Liberal Arts: Middle/High School Teaching Option, Associate in Arts

Courses and Requirements

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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

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

EDU101Introduction to Teaching

3

Written Communication Intensive

EDU104Technology in Education K-12

3

Information Literacy Intensive

EDU203Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence

3

 

BIO111Introductory Biology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

OR

BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

and

BIO102Human Biology Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

OR

BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

 

SCI111Physical Science I

4

OR

SCI112Physical Science II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Courses with Prerequisites: EDU203, ENG102

Milestone Courses: EDU101, EDU203

Schedule Tips: EDU203 offered FALL ONLY; EDU202 offered SPRING ONLY

Electives

Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Electives Select with desired teaching areas in mind 3
History Electives Select with desired teaching areas in mind 6
Liberal Arts Electives Students should consult with an advisor 9
Literature Electives Select with desired teaching areas in mind  6
Math Electives MAT120 or higher  7-8
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Liberal Arts Middle/High School Teaching Associate Degree

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

EDU101Introduction to Teaching

3

Written Communication Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

Liberal Arts Elective

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

 

BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

WITH

BIO102Human Biology Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

OR

BIO111Introductory Biology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

OR

BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG102English Composition II

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT120-299Math Elective

3-4

PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence

3

 

SCI111Physical Science I

4

OR

SCI112Physical Science II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
EDU203Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

HISHistory Elective

3

Liberal Arts Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

MAT120-299Math Elective

3-4

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
EDU104Technology in Education K-12

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

HISHistory Elective

3

Liberal Arts Elective

3

PSY202Developmental Psychology II: Adulthood & Aging

3

Information Literacy Intensive