor's Degree - Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ State University)
Semester 6 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
ENGL 205
African-American Literature I
3
MVSC 101
Fitness and Wellness
2
PSED 207
Earth/Space Science
3
EDUC 318
Multicultural Education
3
GEOG 201
World Regional Geography
3
EDUC 325
Language and Literacy Development
3
17
Semester 7 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
EDUC 257
Motor Development/Movement Education for Young Children
3
EDUC 303
Methods of Teaching Soc. Studies
3
EDUC 423
Assessment Strategies
3
EDUC 340
Integrating Children
3
EDUC 346
Behavioral Analysis and Modification *Spring Only
3
EDUC 311
Curriculum and Instructional Methods of Teaching Children with Exceptional Needs *Spring Only
3
18
Semester 8 (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
EDUC 416
Analysis of Student Teaching
1
EDUC 324
Integrating the Diagnostic Teaching of Literacy into Classroom Instruction, K-12 *Fall only
3
EDUC 331A
Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle Level *Fall Only
3
EDUC 357
Effective Teaching Strategies Classroom Management - Taken w/ Student Teaching I
4
EDUC 306
Methods of Teaching Math Elementary/ML *Fall Only
3
EDUC 321
Diagnostic Assessment and IEP Development
3
17
Semester 9 (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
EDUC 400
Student Teaching
12
12
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Elementary Education requires a minimum of 121 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
The Bachelor of Science program in Elementary Education requires a minimum of 121 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.