MCCCD Program Description

Elementary Education and Special Education

Major: 9301
Effective Term: 2023 Fall
Award Type: BA

CIP Code: 13.1017

Program Availability: GC PV RS
Instructional Council: Education
Total Credits: 120
GPA: 2.5

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree and state certification, students may pursue a career as:
25-2012.00 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2021.00 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
25-2055.00 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
25-2056.00 Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
25-2058.00 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

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

Description: The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education and Special Education (BAEE/SPED) provides an experiential four-year curriculum in Elementary Education (K-8) and Special Education (K-12). This program prepares pre-service teachers to educate diverse learners. Upon completion of the BAEE/SPED, a student will be eligible to seek the Standard Arizona Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education (K-8), Standard Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education (K-12), and the Structured English Immersion Endorsement.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Synthesize relevant theories and educational practices to create, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate instruction that meets the needs of individual learners. (COM225, EDU204, EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, EDU337, EDU367, EDU368, EDU372, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, EDU431, EDU477, EDU487, MAT256, MAT257, SPE341, SPE343, SPE376, SPE409, SPE422, SPE424, SPE477, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG/SQ]) 2. Collaborate with others to create and manage a safe, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for diverse learners. (COM225, EDU204,EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, EDU337, EDU367, EDU368, EDU372, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, EDU431, EDU477, EDU487, MAT256, MAT257, SPE341, SPE343, SPE376, SPE409, SPE422, SPE424, SPE477, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG/SQ]) 3. Analyze data from multiple methods of assessment to monitor learning and guide instruction of general education and special education learners. (COM225, EDU204,EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, EDU337, EDU367, EDU368, EDU372, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, EDU431, EDU477, EDU487, MAT256, MAT257, SPE341, SPE343, SPE376, SPE409, SPE422, SPE424, SPE477, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG/SQ]) 4. Manage the creation and implementation of Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans as necessary for the optimal integration and growth of learners with diverse abilities. (COM225, EDU204,EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, EDU337, EDU367, EDU368, EDU372, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, EDU431, EDU477, EDU487, MAT256, MAT257, SPE341, SPE343, SPE376, SPE409, SPE422, SPE424, SPE477, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG/SQ]) 5. Collaborate with learners, families, colleagues, and community members in a way that demonstrates professional and ethical standards of behavior. (COM225, EDU204, EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, EDU337, EDU367, EDU368, EDU372, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, EDU431, EDU477, EDU487, FYE101, FYE103, MAT256, MAT257, SPE341, SPE343, SPE376, SPE409, SPE422, SPE424, SPE477, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG/SQ]) 6. Practice culturally relevant pedagogy that encompasses social-emotional, relational, and cognitive aspects of teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students. (COM225, EDU204, EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, EDU337, EDU367, EDU368, EDU372, EDU427, EDU428, EDU429, EDU431, EDU477, EDU487, MAT256, MAT257, SPE341, SPE343, SPE376, SPE409, SPE422, SPE424, SPE477, [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG/SQ])

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. Students must complete the lower-division courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better and upper-division courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better. MAT256 (Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations and Numeration Systems) requires an understanding of algebraic concepts that are not among the learning outcomes of MAT14+ (College Mathematics), so to ensure that a student is adequately prepared to be successful in MAT256, prerequisites have been established based on course placement. A student who tests into MAT14+ or lower must take MAT115 (College Algebra Prep) or MAT12+ (Intermediate Algebra) as well as MAT14+ prior to MAT256. Students who test into MAT15+ (College Algebra/Functions) can meet MAT256 prerequisites by taking MAT15+ or MAT14+. Arizona state teaching certification requirements include courses on the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. Taking GCU/POS113 (United States and Arizona Social Studies) for [SB] fulfills this requirement completely. Students who instead take HIS103 (United States History to 1865) or POS110 (American National Government) for [SB] should consider taking POS221 (Arizona Constitution) as a Content Area Elective so they have completed study of both constitutions. POS220 (U.S. and Arizona Constitution) meets state certification requirements for both constitutions but does not meet [SB]. As indicated in their course notes, students will be required to complete field experiences in K-12 classrooms in select courses. Field experiences are only available during the traditional K-12 public school calendars. Prior to taking upper-division (300 and 400 level) coursework, students must complete or provide proof of the following: OPTION 1: Students admitted into the program without prior credits 1. Formal application is required to begin upper-division coursework. 2. Completion of all lower division coursework as specified. 3. Minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Refer to the program notes for details. 4. Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card. 5. Names of two professional or academic references (evaluation forms will be provided to the references directly as a part of the application). 6. Passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA), Elementary Subtest 1 and 2. OPTION 2: Students admitted into the program who have completed the MCCCD Associate in Arts, Elementary Education (AAEE) degree. 1. Formal application is required to begin upper-division coursework. 2. Minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Refer to the program notes for details. 3. Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card. 4. Names of two professional or academic references (evaluation forms will be provided to the references directly as a part of the application). 5. Passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA), Elementary Subtest 1 and 2. OPTION 3: Students who have completed the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) but have not completed the AAEE. 1. Formal application is required to begin upper-division coursework. 2. Completion of MAT256, MAT257, EDU221, and (EED222 or EDU222). 3. Completion of the Arizona Constitution and United States Constitution course(s). Refer to the program notes for details. 4. Minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA). Refer to the program notes for details. 5. Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card. 6. Names of two professional or academic references (evaluation forms will be provided to the references directly as a part of the application). 7. Passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA), Elementary Subtest 1 and 2. Students admitted into the program with transfer credit, but who have not earned the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), will have prior coursework reviewed and may receive course substitutions on a case-by-case basis as outlined in MCCCD Administrative Regulation 2.3.13. Teacher candidates are encouraged to apply to enroll in the upper-division (300 and 400 level) coursework if they are within fifteen (15) credits of completing lower-division requirements and/or have yet to achieve a passing score on the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA)/NES Elementary Subtest 1 and 2 (candidates must have attempted the AEPA/NES Elementary Subtest 1 and 2.) If a student was dismissed from any program for issues relating to academic integrity and/or professional responsibility and ethical standards, the Program reserves the right to deny enrollment or re-enrollment for the upper-division (300 and 400 level) coursework. Conditional Enrollment into Upper-Division Coursework (300-400): Teacher candidates may be conditionally enrolled in the upper-division coursework if they have not met all admittance requirements, which may include the following: AEPA/NES Test Scores - If teacher candidates have taken but have yet to pass the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA)/NES, Elementary Subtest I and II. Conditionally admitted students must earn a passing score on Subtest I and II by the end of their first semester in the program or with permission for an extension. Teacher candidates may not be permitted to Student Teach until passing scores are submitted or permission for an extension has been provided. Coursework - Teacher candidates who have not completed all prerequisite coursework should work closely with their advisors and program administrators to complete all prerequisite and required coursework. Failure to meet all coursework and program requirements may delay graduation and the Institutional Recommendation (IR) needed for certification. BAEE Graduation Requirements: Students who have been enrolled in upper-division courses under option 3 (admitted with AGEC but without the AAEE), as outlined above, are not required to complete EDU230 or to take the specific courses outlined in the AGEC or Restricted Elective section of this curriculum. Licensing Disclosures: The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Special Education degree is designed to meet the coursework requirements for a certified elementary education, K-8 teacher and special education in mild/moderate disabilities, K-12 teacher in the State of Arizona. This degree is not available for students residing outside the state of Arizona.

Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
Students must complete the following lower-division courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50. + EDU204 Fine Arts in Educational Settings 3 EDU221 Introduction to Education 3 EDU222 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 EDU225 Professionalism and Ethics in Education 1 EDU230 Cultural Diversity in Education 3 FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3 + MAT256 Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations and Numeration Systems 4 + MAT257 Investigating Geometry, Probability and Statistics 4 Students must complete the following upper-division courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00. + EDU337 Structured English Immersion in Grades K-8 3 + EDU367 Science of Reading with Systematic Phonics Instruction in Grades K-8 3 + EDU368 Reading Instructional Practices, Interventions, and Assessments in Grades K-8 3 + EDU372 Educational Psychology for Teachers (Grades K-12) 3 + EDU427 Social Studies Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 3 + EDU428 English Language Arts Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 3 + EDU429 Science Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 3 + EDU431 Mathematics Teaching Methods and Pedagogical Strategies for Grades K-8 3 + EDU477 Student Teaching: Elementary (Grades K-8) 6 + EDU487 Professional Seminar: Current Trends in Elementary and Special Education 2 + SPE341 Special Education: Language Development and Disorders 2 + SPE343 Special Education: Effective Collaboration and Communication Practices 1 + SPE376 Special Education: Classroom Management and Behavioral Analysis 3 + SPE409 Special Education: Law, Policy, and Practice 3 + SPE422 Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 4 + SPE424 Special Education: Assessment and Eligibility of Exceptional Learners 4 + SPE477 Student Teaching: Special Education (Mild to Moderate Disabilities) 6			Credits: 77-79

Restricted Electives
A minimum of eight (8) credits are required to satisfy the Electives for Arizona Professional Teacher Standards: three (3) credits in an additional Education course and a minimum of five (5) credits in Content Area Electives. Courses must transfer to all public Arizona universities as Elective Credit, Departmental Elective, or Equivalent to a university course as indicated in the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide in effect when the course is taken. Courses identified as Non-transferable in the Arizona Course Equivalency Guide cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Select one (1) additional EDU course (except EDU250; may not select courses listed in Required Courses): Recommended: EDU110 Education in Film (3) OR EDU220 Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) (3) OR EDU236 Classroom Relationships (3) OR EDU/HUM/STO292 The Art of Storytelling (3) 3 Choose any combination from the following list of courses and prefixes to total a minimum of five (5) credits of additional coursework. Course(s) selected must be different from those used to fulfill a requirement of the AGEC-A and/or those used to fulfill Required Courses. Content Area Electives: Select a minimum of five (5) credits from the following: ARH+++ Any ARH Art Humanities course(s) 3 ART+++ Any ART Art course(s) 3 BPC+++ Any BPC Business-Personal Computers course(s) 3 CFS/ECH176 Child Development 3 CFS205 Human Development 3 CIS+++ Any CIS Computer Information Systems course(s) 3 ECN+++ Any ECN Economics course(s) 3 EDU+++ Any EDU Education course(s) 3 (except EDU204, EDU221, EDU222, EDU225, EDU230, and EDU250) EED215 Early Learning: Health, Safety, Nutrition and Physical Fitness 3 ENG+++ Any ENG English course(s) 3 ENH+++ Any ENH English Humanities course(s) 3 GCU+++ Any GCU Cultural Geography course(s) 3 GPH+++ Any GPH Physical Geography course(s) 3 HIS+++ Any HIS History course(s) 3 MAT+++ Any MAT Mathematics course(s) higher than MAT142 (except MAT256 and MAT257) 3-5 MHL+++ Any MHL Music: History/Literature course(s) 3 MTC+++ Any MTC Music: Theory/Composition course(s) 3 POS+++ Any POS Political Science course(s) 3 THE+++ Any THE Theatre course(s) 3 THF+++ Any THF Theatre and Film course(s) 3 THP+++ Any THP Theatre Performance/Production course(s) 3 Any Foreign Language course 3-5 Any Natural Science course 1-4			Credits: 8

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 35-38
A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG]/[SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


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: 3
+ COM225 Public Speaking 3

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR + MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR + MAT188 Precalculus (4) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ OR MAT187 OR MAT188 is a prerequisite (3-5) 3-6 Note: MAT182, MAT206, MAT256, MAT257 do NOT meet this requirement.

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
EDU/ENH291 Children`s Literature (3) OR ENH110 Introduction to Literature (3) OR + ENH241 American Literature Before 1860 (3) OR ENH242 American Literature After 1860 (3) OR + HUM250 Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the Renaissance (3) OR + HUM251 Ideas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World (3) AND ARH100 Introduction to Art (3) OR ARH101 Art from Prehistory Through Middle Ages (3) OR ARH102 Art from Renaissance to Modernism (3) OR DAH100 Introduction to Dance (3) OR DAH201 Dance, Culture, and Global Contexts (3) OR DAH250 Dance in Popular Culture (3) OR MHL140 Survey of Music History (3) OR MHL145 American Jazz and Popular Music (3) OR MHL146 Survey of Broadway Musicals (3) OR MHL153 Rock Music and Culture (3) OR THE111 Introduction to Theatre (3) OR + THE220 Modern Drama (3) 6 (EDU/ENH291 recommended)

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 6
Select one (1) of the following US History/Government courses. These courses satisfy the United States Constitution requirement for state teacher certification. GCU/POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR HIS103 United States History to 1865 (3) OR POS110 American National Government (3) AND CFS205 Human Development (3) OR CFS/ECH176 Child Development (3) OR ECN211 Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR ECN212 Microeconomic Principles (3) OR GCU121WG World Geography: People, Places, and Culture (3) OR HIS104 United States History 1865 to Present (3) OR PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) 6 (CFS/ECH176 recommended)

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
The lecture course(s) selected for Natural Sciences must include or be accompanied by the corresponding laboratory course for a total of four (4) credits each. At least four (4) credits must be designated as [SQ]. Eight (8) credits of [SG] will not satisfy this requirement. Life Sciences: Select four (4) credits of [SQ] or [SG] in any BIO Biology course(s) (4) AND Physical Sciences or Earth/Space Sciences: Select four (4) credits of [SQ] or [SG] from one of the following prefixes: AGS+++ Any AGS Agricultural Science course(s) (4) OR ASM+++ Any ASM Anthropology course(s) (4) OR AST+++ Any AST Astronomy course(s) (4) OR CHM+++ Any CHM Chemistry course(s) (4) OR GLG+++ Any GLG Geology course(s) (4) OR GPH+++ Any GPH Physical Geography course(s) (4) OR PHS+++ Any PHS Physical Science course(s) (4) OR PHY+++ Any PHY Physics course(s) (4) 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with some courses used to meet AGEC Requirements or Restricted Electives area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 120 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify additional 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: August 23, 2022

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: 3
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR EED/EDU115 Digital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education (3) 3 (EED/EDU115 recommended)

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0
Met by EDU222 and EDU230 in Required Courses area.

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

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Subject Options			Credits: