Education Transfer

Associate in Arts Degree

General Education Requirements - 36 credits

This program is designed to prepare the student to enter a baccalaureate program in
Elementary Education/Secondary Education on the junior level.

Required Program of Study

Elementary Education (Grades 4-8) See Curriculum Guide
Course Number Course Title   Credits
EDU130 Foundations of Education 3
SPE100 Introduction to Special Education 3
COM151 Fundementals of Speech 3
PSY210 Child Psychology 3
PSY240 Educational Psychology 3
Suggested Electives
* A minimum of 15 ECE credits are needed if students are seeking work in child care centers licensed by the Department of Public Welfare.
ECE115* GEO101 POS135  
ECE120* HIS110 PSY208  
ECE125* HIS115 SOC130  
ECE140 HIS125 SOC210  
ECE220* MAT155* SOC220  
ECE222* MAT210 SOC225  
EDU210      
Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program 60

*Strongly Recommended

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Describe the multidimensional aspects of classroom teaching in public and private school systems.
  • Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in education.
  • Cite Pennsylvania teaching certification requirements for chosen areas of certification.
  • Use Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards for beginning teachers to begin to develop a standards-based portfolio.
  • Apply knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
  • Evaluate the influences of cultural diversity on teachers, students, and school systems.
  • Analyze the impact of a variety of learning styles for teachers, students, and school systems.
  • Describe the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for teachers, students, parents, and school systems.
  • Apply knowledge of child development including meeting the unique needs of students in planning for instruction.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills in group and individual situations.
  • Transfer to an accredited college or university in education.

Students who are planning to transfer to a dual certification in Early Childhood/Elementary Education should consult with the institution to which they will transfer.

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Secondary Education Transfer See Curriculum Guide
Course Number Course Title   Credits
EDU130 Foundations of Education 3
SPE100 Introduction to Special Education 3
COM151 Fundementals of Speech 3
PSY212 Adolescent Psychology 3
PSY240 Educational Psychology 3
See Curriculum Guide
Suggested Electives
Courses selected as electives will depend upon the institution to which you will transfer. It is essential that students consult with a Faculty Advisor for assistance in selecting elective courses. However, it is the responsibility of students to meet with an admissions representative from the four-year institution to determine its transfer policies..
ANT135 HIS115 POS135 SOC210
ANT140 HIS120 PSY208 SOC220
GEO101 HIS125 PSY216 SOC225
HIS110 MAT155* SOC130  
  MAT210    
See Curriculum Guide
Minimum Credit Hours Required for the Program 60

*Strongly Recommended

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Describe the multidimensional aspects of classroom teaching in public and private school systems.
  • Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in education.
  • Cite Pennsylvania teaching certification requirements for chosen areas of certification.
  • Use Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASO) standards for beginning teachers to begin to develop a standards-based portfolio.
  • Apply knowledge of the teaching/learning process.
  • Evaluate the influences of cultural diversity on teachers, students, and school systems.
  • Analyze the impact of a variety of learning styles for teachers, students, and school systems.
  • Describe the impact of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for teachers, students, parents, and school systems.
  • Apply knowledge of adolescent development including meeting the unique needs of students in planning for instruction.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills in group and individual situations.
  • Transfer to an accredited college or university in education.
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