The Associate of Science with an emphasis in Elementary and or Secondary Education curriculum at NCCC provides the first two years of general education courses for most bachelor degree programs in elementary or secondary 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. Request to be a part of our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/630020637110510/ ! Prerequisites The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the ACCUPLACER 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 for Elementary Education EDUC 104/105 Intro to Teaching/lab, PSYC 263 Developmental Psychology, EDUC 252 Children’s Literature, MATH 204 Math for Educators I, MUSI 140 Music in the Elementary Classroom. Program Core Courses For Secondary Education EDUC 104/105 Introduction to Teaching/Lab PSYC 263 Developmental Psychology Program Elective Courses for Education Elective courses should be selected from major areas of study. Program Outcomes - Evaluate the varied aspects of teaching as a profession.
- Discuss the different experiences encountered at the secondary and elementary level.
- Demonstrate an understanding of theories of human physical, cognitive and social development.
- Students will be able to utilize appropriate skills to enhance teaching and learning.
- Analyze effective classroom management and communication skills.
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The program sheet above is only for students who do NOT know where they are transferring. See the below transfer guides for students who do know.
Transfer Guides and Information
| Emporia State University |  | ESU Testing Information
CORE (passing scores of mathematics-150, reading-156, and writing-162) -- from ETS.org or Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) (scores of mathematics-55, reading-57, and writing equivalent to 162 CORE) -- from ACT.org | | ESU Articulation Agreement | | | | Fort Hays State University | | Early Childhood | | Elementary Education | | | | Kansas State University | | KSU Transfer Pathways Tool | | | | Pittsburg State University |  | PSU Testing Information:
Students must complete one of the following for entrance to the PSU Department of Teaching and Leadership:
ACT 22 or higher OR CORE: Writing 162, Reading 156, Math 150 OR C-BASE: Writing 235, Reading 235, Math 235 | | | | Wichita State Unviersity | WSU Transfer Agreement
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For More Information Please Contact:
Mindy Ayers
620.432.0314
mayers@neosho.edu |