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Nov 24, 2024
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2014-2015 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Secondary Education
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This two-year program is designed to help students gain acceptance into teacher preparation programs at four-year institutions.
Degree: Associate of Science
Emphasis: Secondary Education
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Recommended Full-Time Schedule
The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.
Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.
1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .
2See senior institution for history requirements.
3Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.
Notes:
• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.
•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed. Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)
Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)
Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)
1 ENGL Literature elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1, 3
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1, 3
1 Behavioral/Social Science elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1, 3
1 elective (3 hrs.) (Select from major course subject, mathematics, foreign language/intermediate)3 - EDUC 2010♦ - Psychology of Human Development for Teachers (3 hrs.)
or - EDUC 2300♦ - Introduction to Education (3 hrs.)
Enrollment in EDUC 2300 requires passed PRAXIS Core Scores or ACT 22.
Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1, 3
1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)1, 3
3 Electives (9 hrs.) (Select from EDUC 2010, EDUC 2300, SPED 2010, foreign language/intermediate)3
Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Secondary Education
General Education Requirements (41 hours)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)
Approved Humanities General Education electives1,3 6 credits
Approved Literature General Education elective1,3 3 credits
History (6 hours)
Approved History General Education electives2 6 credits
Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)
Approved Behavioral/Social Science electives1,3 6 credits
Mathematics (3 hours)
Approved Mathematics General Education elective1,3 3 credits
Natural Science (8 hours)
Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives1,3 8 credits
Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)
Electives (16 hours)
3See note above. Select from: |
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