Elementary Education, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

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Click here to go to the Mass Transfer webpageThe Associate in Science degree program in Elementary Education is designed for students pursuing a career in the field of education and interested in becoming licensed teachers. This program is designed to provide a strong foundation in arts and sciences through the distribution of required Liberal Arts courses. Specifically designed, the career courses will integrate theory and practice, knowledge of child growth and development, sensitivity to cultural needs and understanding of special education and reading process. Educational course content will focus on the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. This program provides students the foundation to further study at a four year college. 

A minimum of 62 credit hours are required for graduation.

Starting in the fall of 2014, 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

EDU102Introduction to Special Education

3

EDU104Technology in Education K-12

3

Information Literacy Intensive

EDU202Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning

3

EDU203Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

MAT118Mathematical Ideas I

3

Quantitative Reason Intensive

MAT119Mathematical Ideas 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

WITH

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: EDU102, EDU202, EDU203, ENG102, MAT119, PSY201

Course with Corequisites: ENG101

Milestone Courses: EDU101, EDU202, EDU203, 

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

Electives

History Electives Choose 2 courses from:
HIS101, HIS102, HIS111, HIS112, HIS121, HIS122
 6
Literature Electives Choose 2 courses from:
LIT201, LIT202, LIT211, LIT212, LIT267, LIT271, LIT272
 6
Free Electives Students planning to transfer should consult with an advisor.  6
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Students in this program should be aware of the professional teacher standards necessary to be successful in a career working with children (i.e. patience, enthusiasm, knowledge, collaboration, concern for others and an understanding of his/her legal and moral responsibilities). Success in this program will require excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Students are expected to have their own means of transportation to and from the field observation sites.

All students (part-time and full-time) must have an updated immunization record on file in order to begin field observation work.

Recommended Course Sequence Elementary Education 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

MAT118Mathematical Ideas I

3

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
EDU102Introduction to Special Education

3

EDU104Technology in Education K-12

3

Information Literacy Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

MAT119Mathematical Ideas II

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

Free Elective

3

HISHistory Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence

3

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

 

EDU202Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning

3

Free Elective

3

HISHistory Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3