The Associate in Science degree program in Educational Studies with concentrations in Elementary Education and Middle/High School is designed for students who would like to pursue a career in the field of education and are interested in becoming licensed teachers. The program provides students with a solid foundation of courses specifically designed to integrate the theory and practice of the teaching profession. In addition, the program will build on the knowledge and skills necessary for a career in teaching. The core curriculum allows students an opportunity to explore the field of teaching by selecting a specific concentration in either the Elementary or Middle/High School level.
Students will need to select a specific concentration in the Educational Studies Program that best suits their interests either in Elementary Teaching or Middle/High School Teaching. Both concentrations support further study in a pathway to teacher licensure at a four year college/university. Students who complete the two year degree program can pursue a career as a Paraprofessional or Instructional Aide or continue to pursue a teacher license at a four year college/university.
A minimum of 62 credits is required for graduation.
Any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six-core academic skills-in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
CORI/CHRI/SORI
Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) check, a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and/or a fingerprinting check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.
Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.
Requirements
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| AND | | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| COM111 | Public Speaking | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| EDU101 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| EDU102 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| EDU104 | Technology in Education K-12 | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |
| EDU202 | Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning | 3 | |
| EDU203 | Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| EDU204 | Capstone | 3 | |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY201 | Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence | 3 | |
| SCI111 | Physical Science I | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| SCI112 | Physical Science II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
| History/Government Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| History/Government Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Literature Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Literature Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
| Fine/Performing Arts | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Elective Advice:
History/Government Elective: Choose 2 courses from the following: HIS101, HIS102, HIS111, HIS112, HIS121, HIS122
Literature Elective: Choose 2 courses from the following: LIT201, LIT202, LIT211, LIT212, LIT263, LIT267, LIT271, LIT272
Fine/Performing Arts Elective: select any course from list.
Courses with Prerequisites: BIO121, EDU102, EDU203, EDU204, ENG102, PSY201
Choose one of the concentrations below
Elementary Teaching Concentration
| MAT118 | Mathematical Ideas I | 3 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| MAT119 | Mathematical Ideas II | 3 | |
Courses with Prerequisites: MAT119
Middle/High School Teaching Concentration
Elective Advice:
Math Elective: Two courses at least MAT122 or higher - 7 credits
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Elementary Teaching Concentration Educational Studies Associate in Science
Year 1 Fall
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| AND | | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| EDU101 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT118 | Mathematical Ideas I | 3 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Year 1 Spring
Year 2 Fall
Year 2 Spring
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Middle/High School Teaching Concentration Educational Studies Associate in Science
Year 1 Fall
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| AND | | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| COM111 | Public Speaking | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| EDU101 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Year 1 Spring
Year 2 Fall
Year 2 Spring