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Education
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
MCTC’s Education Program, the only two-year pre-professional teacher program in Minneapolis, prepares you not only how to teach, but how transform society through innovative teaching methods. Experienced instructors help you research and develop culturally relevant teaching methods for diverse school environments and prepare you for the special challenges of urban teaching. The A.S. degree in education is for students who plan to transfer. Students should meet with their advisor or Education faculty members early to ensure that coursework selection aligns with your transfer plans and your future licensure area.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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AMIS 1350
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American Indian Education: Past and Present
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3.00
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CMST 1005
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Public Speaking
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3.00
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EDUC 1400
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Technology for Educators
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2.00
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EDUC 1500
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Introduction to Education and Reflective Practice
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3.00
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ENGL 1110 or ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area Course
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1.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00
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Students who choose to complete the 40 credit MnTC or the Associates in Arts degree may consider taking any one credit Physical Education course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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ECED 1215
Or
PSYC 1110
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Growth and Development for Educators
Or
General Psychology
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3.00
Or
4.00
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EDUC 2350
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Multicultural Approaches to Education
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3.00
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MnTC Goal Area 3
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 3 course with a traditional lab
Selection should be based on transfer plans.
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4.00
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MATH Course
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 4 MATH course. MATH 1165 is strongly recommended. Selection should be based on transfer plans.
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5.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15.00-16.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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EDUC Program Electives
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Choose three credits of EDUC elective coursework that is not already required for the program, or take any MnTC Goal Area course that is not already required for the program.
*MnTC courses taken to satisfy the EDUC program elective requirement cannot be counted again toward the 30-credit general education requirement; meet with your advisor before choosing program electives
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3.00
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HLTH 2255
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Effects of Drugs on Children and Adolescent Health
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3.00
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PSYC 2350
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Introduction to Educational Psychology
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4.00
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General Education
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 5 course other than AMIS or PSYC. Selection should be based on transfer plan
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3.00
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General Education
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 6 course
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3.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16.00
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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EDUC Program Elective
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Choose any EDUC coursework that is not already required for the program. Strongly recommended: EDUC 2650
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4.00-5.00
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*General Education
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Choose any MnTC Goal Area 8 course.
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3.00
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*General Education
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Choose courses from any MnTC Goal Areas that will complete the 40 credits of MnTC or will best complete the student's transfer plan.
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6.00-7.00
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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13.00-15.00
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Total number of required Education and elective program credits and MnTC credits will vary dependent on student course selection. Students must complete all of the required Education and elective program credits, and the required MnTC coursework to reach the required 60 credits for the A.S. in Education.
General Education Coursework (30 credits): To complete the Education A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 30 credits of general education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least 6 of the MnTC goal areas. Of these credits, students must earn a minimum of three credits in MnTC Goal Area 1 and three credits in MnTC Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10. The general education coursework and MnTC goal areas listed above will satisfy that requirement.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.