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

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. Sixty-two credit hours are required graduation.

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 Records Central Repository (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

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
BIO101	Human Biology	3	Science Technology Intensive
	WITH
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
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

Courses with Prerequisites: BIO121, EDU202, EDU203, EDU204, ENG102, PSY201

Choose one of the concentrations below

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Elementary Teaching Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU102	Introduction to Special Education	3
MAT118	Mathematical Ideas I	3	Quantitative Reason Intensive
MAT119	Mathematical Ideas II	3

Courses with Prerequisites: EDU102, MAT119

Electives

Free Elective	It is strongly recommended that students choose a free elective in consultation with their advisor.	3
History Electives	Choose two of the following: HIS101, HIS102, HIS111, HIS112, HIS121 or HIS122	6
Literature Electives	Choose two of the following: LIT201, LIT202, LIT211, LIT212, LIT267, LIT271 or LIT272	6

 

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Middle/High School Teaching Concentration

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Electives

Fine/Performing Arts Elective	Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind	3
History Electives	Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind	6
Liberal Arts Elective	Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind	3
Literature Electives	Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind	6
Math Electives	MAT120; MAT125 or higher	7-8

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

 

Recommended Course Sequence Elementary Teaching Concentration Educational Studies Associate in Science

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Year 1

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
BIO101	Human Biology	3	Science Technology Intensive
	WITH
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

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU102	Introduction to Special Education	3
EDU202	Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning	3
ENG102	English Composition II	3
LIT	Literature Elective	3
MAT119	Mathematical Ideas II	3

Year 2

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU203	Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education	3	Global Awareness Intensive Quantitative Reason Intensive
HIS	History Elective	3
LIT	Literature Elective	3
COM111	Public Speaking	3	Public Presentation Intensive
SCI111	Physical Science I	4
	OR
SCI112	Physical Science II	4	Science Technology Intensive

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU104	Technology in Education K-12	3	Information Literacy Intensive
EDU204	Capstone	3
	Free Elective	3
HIS	History Elective	3
PSY201	Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence	3

Recommended Course Sequence Middle/High School Teaching Concentration Educational Studies Associate in Science

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Year 1

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
BIO101	Human Biology	3	Science Technology Intensive
	WITH
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

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU202	Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning	3
ENG102	English Composition II	3
LIT	Literature Elective	3
MAT	MAT120 or MAT125 or higher 3-4	3-4
SCI111	Physical Science I	4
	OR
SCI112	Physical Science II	4	Science Technology Intensive

Year 2

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)

Fall

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU203	Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education	3	Global Awareness Intensive Quantitative Reason Intensive
HIS	History Elective	3
LIT	Literature Elective	3
	Fine and Performing Arts Elective	3
MAT	MAT120 or MAT125 or higher 4	4

Spring

Course	Title	Credits	Core Academic Skill(s)
EDU104	Technology in Education K-12	3	Information Literacy Intensive
EDU204	Capstone	3
HIS	History Elective	3
	Liberal Arts Elective	3
PSY201	Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence	3

Total Credit Hours: 62