Robin Seddon, Program Chair
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The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program has been specifically designed for
students who are majoring in elementary education (grades 1-6). The curriculum has
been designed to provide the elementary education major a seamless, which is without
loss of credit, transition to a Maryland four-year education program. The curriculum
has been based on a coordination of Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation
(CAEP) standards, cooperation with faculty from Maryland four-year institutions and
modeling of the Maryland Higher Education Commission approved Associate of Arts curriculum
from other Maryland two-year colleges. Students transferring to four-year colleges
or universities outside Maryland should work closely with their academic advisor to
assess if the AAT Program or the Elementary Education Transfer Program better fulfills
their needs. Education majors please note: most or substantially all four- year receiving
institutions require that education majors receive a grade of "C" or better in all
education classes that are to be considered for transfer of college credits. Due to
the nature and extent of the specific requirements for teacher certification at all
four-year institutions, it is essential that every elementary education major work
in close cooperation with the academic advisor to plan the most appropriate and accurate
program.
Successful completion of this program qualifies the student to apply for an Associate
of Arts in Teaching.
Program Exit Requirements:
- Successful presentation of a portfolio that meets standards.
- Passing score/scores on the Praxis I/CORE Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) as established by the State of Maryland.
- A minimum GPA of 2.75.
Please note that students who are majoring in education need to complete the fingerprint and criminal background clearance process to be eligible to participate in field experiences and/or course assignments in the local public school systems.
Required Education Courses
| EDUC-100 | Career Analysis in Education |
| EDUC-190 | Preparation for the Pre-Professional Sequence |
| EDUC-191 | Education Assistantship |
| EDUC-195 | Introduction to Emergent Literacy Skills |
| EDUC-201 |
Foundations of Education, Philosophy, and Practice |
| EDUC-204 |
Psychology of Learning and Teaching (Psychology 204) |
| EDUC-216 | Mathematics for Teacher Education I (Mathematics 216) |
| EDUC-217 | Mathematics for Teacher Education II (Mathematics 217) |
| EDUC-295 | Processes and Acquisition of Reading |
| EDUC-296 | Special and Multicultural Education |
Required General Courses
| ART-110 | Visual Imagery |
| BIO-131 or Biological Laboratory Science Elective |
Inquiries Into Biology or Biological Laboratory Science Elective |
| ENG-101 | English Composition I |
| ENG-103 | Introduction to Literature |
| GEOG-102 | Cultural Geography |
| HIST-105 | Contemporary World History |
| MATH-102 or MATH-109 |
College Algebra or Probability and Statistics |
| MUS-252 | Music and Creative Interaction for the Elementary Teacher |
| PHED-154 | Integrated Health and Physical Education |
| PHYS-130 or non-Biological Laboratory Science Elective |
Inquiries in Physical Science I or non-Biological Laboratory Science Elective |
| PHYS-132 |
Inquiries in Physical Science II |
| PSYC-207 | Child Psychology |
| SPCH-101 |
Speech Communication |
TEACHING
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING (AAT)
PREPARATION FOR TRANSFER
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Education 100 (Career Analysis in Education) | 1 |
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Geography 102 (Cultural Geography) | 3 |
| Mathematics 102 or 109 (College Algebra or Probability and Statistics) | 3 |
| Physical Education 154 (Integrated Health and Physical Education) | 3 |
| Physics 130 (Inquiries in Physical Science I) or non-Biology Laboratory Science |
4 |
| Total: | 17 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Education 190 (Preparation for the Pre-Professional Sequence) or Elective 1 | 1 |
| Education 195 (Introduction to Emergent Literacy Skills) | 2 |
| Education 201 (Foundations of Education, Philosophy, and Practice) | 3 |
| Education 217 (Mathematics for Teacher Education II) | 3 |
| English 103 (Introduction to Literature) | 3 |
| Physics 132 (Inquiries in Physical Science II) | 4 |
| Total: | 16 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Art 110 (Visual Imagery) | 3 |
| Biological Science 131 (Inquiries into Biology) or Biology Laboratory Science | 4 |
| Education 191 (Education Assistantship) | 1 |
| Education 216 (Mathematics for Teacher Education I) | 3 |
| Education 295 (Process and Acquisition of Reading) | 3 |
| Psychology 207 (Child Psychology) | 3 |
| Total: | 17 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Education 191 (Education Assistantship) | 1 |
| Education 204 (Psychology of Learning and Teaching) | 3 |
| Education 191 (Education Assistantship) | 1 |
| Education 296 (Special and Multicultural Education) | 3 |
| History 105 (The World in the Twentieth Century) or History Elective | 3 |
| Music 252 (Music and Creative Interaction for the Elementary Teacher) | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 17 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 67 |
1 Education 190 may be waived and a one-credit elective substituted only if a student has successively completed the Praxis I/CORE or met the SAT/ACT scores set by MSDE for Praxis I or CORE waiver.
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
