EDUCATION (13.0101)
Graduation Requirements (A Minimum of 60 Credits)
This program is designed for students planning to pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree in education. A component of forty-eight credit-hours in general education coursework is required. The program provides a general background in the field of education and expands the student’s theoretical knowledge using practical, hands-on teaching experiences. FNU awards an Associate of Arts degree upon graduation.
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General Education (48 Credits)
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SLS 1501College Study Skills1
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ENC 1101English Composition I3
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ENC 1102English Composition II3
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SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communications3
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Any 3 Humanities courses.9
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AML 1010Survey of American Literature I3
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AML 1631Hispanic American Literature3
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LIT 2330Children's Literature3
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LIT 2460Literature Through Film3
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PHI 1010Introduction to Philosophy3
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PHI 1100Logic3
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PHI 1600Ethics3
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HUM 1020Humanities3
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HUM 1030Origins of Western Civilization3
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HUM 1510Understanding Arts3
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MUH 2011Music Appreciation3
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Any 3 Social Science Courses9
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AMH 1010American History to 18653
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AMH 1020American History from 18653
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CCJ 2001Criminology3
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DEP 2004Human Growth and Development3
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ECO 2013Principles of Macroeconomics3
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POS 2041American Government and Politics3
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PSY 1012General Psychology3
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SYG 2000Principles of Sociology3
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BSC 1010General Biology3
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BSC 1010LGeneral Biology Lab I1
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ESC 1000Earth Science3
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MAC 1105College Algebra I3
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MTG 2204Geometry3
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STA 2014Introduction to Statistics4
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CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology3
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EDF 1005Introduction to Education3
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EDF 1030Classroom Management3
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EDF 2085Teaching Diverse Populations3
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CGS 1013CTechnology in Education3
During an Education Degree program, you learn about different approaches to teaching. You develop a better understanding of the curriculum and gain unique teaching methods. You also learn about student behavior and how to manage difficult situations.
During this program, you develop a better understanding of the psychology of learning and how to motivate students. You gain practical skills, like how to plan lessons, create assessment materials, and develop course materials. You learn about the legal and ethical considerations of teaching, including the principles of student privacy and confidentiality.
You also develop your communication and collaboration skills, which are important when working with colleagues and students. As you can see, an Education program offers more than just a degree, it provides you with the skills necessary to pursue a successful career in teaching.
Note: A total of 40 hours of field experience is required for graduation.
Four-year institutions might require the student to pass all the components of the CLAST in order to be admitted into their upper-level courses.
*General Education Component (see page 219)
**This course has prerequisites; check course descriptions.
****Course is required as part of the program.
An Associate of Arts (A.A.) program is a two-year course of study that covers the core materials needed to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor‘s degree.