Education Transfer

Catalog 2023-2024

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.

 

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate a strong foundational knowledge in educational theory and practice as evidenced by discussing the key educational models, classic research studies, and recent trends in education.
  • Apply foundational knowledge of education to teaching and learning activities and classroom dynamics and recognize educational concepts and theories as they emerge in classroom settings.
  • Recognize ethical issues pertinent to the field of education, including those arising in research, design of learning activities, and in classroom situations.
  • Locate empirical research studies and to develop a review of the educational literature for a given topic.
  • Create written documents such as lesson plans and individual student summaries that are clear, well-organized, and grammatically accurate.
  • Discuss the formulation of educational policies and the consequences of different policy options.

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.

Semester I

ENG-121

English Composition I
3

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Mathematics Elective
4

Take MAT-113 or higher.

PSY-123

Introduction to Psychology
3

HIS-221

United States History I
3

OR

HIS-222

United States History II
3

SPE-121

Fundamentals of Public Speaking
3

Semester 2

ENG-122

English Composition II
3

EDU-121

Introduction to Education
3

Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing general education teacher certification, any grade level between preK-12th grade.

OR

EDU-122

Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3

Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing general education teacher certification, grades preK-3rd grade.

OR

EDU-123

Introduction to Special Education and Exceptional Youth
3

Requires 25 field observation hours and is suggested for students pursuing special education teacher certification, any grade level between preK-12th grade.

PSY-223

Child Psychology: Infancy through Adolescence
3

Suggested for students pursuing early childhood, elementary or middle school teacher certification.

OR

PSY-255

Adolescent Psychology
3

Suggested for students pursuing middle or secondary education teacher certification.

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GE Biology Elective
3 - 4

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

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Mathematics Elective
4

Take MAT-113 or higher.

 

Semester 3

PSY-226

Educational Psychology
3

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History Elective
3

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.

ENG-225

World Literature: Ancient to 1500
3

OR

ENG-226

World Literature: 1500 to Contemporary
3

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Elective
3

Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.

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Elective
3

Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.

Semester 4

EDU-280

Foundations of Teaching and Reflection
3

IDC-103

Teaching with Technology in the Classroom
3

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GE Science Elective
3

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

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Elective
3

Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.

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Elective
3

Certification/Content Specialization Elective to be taken in consultation with an Advisor.

Total Credits 60

Contact Information
History and Social Sciences

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/


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