Education Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree (Middle School Education)
Program Goals
- Students will articulate what it means to be a teacher.
- Students will become better educators of Arkansas students.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
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Student will able to express her/his own philosophy of education. |
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Student will have beginning skills and knowledge that are used in a learning environment.
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PLO 3.
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Student will be able to participate in rich professional, critical talk.
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PLO 4.
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Student will know Arkansas schools and communities.
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PLO 5.
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Student will know Arkansas students and their families.
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PLO 6.
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Students will commit themselves to being an advocate for quality education.
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Transfer Option
- Southern Arkansas University
- BS Middle School Education
Program Description
The Associate of Science in Education with an emphasis in Middle School Education is designed to provide the first two years of coursework for ease of transfer into Southern Arkansas University’s Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
- A [P] indicates that a prerequisite is required before the course can be taken. Refer to the prerequisites table listed below the degree plan or the course description in the College Catalog to determine the prerequisite.
General Requirements
- This degree requires successful completion of 62 credit hours.
- All degree-seeking students are required to take Rocket Awareness Orientation.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (15 hours)
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Semester II (16 hours)
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Semester III (15 hours)
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Choose six (6) hours from Concentrations below.
Semester IV (16 hours)
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Choose nine (9) hours from Concentrations below.
Concentrations (Choose two (2) areas; complete at least 14 credit hours)
Social Studies (9 credit hours)
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Language Arts (9 credit hours)
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Math (8) credit hours
Science (11 credit hours)
Total Credit Hours: 62