MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Science, Emphasis in Secondary Education

Major: 8609
Effective Term: 2021 Fall
Award Type: AS

CIP Code: 13.1205

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Education (56)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-9042.00 Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
25-9031.00 Instructional Coordinators
21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Upon completion of a graduate degree in the specific discipline (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.), students may pursue a career as post secondary teachers.

Description: The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Secondary Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor`s degree in secondary education leading to teacher certification for grades 6-12 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Foundational education courses and discipline specific courses are designed to provide future teachers with the knowledge and skills related to educational philosophies, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and instruction in order to effectively perform the duties associated with the position of a classroom teacher. Students will participate in classroom field experiences to connect theory with practice.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of secondary education content area. (AST/GLG106, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BIO205, BIO220, BIO240, BPC110, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, CHM154, CHM154LL, CHM230, CHM230LL, CHM235, CHM235LL, CHM236, CHM236LL, CIS105, CSC180, CSC180AA, CSC180AB, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG103, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, PHY115, PHY116, PHY121, PHY131, PHY241, PHY241) 2. Analyze instruction, relationships, and classroom management strategies observed in classroom field experience. (CFS/ECH176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Exhibit a foundational knowledge of human development, teaching and learning theories, instructional strategies, cultural differences, and/or inclusive educational practices to individualize instruction for diverse learners. (CFS/ECH176, EDU220, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Demonstrate ongoing learning and use evidence to continually evaluate professional growth, ethics, knowledge, skills, and dispositions (e.g. collaboration, professionalism, reflection, time management, effective communication). (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 5. Synthesize knowledge of current and historical influences on education at the local, state, federal and/or global levels. (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, GCU/POS113, HIS103, POS220, [MA]) 6. Advocate for the role of education in a democratic society through participation in community activities, demonstrating respect for differing cultures and values. (EDU220, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, GCU/POS113, POS220) 7. Describe accepted professional and ethical standards of conduct that guide interactions with peers, students, teachers, administrators, and community members. (CFS/ECH176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, POS220, POS221, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to transfer. State certification requirements include demonstration of proficiency in the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. Proficiency can be demonstrated via the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) Constitutions of the United States and Arizona test or by taking appropriate coursework: GCU113, POS113, HIS103 and POS221, POS221 and POS222, or POS220. Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for participation in field experiences and for admission to a university teacher education program. Applicants must present an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card to be copied by the advisor or designee. Please contact your advisor for information about obtaining the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Students should work with an advisor to determine the appropriate coursework and transfer institution for their intended area of study. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Required Courses section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Biological Sciences) Credits: 41-44 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 Note that these course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + BIO205 Microbiology (4) OR + BIO220 Biology of Microorganisms (4) 4 CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AA Computer Literacy (3) OR CSC180AB Computer Literacy (4) 3-4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. CFS/ECH176 Child Development 3 EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) 3 EDU221 Introduction to Education 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3 GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Applied Biological Sciences (Secondary Education in Biology) Credits: 30-34 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + BIO205 Microbiology 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) OR + CHM154 General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis (3) AND + CHM154LL General Chemistry II with Qualitative Analysis Laboratory (2) 4-5 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) OR + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 Transfer Plan 3: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Biology Credits: 46-49 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II 4 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + BIO201++ Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 + BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 + BIO240 General Genetics 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + CHM230 Fundamental Organic Chemistry 3 + CHM230LL Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 EDU221 Introduction to Education (3) OR EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) OR POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements + PHY111 General Physics I (4) OR + PHY111AA General Physics I (5) 4-5 GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Chemistry) Credits: 45-49 BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) 3 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA 3 + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory 1 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. CFS/ECH176 Child Development 3 EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) 3 EDU221 Introduction to Education 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3 GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY101 Introduction to Physics (4) OR + PHY101AA Introduction to Physics (5) 4-5 Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Chemistry Credits: 42-47 + BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) 4-5 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND + CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR + CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 4 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I 3 + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 + CHM236 General Organic Chemistry IIA 3 + CHM236LL General Organic Chemistry IIA Laboratory 1 Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. EDU221 Introduction to Education (3) OR EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) OR POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) 4 + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Transfer Plan 6: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Physics) Credits: 41-46 BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR CSC180 Computer Literacy (3) 3 CFS/ECH176 Child Development 3 EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) 3 EDU221 Introduction to Education 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3 GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + PHY241 University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena 4 Transfer Plan 7: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Physics (Secondary Education) Credits: 26-31 EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + PHY241 University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena 4 Transfer Plan 8: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Physics Credits: 33-39 + AST/GLG106 Life in the Universe 4 EDU221 Introduction to Education (3) OR EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) 3 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) AND POS221 Arizona Constitution (1) OR POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) 3-4 Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. + MAT230 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR + MAT231 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + MAT240 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR + MAT241 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Subject Options requirement. + MAT276 Modern Differential Equations (4) OR + MAT277 Modern Differential Equations (3) 3-4 + PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR + PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR + PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 4-5 Note that this course may be used to satisfy the Natural Sciences requirement. + PHY241 University Physics III: Thermodynamics, Optics, and Wave Phenomena 4			Credits: 26-49

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-S			Credits: 13-52
A single course with an [HU], [SB], or [L] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). A single course with both the [HU] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. A single course with both the [SB] and [L] designations may be used to satisfy both of these areas. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0-3**
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. 3 Recommend selecting a course that satisfies ([L] and [SB]) or ([L] and [HU]) or ([L] and COM) or ([L] and CRE101) requirements simultaneously. **0 credits only if shared with [HU] or [SB]

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 4-5
+ MAT220 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR + MAT221 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) 4-5

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3-6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6 May be met by specific transfer plan option selections.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0-6
Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 6 May be met by specific transfer plan option selections.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 0-10
CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) OR CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR CHM151AA General Chemistry I (4) AND CHM152 General Chemistry II (3) AND CHM152LL General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) OR CHM152AA General Chemistry II (4) 8-9 OR PHY115 University Physics I (5) OR PHY121 University Physics I: Mechanics (4) AND PHY116 University Physics II (5) OR PHY131 University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (4) 8-10 OR BIO181++ General Biology (Majors) I (4) AND BIO182++ General Biology (Majors) II (4) 8 OR GLG101 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND GLG103 Introduction to Geology I - Physical Laboratory (1) OR GLG101IN Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) AND GLG102 Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND GLG104 Introduction to Geology II - Historial Laboratory (1) OR GLG102IN Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) 8 May be met by specific transfer plan option selections.

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 0-3

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 22, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits:

Subject Options			Credits: 0-10
Any approved general education courses in the Subject Options area. 6-10 May be met by specific transfer plan option selections.

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. 0-3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. 0-3

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3