Secondary Education • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.SECED

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This program prepares students for meaningful careers in the field of education. Students in this program are guided in becoming competent secondary school teachers who can effectively use their knowledge, skills, and dispositions to successfully implement instruction in an ever-changing world.

  • Designed for students planning to complete a baccalaureate program in Secondary Education.
  • Students who intend to teach high school should be aware that secondary education usually requires a major in a subject matter discipline (for example: English, Music, History, etc.)
  • Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior institution requirements, which may vary.
  • Students who are planning on teaching in a secondary school are required to have a specified ACT score or to take an alternative test (determined by the State of Illinois) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Students should contact their transfer institution for more specific information associated with possible tests required for advancement in that program and for more information associated with this.
  • EDU 201 includes 30 hours (1 credit hour) of pre-clinical observation.

To learn more about this program or view contact information, visit Education or see a Student Success Advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EDU 201Introduction to Teacher Education

4

EGL 101Composition I

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester:

BIO 101General Biology

4

EDU 210Instructional Technology

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:13

Third Semester:

EDU 215The Exceptional Learner

4

IAI approved Mathematics Selection

3-5

MUS 104Music Appreciation

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

PSY 210Educational Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:16-18

Fourth Semester:

EDU 220Diversity of Schools and Society

4

 

HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4

OR

HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4

 

PSI 101Physical Science

4

PSY 216Adolescent Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Advisor for course planning.

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3

EGL 101Composition I

3

EGL 102Composition II

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Recommended General Education Courses

ART 101Art Appreciation

3

BIO 101General Biology

4

IAI approved Mathematics Selection

3-5

 

HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4

OR

HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4

 

MUS 104Music Appreciation

3

 

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

OR

POS 201State and Local Government

3

 

PSI 101Physical Science

4

PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours:30-32

Recommended Program Courses

EDU 201Introduction to Teacher Education

4

EDU 210Instructional Technology

3

EDU 215The Exceptional Learner

4

EDU 220Diversity of Schools and Society

4

Total Credit Hours:15

Recommended Program Support Courses

PSY 210Educational Psychology

3

PSY 216Adolescent Psychology

3