Program Description
The Education associate of applied science degree program is a series of courses designed to prepare students for a position in education. The program emphasizes a combination of education theory and practical application as well as general core, science, and mathematics competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in educational settings including Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and public school teaching assistant positions. Graduates of this program will receive one of two areas of S.T.E.M. specialization: mathematics or science.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
16
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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70
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64 |
N/A |
57 |
Location(s)
Waycross
General Education Core
Area I - Language Arts/Communications (3 hrs)
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 hrs)
Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts (3 hrs)
General Education Core Elective (12 hrs)
12 hours from Area I, II, III, or IV
Occupational Courses
| EDUC 2110 | Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2120 | Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives and Diversity in Educational Context | 3 |
| EDUC 2130 | Exploring Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 2210 | Paraprofessional Internship | 3 |
| EDUC 2220 | Education Review | 2 |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
Choose one of the following STEM Specializations
Mathematics Concentration (16 hrs)
Science Concentration (16 hrs)