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Teacher Education Transfer -
Elementary Education Options


Option A:  Associate of Arts
Option B:  Associate of Arts in Teaching

General Program Information:  410 287-1000

Specific Program Information:  humanbehavior@cecilcc.edu

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Associate of Arts

This degree is designed to provide for first two years of college preparation for students preparing to become teachers.  It is designed for students desiring to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree and to qualify for a teaching certificate.  All students who enroll in the education programs should work closely with their advisors.  Changes in the program requirements at four-year institutions affect the transferability of the degree.

General Education courses are listed on page 

General Education Requirements
BIO 101 General Biology 3 Credits
BIO 111 General Biology Lab 1 Credit
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Concepts 3 Credits
EGL 101 Freshman Composition 3 Credits
EGL 102 Composition and Literature 3 Credits
GEO 101 Physical Geography 3 Credits
MAT 123 Finite Math 3 Credits
MUC 143 Music Fundamentals 3 Credits
PSC 105 General Physical Science with Lab 4 Credits
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
SPH 121
or
SPH 141
Introduction to Speech Communication
 
Public Speaking
3 Credits

Program Requirements
ART 200 Applied Art in the Schools 3 Credits
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 3 Credits
EDU 251 Introduction to Exceptional
Children & Youth
3 Credits
HEA 130 Healthful Living 3 Credits
PED Physical Education Activity Electives 2 Credits
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development 3 Credits

Program Electives
EGL English Electives
(Select from EGL 203, 204, 205, or 206)
6 Credits
HST History General Education Electives 9 Credits

Total Credits Required in Program:  64 Credits


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Associate of Arts in Teaching

This degree provides for the first two years of college preparation for students preparing to become teachers. It is designed for students desiring to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree and to qualify for a teaching certificate.  Prior to graduation, the student earning the A.A.T. degree must achieve a 2.75 grade point average (GPA) and pass the PRAXIS I Licensure Exam [1].  Upon completion of the degree, the students will continue their study by transferring to a four-year institution within Maryland and achieve their teacher certification. 

General Education courses are listed on page 

General Education Requirements
BIO 101 General Biology 3 Credits
BIO 111 General Biology Lab 1 Credit
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Concepts 3 Credits
EGL 101 Freshman Composition 3 Credits
EGL 102 Composition and Literature 3 Credits
GEO 101 Physical Geography 3 Credits
MAT 127 Introduction to Statistics I 4 Credits
PSC 105 General Physical Science with Lab 4 Credits
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
SPH 121 Introduction to Speech Communication 3 Credits

Program Requirements
ART 195 Integrated Arts 3 Credits
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 3 Credits
EDU 102 Introduction to Education
– Field Experience
1 Credit
EDU 207 Educational Psychology
– Field Experience
1 Credit
EDU 210 Processes & Acquisitions of Reading 3 Credits
EDU 251 Introduction to Exceptional
Children & Youth
3 Credits
EDU 253 Introduction to Exceptional
Children & Youth – Field Experience
1 Credit
HEA 130 Healthful Living 3 Credits
HST 201
 
or
HST 202
History of the United States
(to Reconstruction)
 
History of the United States
(Reconstruction to Present)
3 Credits
MAT 133 Concepts of Mathematics I 4 Credits
MAT 134 Concepts of Mathematics II 4 Credits
PED Physical Education Activity Electives 2 Credits
PSY 201 Human Growth and Development 3 Credits
PSY 207 Educational Psychology 3 Credits

Total Credits Required in Program:  67 Credits



[1] The exam should be taken after a student has completed 45 credits that include all General Education courses in this degree.

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