Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Pre-Education A.A., Elementary & Secondary Education


If you are a full-time student taking 15 hours per semester and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours). Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

This degree transfers to several universities and multiple programs within those universities. Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

This degree map is for students who plan to complete a degree in Elementary Education.  There is a separate Secondary Education degree map .

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1114 - General Biology for Non-Majors (L)   4
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
Humanities - See the General Education Requirements  for course list.  See specific articulation agreement. 3
MATH 1473 - Quantitative Reasoning (A)  or MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A)   3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • Complete a background check in the School of Child Development and Education office.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
Humanities - See the General Education Requirements   for course list.  See specific articulation agreement. 3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestones

  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHLD 2042 - Early Field Experience in Teaching - Elementary   2
PHSC 1114 - General Physical Science (L,N)   4
MATH - See specific articulation agreement for recommended classes 3
Electives - See specific articulation agreement for recommended classes 6
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestone

  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Take the OGET.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOURTH SEMESTER IS SPECIFIC TO THE PLAN OF STUDY AT THE RECEIVING INSTITUTION.

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed OSU (60 hours accepted in transfer)

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
GEOG 1014 - Geography (Physical) (L)   4
GEOG 1043 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (S,I,H)   3
PHED 2603 - Total Wellness   3
Electives - See specific articulation agreement for recommended classes 4
Total Credit Hours 14

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed and Special Education NSU (60 hours accepted in transfer)

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1383 - Nutrition   3
ENGL 2413 - Introduction to Literature (H)   3
GEOG 2033 - World Regional Geography (S,I,H)   3
Foreign Language 3
Electives - See specific articulation agreement for recommended classes 2
Total Credit Hours 14

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed and Early Childhood ORU (65 hours accepted in transfer)

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHLD 2213 - Children with Special Needs   3
CHLD 2513 - Programming for Infants and Toddlers   3
GEOG 1014 - Geography (Physical) (L)   4
PSYC 2023 - Developmental Psychology   3
Foreign Language 6
Total Credit Hours 19

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed English as a Second Language ORU (65 hours accepted in transfer)

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CHLD 2213 - Children with Special Needs   3
GEOG 1014 - Geography (Physical) (L)   4
Humanities - See the General Education Requirements  for course list.  See specific articulation agreement. 3
PSYC 2023 - Developmental Psychology   3
Foreign Language 6
Total Credit Hours 19

Milestones

  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
  • Take the OGET.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to several universities.  Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.