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. 

A minimum of 62 credits is 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. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required 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 History Record Information (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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

AND

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

COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

EDU101Introduction to Teaching

3

Written Communication Intensive

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

EDU204Capstone

3

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence

3

SCI111Physical Science I

4

OR

SCI112Physical Science II

4

Science Technology Intensive

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

Choose one of the concentrations below

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Elementary Teaching Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
EDU102Introduction to Special Education

3

MAT118Mathematical Ideas I

3

Quantitative Reason Intensive

MAT119Mathematical Ideas II

3

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Elective Advice:
Free Elective: See an advisor
Literature Elective: Choose 2 courses from the following: LIT201, LIT202, LIT211, LIT212, LIT267, LIT271, LIT272
Program Elective: Choose 2 courses from the following: HIS101, HIS102, HIS111, HIS112, HIS121, HIS122

Courses with Prerequisites: EDU102, MAT119

Middle/High School Teaching Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
Fine/Performing Arts Elective, Foreign Language Elective, or Philosophy/Religion ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Liberal Arts ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Elective Advice:
Fine/Performing Arts Elective, Foreign Language Elective or Philosophy/Religion Elective: Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind
Liberal Arts Elective: Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind
Literature Elective: Select courses with desired teaching areas in mind
Math Elective: MAT122 or higher
Program Elective: Choose 2 HIS courses with desired teaching areas in mind

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Elementary Teaching Concentration Educational Studies Associate in Science

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

AND

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

EDU101Introduction to Teaching

3

Written Communication Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

MAT118Mathematical Ideas I

3

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
EDU102Introduction to Special Education

3

EDU202Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

MAT119Mathematical Ideas II

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

EDU203Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

SCI111Physical Science I

4

OR

SCI112Physical Science II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
EDU104Technology in Education K-12

3

Information Literacy Intensive

EDU204Capstone

3

PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence

3

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

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

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

AND

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

COM111Public Speaking

3

Public Presentation Intensive

EDU101Introduction to Teaching

3

Written Communication Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
EDU202Teaching Strategies for Literacy Learning

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

SCI111Physical Science I

4

OR

SCI112Physical Science II

4

Science Technology Intensive

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3-4

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
EDU203Diversity & Multiculturalism in Education

3

Global Awareness Intensive

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Fine/Performing Arts Elective, Foreign Language Elective, or Philosophy/Religion ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Math ElectiveSee Elective Advice

4

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
EDU104Technology in Education K-12

3

Information Literacy Intensive

EDU204Capstone

3

PSY201Developmental Psychology I: Childhood & Adolescence

3

Liberal Arts ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Program ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Total Credit Hours: 62