Program: EDU.AS - Associate in Science Degree
The Education Transfer Program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a teacher preparation program at a four-year institute. Students can also enter the educational field as either a certified substitute teacher and/or as a certified paraprofessional after completion of this degree. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college education program must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have passed the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators. This program includes coursework which will fulfill general education requirements towards transfer. In addition, education coursework will introduce students to the field of education and will fulfill Clinical Experience I, a NJ state requirement for teacher certification. Education coursework will also include two observational field experiences in an educational setting.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Recommended Course Sequence
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Take MAT-113 or higher.
Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing general education teacher certification, any grade level between preK-12th grade.
OR
Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing general education teacher certification, grades preK-3rd grade.
OR
Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing special education teacher certification, any grade level between preK-12th grade.
Suggested for students pursuing early childhood, elementary or middle school teacher certification.
OR
Suggested for students pursuing middle or secondary education teacher certification.
Select BIO-135 OR BIO-123 OR BIO-117 (See Recommended Courses Below).
It is strongly encouraged that students meet with an academic advisor to discuss the appropriate Biology course options.
Recommended Biology Courses:
Non-Stem Content Specialty - BIO-135
STEM Content Specialty - BIO-123
Physical Education Majors - BIO-117
Take MAT-113 or higher.
Select one course from HIS-221 or HIS-222 or HIS-131 or HIS-132. The following are not recommended, but meet requirements for one additional History courses - HIS-121 or HIS-122.
Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.
Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.
It is strongly encouraged that students meet with an academic advisor to discuss the appropriate General Education (GE) Science course options.
Suggested General Education Science Elective Courses:
Non-Stem Content Speciality - SCI-155
Biology Content Speciality - CHM-121 and CHM-125 OR PHY-123 and PHY-125
Chemistry Content Speciality - CHM-121 and CHM-125
Earth Science Content Speciality - SCI-155
Math Content Speciality - PHY-123 and PHY-125
Physical Education - BIO-131
Physics Content Speciality - PHY-123 and PHY-125
Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.
Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.
Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/
Students are eligible for a substitute-teaching license after completion of their 60th credit. Many graduates have become certified as a substitute teacher and have gained valuable experience before finishing their degree in education. Students can also work as paraprofessionals in a wide variety of educational settings (both public and private) as they continue their education at a four-year institution.
Students will develop strong communication and critical thinking skills through a strong core of general education courses. They will gain a strong foundation in the field of education through courses and practical experiences in teaching/learning field settings. Supervision is conducted by cooperating school personnel as well as by the college supervisor. Students may elect to observe in early childhood, special education, elementary education or high school level field placements.
The student’s performance on the College’s placement test determines placement in developmental courses. Depending on the student’s desired future second major (content specialty) at the transfer institution, additional pre-requisites may be required. Consultation with the education coordinator or an academic advisor about core and elective choices is strongly recommended. Focusing on starting the second major/content specialty at Middlesex County College is strongly recommended.
Once students complete developmental coursework (if needed), the degree can be completed in two years of full-time study. The amount of time may be shortened by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Almost all classes are offered at least one time each year during the evening sessions. Some courses are offered in one semester but not in the following semester. Students studying on a part-time basis should contact the department chairperson or an advisor to plan when they should take their courses.