Education (Teacher Preparation)
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Education (Teacher Preparation)
Somerset Community College Education (Teacher Preparation) Program Overview AAS Degree in Education - Teacher Prep Track somerset.kctcs.edu PROGRAM COORDINATOR Dr. James M. Davis (606) 878-4732 [email protected] PROGRAM DETAILS The Education Program is designed to prepare students for employment in Kentucky classrooms. The Paraeducator Certificate is for individuals seeking entry-level positions in Kentucky schools. Paraeducators are school employees who work under the supervision of teachers or other professional practitioners. Their jobs are instructional in nature and they provide other direct services to children and youth and their families. This is a 61 credit-hour program designed for students interested in preparing to become a teacher. The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS): Teacher Preparation Option is for students wishing to subsequently earn a teaching degree at a four-year institution. Both theory and practice are emphasized by the program. A field experience assignment is conducted in each education course that is offered. All courses available online! Several colleges and universities are part of the Teacher Preparation 2+2 Partnership Agreement to enhance the number of qualified teachers in Kentucky by establishing a seamless pathway of transfer between the KCTCS Teacher Preparation Associate Degree and a baccalaureate degree in the field of education. Somerset Community College and KCTCS have Teacher Preparation 2+2 Partnership Agreements with the following colleges and universities: •Campbellsville University •Kentucky State University •Morehead State University •Spalding University •University of Louisville •Cumberland College •Lindsey Wilson College •Murray State University •Union College •Western Kentucky University •Eastern Kentucky University* •Midway College •Northern Kentucky University •University of Kentucky EDUCATION (TEACHER PREP) CREDENTIALS: ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE: •Education - Teacher Prep Track (61-62 credit hours) CAREER Opportunities: Graduates of the Teacher Preparation program may transfer into a bachelor’s degree program or apply for jobs such as teacher aide, teacher assistant, instructional assistant, duty supervisor, classroom support staff, paraprofessional, education assistant, or assistant teacher. GETTING STARTED: This program admits students each semester or bi-term: •Complete an application for admission to SCC. •Ensure that your high school diploma or GED records have been submitted to the registrar’s office. •Schedule a COMPASS exam session through the assessment center and/or provide ACT scores. •Submit official transcripts from high school and prior college attendance. •Finally, after being notified of acceptance by the admissions office, schedule an appointment with your advisor. student responsibilities: In addition to tuition, students are responsible for transportation to the various clinical sites, professional liability insurance, books, and uniforms. Any student seeking financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Office. *Students planning to transfer to EKU should visit their advising page at: curriculum.eku.edu/elementary KC TC S i s a n equal o p po r t un it y em pl oyer and edu c atio n ins titu tio n. KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM Somerset Community College Education (Teacher Preparation) Advising Planner AAS Degree in Education - Teacher Prep Track somerset.kctcs.edu REQUIRED COURSES General Education REQUIREMENTS (34-35 HOURS) ENG 101 Writing I ENG 102 Writing II COM 181 Basic Public Speaking OR COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communications Humanities1/Foreign Language1 HIS 108 History of the United States Through 1865 OR HIS 109 History of the United States Since 1865 MAT 146 Contemporary College Mathematics OR MAT 150 College Algebra OR MA 109 College Algebra OR MA 111 Contemporary Mathematics Natural Sciences2 PSY 110 General Psychology Social/Behavioral Sciences1 SEMESTER COURSE LISTING Credit 3 3 3 (3) 3-4 3 (3) 3 (3) (3) (3) 7 3 6 TECHNICAL CORE OR SUPPORT CORE—COMMON (12 HOURS) Computer/Digital Literacy3 3 EDU 201 An Introduction to American Education 3 EDP 202 Human Development and Learning 3 EDP 203 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Regular Classrooms 3 Technical OR SUPPORT Electives (15 Hours) Technical of Support Electives 15 TOTAL HOURS FOR PROGRAM – 61 - 62 Grade ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ Class (Alternative) SEMESTER ONE (15 HOURS) Computer Literacy (if necessary) ENG 101 (______) PSY 110 (______) HIS 108 or (______) HIS 109 (______) Technical Core/Elective(______) Credit ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ SEMESTER TWO (15 HOURS) (______) EDU 201 (______) ENG 102 (______) Social Interaction (______) MAT 146 or (______) MAT 150 Humanities Course or (______) Foreign Language (______) ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ SEMESTER THREE (16 HOURS) (______) EDP 202 (______) COM 181 or (______) COM 252 (______) Social Interaction Technical Core/Elective(______) (______) Science Course (______) Science Lab ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ SEMESTER FOUR (15 HOURS) (______) EDP 203 Technical Core/Elective(______) Technical Core/Elective(______) Technical Core/Elective(______) (______) Science Course ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ TOTAL HOURS FOR PROGRAM – 61 - 62 At least one course must be selected from the identified Cultural Studies course list. 1 Must include at least one Science course with a laboratory experience. 2 Successfully passing the computer/digital competency exam will satisfy this requirement. If the computer competency exam is successfully completed, the student must take three (3) credit hours of coursework approved by the program coordinator. 3 STUDENT _____________________________________________________ ID NO. _________________________ DATE _______________________ SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________ ADVISOR ____________________________________________________ Revised: 11/2012