Courses and Requirements
The Liberal Arts associate degree program focuses on Middle/High School Teaching and is designed for students interested in becoming a licensed teacher in grades 6–12. It offers a strong foundation in the arts and sciences, as well as, courses related directly to the field of education. Through an integration of theory and practice students develop an understanding of various teaching philosophies, numerous teaching methods, adolescent growth and development, and issues related to diversity. The education courses include a field observation component that gives students the opportunity to visit classrooms and learn from example. All elements of the program prepare students for transfer to a bachelor degree completion program and a teaching license.
A minimum of 63 credits are 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. 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 Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) 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
| 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 |
| EDU203 | Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY201 | Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence | 3 | |
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| BIO111 | Introductory Biology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| and | | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
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| SCI111 | Physical Science I | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| SCI112 | Physical Science II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Electives
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence Liberal Arts Middle/High School Teaching Associate Degree
Year 1
Fall
| COM111 | Public Speaking | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| EDU101 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
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| 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 |
Spring
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| MAT120-299 | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
| PSY201 | Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence | 3 | |
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| SCI111 | Physical Science I | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| SCI112 | Physical Science II | 4 | Science Technology Intensive |
Year 2
Fall
| EDU203 | Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education | 3 | Global Awareness Intensive Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| HIS | History Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| MAT120-299 | Math Elective | 3-4 | |
Spring
| EDU104 | Technology in Education K-12 | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |
| Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective | 3 | |
| HIS | History Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| PSY202 | Developmental Psychology II: Adulthood & Aging | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |