Teacher Education, AAS

Program Start Date: Fall Term
Minimum Program Length: 74 academic weeks; 5 terms; 66 credits
Program ID:  AAS.TEDU
Curriculum Code: 35382

Program Description

The target audience for the Associate in Applied Science with a major in Teacher Education is students who aspire to become teacher assistants or paraprofessionals, as well as those planning to transfer to a bachelor’s level program to pursue teacher licensure. This program will focus on training educators to enter the PK-12 education setting. The Teacher Education associate degree will provide students with their first two years of educational courses, offering a start in the field of education. After completing their associate’s degree at SCC, students can transfer to a four-year institution for their bachelor’s degree through SCC’s University Transfer pathway. 

Practical Experience

The Associate in Applied Science for Teacher Education is designed to prepare students whose goal is to transfer to a four-year institution and major in Education for Teacher Licensure in one of the following areas: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level, Physical, Secondary, or Special Education.

Professional Opportunities

Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant / Teacher Aide) or Substitute Teacher.

Unique Aspects

A student entering the program must have completed a criminal background investigation (CBI) and health form during EDU 230. Any positive CBI check within the last seven (7) years will result in the student being dismissed from the Teacher Education Program.  A minimum of a C or higher is required in all EDU courses.

EEDA Career Cluster

Education and Training

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Recognize the diversity of students and their needs based on race, gender, ethnicity, language, socioeconomics, exceptionality, etc., that could exist within a single classroom. 
2. Construct a personal philosophy of education that considers personal experiences, field-experience observations of teachers, educational history, educational philosophies,  educational policy, and current educational events. 
3. Demonstrate an understanding of professional responsibility by preparing for and passing the Praxis Core Test in Reading, Writing, and Math; engaging in professional research and inquiry into educational topics;  identifying pros and cons of professional organizations; and modeling ethical and responsible behaviors.
4. Explain the complex and essential role that schools have within a community, including the importance of fostering relationships with parents and caregivers, community organizations, school boards, and local businesses. 
5. Articulate that teachers impact student learning through the physical set-up of their classrooms, their establishment of procedures and guidelines, personal demeanor, curricular choices, lesson plan design, instructional activities, and assessments.