Teacher Education (TED)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Overview
This program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year institution for their teaching degree, primary or secondary education. Upon successful completion of the program, students will transfer to a 4-year institution and enter the education field with the following:
- Communication skills focusing on effective written and oral communications in an educational setting with parents, fellow education professionals, and community business leaders.
- Knowledge needed to identify, assess, and assist with the education of a diverse student population.
- A working foundation of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and legal issues in education.
- Practical professional skills to assist in the establishment and maintenance of an effective, productive, and safe educational setting.
- Personal ethical standards and professional practices used by successful education professionals.
According to the standards of Ohio educators, students will be able to:
- Understand student learning and development and respect the diversity of the students they teach.
- Understand the content area for which they have instructional responsibility.
- Understand and use varied assessments to inform instruction, evaluate, and ensure student learning.
- Plan and deliver effective instruction that advances the learning of each individual student.
- Create learning environments that promote high levels of learning and achievement for all students.
- Collaborate and communicate with students, parents, and other educators, administrators, and the community to support student learning.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth, performance, and involvement as an individual as a member of a learning community.
FYE1110
First Year Experience is required for all students to take in year 1, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.
Class Sequence
| Code | Course Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fall Semester | ||
| EDU1111 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 | |
| EDU1120 | Introduction to Child Development | 3 | |
| ENG1110 | Composition I | 3 | |
| SOC1110 | Sociology | 3 | |
| Elective | Math Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| EDU1131 | Child Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | |
| EDU2270 | Children’s Literacy | 3 | |
| ENG1120 | Composition II | 3 | |
| PSY1120 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| PSY1130 | Human Development | 3 | |
| Elective | Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Year 2 | Fall Semester | ||
| EDU2235 | Introduction to Individuals with Exceptionalities | 3 | |
| EDU2240 | Families, Communities, and Schools | 3 | |
| EDU2245 | Observation and Assessment | 3 | |
| EDU2260 | Educational Technology (Online) | 3 | |
| Elective | Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | |||
| EDU2275 | Foundations of Early Literacy | 3 | |
| EDU2280 | Educational Psychology | 3 | |
| COM1115 | Speech | 3 | |
| Elective | Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | Arts and Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | ||