Associate of Arts

Teacher Education

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Program Overview

The Teacher Education degree program provides introductory experiences in education at the elementary, middle and/or high school level and exposes students to a variety of teaching philosophies and approaches to curriculum, classroom management, student engagement and how to meet a student’s individual needs. The historical, societal and legal aspects of teacher education are also explored. 

 

 

Program Goals & Outcomes

Students who graduate from this program will be able to:

  • Develop an appreciation for the act of reflective practice and recognize the impact of ongoing reflection in order to become an effective educator.
  • Be exposed to elementary, middle and secondary school systems while developing an understanding of the importance of meeting the individual needs of all children.
  • Acquire an understanding of various educational theories and their application to the real-world classroom.
  • Be exposed to a variety of teaching techniques used in today’s classrooms to meet the individual needs of all children.
Admissions Requirements

Students are advised that anyone working in a public school must be free of criminal convictions as required by the NH Department of Education. Some schools may require a background check prior to observing or volunteering. Students may incur fees in meeting this requirement.

Degree Program - First Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
17
0
17

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
0
16

Degree Program - Second Year

Fall Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Lab Science Elective  +
3
3
4
English Elective (3 credits)  +
3
0
3
Open Elective (3 credits)  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
3
16

Spring Semester

Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Social Science Elective  +
3
0
3
Lab Science Elective  +
3
3
4
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective  +
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
3
17
Total Credits
66