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2018-2019 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education Specialization K-8, AA&S

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Purpose: The Education K-8 Specialization program is designed to provide the courses in general education for the student who plans to complete a baccalaureate degree program in elementary education at a four-year institution. Students who plan to enter this program should be aware of the opportunities for professional employment in the several specialized areas of teaching and counseling. Students must complete a Division of Professional and Technical Studies approved background check prior to enrollment in EDU 200  course.

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through assessment and/or transcript review and may be required to take placement tests in math, writing, and reading to aid in placing students in the appropriate courses. Students who do not meet required placement levels must enroll in developmental studies courses.

Education Specialization K-8 Curriculum Degree Requirements:

Student Development

English

Mathematics

History

Health/Physical Education

Note: HLT 143 , HLT 250 , HLT 261 , HLT 262 , HLT 263 , and HLT 290  DO NOT meet HLT/PE requirement

  • Any HLT or PED course(s) 3

Humanities

One of the following:

Social Sciences

Lab Sciences

Communication

Computer Competency

Education

Transfer Elective(s)

  • Any course which has been approved as a transfer elective 5

Total Minimum Credits: 62

1 Students are strongly encouraged to take SDV 101 .
2 Students should check with institutions to which they are considering transferring to determine appropriate MTH courses and/or sequences.
3 Veterans may be awarded credit for military experience to meet this requirement.
4 Students passing the computer competency exam will need to take an additional transfer elective course in place of ITE 115 .
5 Transfer elective credits must be selected from the Approved Transfer Electives List. See a counselor, a faculty advisor, or http://www.germanna.edu/ counselingcenter/transfer-electives.asp. It is recommended that students select electives based on the requirements of the education program to which they wish to transfer.

Students graduating from this program may be called upon to participate in a general education outcomes assessment during their last semester.

Suggested Scheduling:

First Year

First Five

Total Credits: 16

Second Semester

Total Credits: 16

Second Year

Third Semester

Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester

Total Credits: 15

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