Secondary Education

Associate of Arts

Students successfully completing courses of study in teacher education area are awarded the Associate of Arts Degree. Basic courses in the field of education are chosen to fulfill requirements which are prescribed by four-year institutions in the state. Students are urged to check requirements of specific colleges and universities with their advisors. REQUIREMENTS VARY.

Students are required to complete the general education requirements set by each university and the State Board of Education to be eligible for a Kansas teaching license. The education advisor assists the student in completing the general education requirements of the college to which he or she plans to transfer for a B.S./B.A. Degree.

Education majors may be required to pass the Pre-Professional Skills Test in reading, writing, and mathematics during their freshman or early sophomore year before admittance to a teacher’s education program at some universities. Students are urged to check P.P.S.T. requirements at other institutions.

Suggested Program of Study

COURSE NO.	COURSE NAME	CR HR(S)
SO100	Student Success Seminar	1

GENERAL EDUCATION COMPONENT
EN176	English Composition I	3
EN177	English Composition II	3
	Oral Communications - Gen. Ed.	3
	Mathematics - Gen. Ed.	3
	Natural Science - Gen. Ed.	4
	Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed.	3
	Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed.	3
	Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed.	3
	Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed.	3
	Physical Education - Lifestyle or Skill	1
	Additional Arts Degree Courses A total of at least 9 additional credit hours of general education courses in the area of written and oral communication, social and behavioral sciences, and arts and humanities.	9

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES See advisor for appropriate course work selection.
CO176	Intro to Computer Concepts & Apps	3
ED177	Foundations of Modern Education	3
ED236	Observation & Participation	2
	Higher Level Math Course	3-5
	Courses from Area of Specialization	12


Min. Credit Hours to Graduate:		62