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Educational Studies (Grades 1-12), Associate in Science Pathway

PART-TIME PATHWAYS (3 to 5 years) are available for most degrees. To qualify to take college-level classes, some students may be required to take college preparation classes first.

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING CONCENTRATION EDUCATIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE

YEAR ONE FALL

CourseTitleCreditsMilestonePre-reqSchedule tips
BIO101Human Biology3  
*AND  
BIO102Human Biology Laboratory1  
*OR  
BIO111Introductory Biology I4  
*OR  
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I4  
COM111Public Speaking3  
EDU101Introduction to Teaching3  
ENG101English Composition I3  
PSY101Introduction to Psychology3  
CREDITS:16   

YEAR ONE SPRING

CourseTitleCreditsMilestonePre-reqSchedule tips
EDU202Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning3  
ENG102English Composition II3  
SCI111Physical Science I4  
*OR  
SCI112Physical Science II4  
Math Elective See Elective Advice3-4  
Fine/Performing Arts See Elective Advice3  
CREDITS:16-17   

YEAR TWO FALL

CourseTitleCreditsMilestonePre-reqSchedule tips
EDU203Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education3  
Literature Elective See Elective Advice3  
Math Elective See Elective Advice4  
EDU102Introduction to Special Education3  
History/Government Elective See Elective Advice3  
CREDITS:16   

YEAR TWO SPRING

CourseTitleCreditsMilestonePre-reqSchedule tips
EDU104Technology in Education K-123  
EDU204Capstone3  
PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence3  
Literature Elective See Elective Advice3  
History/Government Elective See Elective Advice3  
Fine/Performing Arts See Elective Advice3  
CREDITS:18   
 TOTAL CREDITS:66-67

Program Snapshot

  • Associate Degree in Middle/High School Education Program prepares to become a licensed teacher grades 6-12.
  • The program is designed to prepare students to be eligible to transfer and complete teacher licensure process
  • Associates Degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year school and become a licensed teacher
  • All education courses require practicum hours observing classrooms at local schools
  • Schools may require COR/SORI/CHRI to complete fieldwork observations
  • Successful completion of the program qualifies graduates to work in schools as a Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide or after school/camp teacher.
  • Part time option available and some courses available online
  • Most courses are offered in Haverhill with some courses in Lawrence
  • Some courses target MTEL Teacher Certification Test preparation and is embedded in coursework
  • Many transfer articulation agreement opportunities with four year colleges/universities to complete teaching degree.
  • Students should consult their advisor to select courses that are in their area that they want to teach to fulfill electives.

Helpful Hints

  • If you intend on to graduate with an associate degree in two years, you should enroll in 5 courses each semester, or take some non-Education courses in the winter Intersession or summer
  • EDU 203 is only offered in the Fall
  • Courses are listed in the required order you should take them.
  • EDU 203 has prerequisite requirements

Milestone Courses

Milestone courses are the most important for success in the program, should be taken in the sequence shown, and may require certain grades or other outcomes for your continued progress toward graduation. They may also cover most, or all the six core skills required for graduation.

Disclaimer

You are encouraged to use this pathway checklist with an advisor as a worksheet when planning your progress toward a degree or certificate. This checklist is not your academic transcript and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements.

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