Liberal Arts - Education—Secondary Pathway
Associate in Arts
Checklist
- Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
- Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.
Degree Plan
General Education
Written Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Arts & Humanities
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. | 6 | |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| United States to 1877 | ||
| United States Since 1877 | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 161 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Child and Adolescent Psychology | ||
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Minority Relations | ||
| Cultural Diversity | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Math, Science, & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 111 & 111L | Concepts of Biology and Concepts of Biology Lab | 4 |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics | ||
| Math in Society | ||
| Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met). | 2 | |
| Introduction to Computers (Recommended) | ||
| Principles of Information Security (Recommended) | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 36 | |
Enrichment
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| Enrichment Course Matrix | 2 | |
Diversity
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| General Education & Diversity Matrix | 3 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Electives
Transfer Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed. | ||
| EDUC 201 | Ethical Foundations of Teaching | 2 |
| EDUC 205 | Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 206 | Diverse Learners Experience | 2 |
| EDUC 210 | Educational Technology | 2 |
| EDUC 215 | Assisting Reading & Language Arts Instruction | 2 |
| EDUC 220 | Assisting Math Instruction | 1 |
| EDUC 225 | Assisting Academic Instruction Experience | 2 |
| EDUC 250 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 298 | Pre-Professional Experience | 1 |
| EDUC 300 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 301 | Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 302 | Teaching Practicum I | 2 |
| EDUC 310 | Educational Assessment | 2 |
| EDUC 313 | Collaborative Relationships | 3 |
| EDUC 315 | Foundations Capstone Experience | 3 |