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EDU.AS
Associate in Science Degree
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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:
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.
Through a variety of writing projects requiring competence in clear, correct, and effective English, students use inferential and critical skills in the process of composing documented essays. Extensive reading materials serve as structural models and as the bases for discussion and for the writing of essays involving response, analysis, and synthesis.
RDG-011 may be taken as a co-requisite if not previously completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Provides a psychological basis for the understanding of human behavior. A survey of fundamentals that are necessary for subsequent psychology courses. Topics include but are not limited to: learning, motivation, cognition, personality, abnormal behavior, development and social psychology.
Historical importance of the Puritan heritage, the American Revolution, the Constitution, Jacksonian democracy, Manifest Destiny and the Civil War to understand pre-Civil War America.
Historical importance of Reconstruction, the rise of big business, the Progressive Movement, the World Wars, the New Deal and the Cold War. Understanding American institutions and values from the Civil War to the present.
A grade of “C” or better in ENG-121
This course provides an introduction to the field of education (K-12) with a focus on elementary education. It includes a review of historical, cultural, and societal influences on education as well as current trends in the field. It also explores the role of the educator, the educational setting, and addresses general teaching approaches, educational theory, and classroom management issues. Students will be required to complete 25 observation hours in an elementary, middle, or high school setting.
Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing general education teacher certification, any grade level between preK-12th grade.
This course provides an introduction to the field of early education (Pre-K-3). It includes a review of historical, cultural, and societal influences on education as well as current trends in the field. It also explores the role of the educator, the educational setting, and addresses general teaching approaches, educational theory, and classroom management issues. Students will complete 25 observational hours in an early childhood educational setting.
Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing general education teacher certification, grades preK-3rd grade.
The course provides an introduction to the field of education (K-12) with a focus on the exceptional child. It includes a review of the landmark and current laws and policies designed to address the instructional needs of diverse learners. It also explores the roles and general approaches of special educators in various educational settings, and addresses the characteristics of students with different abilities and educational resources available in the field of special education. Additonal topics covered include current research and trends in careers, reform, and technology in the field of education. Students will be required to complete 25 observation hours in a special education setting.
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.
An in-depth exploration of the transition period from childhood to adulthood. Biological, social and psychological processes involved in this transition are examined.
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
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.
An introduction to masterpieces of world literature to 1500. A variety of cultural, intellectual, historical and literary perspectives are explored in selections by authors from Asia, Africa and Continental Europe. Students complete reading, writing and research assignments designed to develop the skills of literary interpretation and analysis.
An introduction to masterpieces of world literature from 1500. A variety of cultural, intellectual, historical and literary perspectives are explored in selections by authors from Asia, Africa, Continental Europe and Latin America. Students complete reading, writing and research assignments designed to develop the skills of literary interpretation and analysis.
Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.
Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.
An examination of educational standards, pedagogical skills, effective teacher research, assessment, reflection and various critical attributes needed to prepare students for the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) and reinforce the best practices teachers implement in classroom environments. Students apply educational theories, research, methodologies, and reflective practices to the creation of comprehensive, subject and grade-specific lesson plans, teaching demonstrations, projects, and reflective journals. Students participate in 50 hours of field experience in two preK-12 educational settings that meets the State of New Jersey's requirements for Clinical Experience I.
A focus on learning technology terminology and how to use digital tools to support meaningful learning in educational classroom setttings. Students will use relevant applications, such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Draw, along with other educational applications (i.e., Bitmoji) and HTML tools found in preK-12th grade classrooms. Emphasis is placed on using technology in a developmentally appropriate way to increase learning and student engagement, along with creating meaningful applications of technology in the field of education, such as a classroom webpage, and home-school connection tools. Students will be required to develop multi-media products that are based on best practices in educational technology pedagogy.
PSY-226
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.
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.
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