School-Age Education (AAS) A55440
This curriculum prepares individuals to work with children in elementary through middle grades in diverse learning environments. Students will combine theories with practice in actual settings with school-age children under the supervision of qualified teachers.
Course work includes child growth/development; computer technology in education; physical/nutritional needs of school-age children; care and guidance of school-age children; and communication skills with families and children. Students will foster the cognitive/language, physical/motor, social/emotional, and creative development of school-age populations.
Graduates are prepared to plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs in school-aged environments. Employment opportunities include school-age teachers in child care programs, before/after-school programs, paraprofessional positions in public/private schools, recreational centers, and other programs that work with school-age populations.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| EDU 118 | Princ and Prac of Inst Asst |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 145 | Child Development II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 163 | Classroom Mgmt and Instruction |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 222 | Learners w/ Behavior Disorders |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 235 | School-Age Develop & Programs |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 251 | Exploration Activities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| EDU 275 | Effective Teach Train |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 281 | Instruc Strat/Read & Writ |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| EDU 282 | Early Childhood Literature |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 285 | Internship Exp-School Age |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| EDU 289 | Adv Issues/School Age |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Total Major Hours: 51
General Education Courses
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66-67
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | | | | |
| EDU 118 | Princ and Prac of Inst Asst |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| EDU 216 | Foundations of Education |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| EDU 131 | Child, Family, and Community |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 144 | Child Development I |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
2
| 13 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 145 | Child Development II |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 163 | Classroom Mgmt and Instruction |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 280 | Language/Literacy Experiences |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-12
|
2
| 12-13 |
Summer Term
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| EDU 221 | Children with Exceptionalities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 222 | Learners w/ Behavior Disorders |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 251 | Exploration Activities |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 271 | Educational Technology |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| EDU 282 | Early Childhood Literature |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
20
|
2
| 21 |
Spring Semester
| EDU 235 | School-Age Develop & Programs |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| EDU 275 | Effective Teach Train |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| EDU 281 | Instruc Strat/Read & Writ |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| EDU 285 | Internship Exp-School Age |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| EDU 289 | Adv Issues/School Age |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
11
| 14 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 66-67
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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