Secondary Education, AAT

Location(s): SCC Main Campus

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General Education Requirements (40 credits)

Mathematics

Select one of the following:

MAT 156 - College Algebra-Educators 4 Credit(s)
MAT 158 - College Algebra- General Education 4 Credit(s)

Communication

English Requirement

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s)
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s)

Communications Requirement

Select one of the following:

COM 101 - Introduction to Communication 3 Credit(s)
COM 106 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s)

Social Science

*Preferred by most transfer institutions and meets state requirement.

Select one of the following:

PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s)
HIS 102 - U.S. History Since 1877 3 Credit(s) *
HIS 146 - Western Civilizations Modern European 3 Credit(s)
POL 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s) *
POL 102 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s)

Natural Science

Option 1

(Must take 2 classes and 2 corresponding labs)

BIO 105 - Essentials of Biology 3 Credit(s)
BIO 106 - Essentials of Biology Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
CHM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
CHM 103 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit(s)
PHY 111 - Introduction to Physical Science 3 Credit(s)
PHY 113 - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory 1 Credit(s)

Option 2

Secondary Science Majors only

CHM 115 - General Chemistry I 5 Credit(s)
AND
Choose one of the following courses:
PHY 111 - Introduction to Physical Science 3 Credit(s)
BIO 150 - General Biology: Cells to Organisms 5 Credit(s)

Humanities

EDU 225 - Literature for Children 3 Credit(s) (most commonly recommended)

OR choose one course:

LIT 200 - World Mythology 3 Credit(s)
LIT 201 - Mythology in Western Culture 3 Credit(s)
LIT 207 - Introduction to the Bible As Literature- The Original Testament: Genesis Through Malachi 3 Credit(s)
LIT 210 - American Literature From Beginnings -1865 3 Credit(s)
LIT 215 - Introduction to Poetry 3 Credit(s)
LIT 220 - American Literature From 1865 - Present 3 Credit(s)
LIT 222 - Native American Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 223 - African American Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 230 - Contemporary Fiction 3 Credit(s)
LIT 240 - Contemporary Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 250 - English Literature Before 1800 3 Credit(s)
LIT 252 - Introduction to Shakespeare 3 Credit(s)
LIT 260 - English Literature After 1800 3 Credit(s)
LIT 271 - Literature & Contemporary Cultures 3 Credit(s)
LIT 272 - World Literature-Ancient World Through Renaissance 3 Credit(s)
LIT 273 - World Literature - Enlightenment to Present 3 Credit(s)
LIT 275 - Holocaust Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 280 - Gender Issues in Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 205 - Introduction to Literature 3 Credit(s)
LIT 289 - Writing About Literature 3 Credit(s)

Elective

* If choosing to take economics, please first determine which economics course will transfer to your four-year school of choice.

Choose one:

GEO 100 - Principles of Geography 3 Credit(s)
ECO 100 - Survey Economics 3 Credit(s) *
ECO 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit(s) *
ECO 120 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit(s) *
EDU 247 - Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s) **

College 101 Requirement

COL 101 - College Success Seminar 1 Credit(s)

Core Course Requirements (18 credits)

All EDU courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher and cumulative GPA of 3.00

EDU 101 - Introduction to Teacher Education 1 Credit(s)
EDU 212 - Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society 3 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Technology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 240 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s)
EDU 285 - Teaching Profession With Field Experience 3 Credit(s)
EDU 286 - Teach & Learn in Schools -Practicum 4 Credit(s)
EDU 290 - Portfolio Assessment in Education 1 Credit(s) ***

Electives

*Courses are a part of the Statewide Articulation AAT Agreement

Secondary majors may take one of the courses listed in this block. It could be one of the psychology courses or one course in their content field as an EDU elective (above what is required).

Choose 2 Courses From Below

EDU 247 - Multicultural Education 3 Credit(s) *
EDU 250 - Education of Exceptional Learners 3 Credit(s) *
EDU 252 - Autism Spectrum Disorders 3 Credit(s)
EDU 242 - Art for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 246 - Music for Children 3 Credit(s)
EDU 245 - Integrating Movement and the Arts in Elementary Education 3 Credit(s)
PSY 210 - Human Growth & Development 3 Credit(s)
PSY 215 - Adolescent Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Content Course Content Area Couse (above what is already required for the AAT.

Total Required Hours: 64 credits

** Students must take HIS 102 or POL 101 to meet state requirements.

*** Required state exams must be passed for successful completion of EDU 290 . State Exam covers English, Math, Science and Social Studies - must achieve a passing score in all areas - recommend taking before completion of 30 credit hours.