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EDUA - Education A.A.

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CR Associate of Arts

Program Description

This program provides a foundation for study towards a four-year degree in education and is intended for preparation to teach grades 4 and above. The wide range of electives permits students to select courses that will fulfill requirements of four-year colleges. Students who transfer work towards teacher certification for employment in middle or secondary school settings.

Program Objectives

Program Objective

Describe the organization and philosophy of middle school and secondary education settings.

Identify patterns of human typical and atypical adolescent development and biological influences across the life span.

Analyze family culture, communication and different family structures and how to support collaborative relationships.

Describe how to develop teaching and learning environments which integrate technology that are responsive to the needs of middle and secondary level students.

Demonstrate professional dispositions through the construction of their credential portfolio .

Advisor Notes

Required Electives Program-specific electives a student must choose from General Education electives a student must choose from Recommended Electives Education and/or Free Electives: EDU 101, 120, 125, 202, 240, 291; SED 200, 205. However, students must take the responsibility to tailor their course selection based on their intended transfer college’s requirements. Mathematics Electives: MAT 125, 126 Social Science Electives: PSY 140, 145; SOC 150, 251; GEO 110, 115.

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED and successful completion of appropriate high school or post-secondary courses.

  • Submission of official transcripts of all previous education.

  • Acceptable scores on LCCC Placement Testing.

  • The student is responsible for submitting the required clearances including, but not limited to:

    • PA Child Abuse History Clearance

    • PA State Police Criminal Record Check

    • FBI clearance- fingerprinting

    • NSOR verification

    • Physical examination (with appropriate form completion)

    • TB screening test.

    • A “record” status or failure to meet state or facility standards will prevent the student from completion of required fieldwork experiences.

  • Special program costs include clearances, health examinations and testing, books, supplies and transportation to Teacher Education agencies.