Education

Associate of Science
The Associate of Science with an emphasis in Elementary Education curriculum at NCCC provides the first two years of general education courses for most bachelor degree programs in elementary education. Students entering a teacher education program at a four‐year institution should have a 2.75 GPA in a minimum of 50 college credit hours. The student must apply for admittance to most teacher education programs after completing the first two years of college.

Prerequisites
The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the COMPASS assessment test, ACT or SAT scores, or by taking the recommended/required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.

General Education (GE) Courses
In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include English composition, speech, wellness, science, art and humanities, mathematics, computer systems, and social and behavioral science.

Program Core Courses
PHYS 171/172 Physical Science/lab
EDUC 104/105 Intro to Teaching/lab
PSYC 263 Developmental Psychology
DUC 252 Children’s Literature.
 
Program Elective Courses
MATH 143 Elementary Statistics
MATH 122 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 150 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
PSYC 219 Child Development,
ECON 200 Microeconomics
ECON 201 Macroeconomics
COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication
MUSI 140 Music in the Elementary Classroom
ALHE 140 Community CPR
and an additional U.S. History course are some of the electives for this program. Elective
courses can also be selected from areas of concentration.
 
Program Outcomes
1. Students will be able to evaluate teaching as a profession
and as a realistic goal for future employment.
2. Students will demonstrate a foundation of general
knowledge required in the elementary classrooms.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of
instructional methods to enhance diverse student learning.
4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of theories of
human physical, cognitive, and social development.
5. Students will be able to utilize appropriate technology to
enhance teaching and learning.
6. Students will demonstrate an ability to utilize effective
communication techniques.
 
Course Sequence
The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full‐time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.
 
Recommended Sequence of Courses

For more information contact:
Program advisors
Tosca Harris, 620‐431‐2820, ext. 225
tharris@neosho.edu
David Smith, 620‐431‐2820, ext. 515
dsmith@neosho.edu