Liberal Arts & Sciences w/an option in Education

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Education Undergraduate Associate of Science

Degree Title

Division

Liberal Arts

Degree Designation

Associate of Science

Undergraduate (UG)

Undergraduate

Program Description

In accordance with New Jersey State guidelines and the requirements of many four-year colleges, students who plan to enter the field of education should engage in a broad-based liberal arts curriculum during their freshmen and sophomore years. Students in this program will also study (1) the historical and philosophical foundations of education and (2) the application of psychological theories to educational practices. Students are advised to select academic courses which will coincide with the subject matter they intend to teach. All students should become familiar with the college catalog of the intended transfer institution. Graduates of this program customarily transfer to baccalaureate institutions. Graduates not immediately pursuing an additional degree are eligible to substitute teach in New Jersey schools.

Please Note: The New Jersey Board of Education revised teacher education guidelines in 2016. It is important that all students who choose a teacher education program contact the Advising Department at RCBC or the college/university where they intend to complete the program to determine the content areas which are acceptable majors for teacher education candidates. Students graduating on or after September 1, 2016 must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or higher for NJ certification. Courses taken at accredited two-year colleges are accepted toward meeting requirements for NJ teacher certification only if such courses appear on an official transcript of a regionally accredited four-year college. It is recommended that students take the Praxis Core before transferring to a four-year college in New Jersey.

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Describe the historical and philosophical foundations of American education

Demonstrate a knowledge of the most widely accepted theories and philosophies of education in practical application

Demonstrate written and oral communication skills as an education professional

Compare and contrast the role of federal, state, and local government in education

Apply common psychological thought to teaching pedagogy