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2014-2015 Academic Catalog

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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education - Elementary, A.A.

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The Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education is intended to transfer to a four-year Teacher Education program in Elementary Education. Students are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and carefully coordinate their coursework at San Juan College with the requirements of the transfer institution. Your four-year degree program may require additional pre-approved credit hours within your chosen teaching field.

General Education Requirements

Communications

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.

Mathematics

MATH-121 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher 3 cr.

Choose 2 Courses:

MATH-122 Math for Elementary Teacher II 3 cr.
MATH-215 Math for Elem & Middle School Teachers 3 cr.
MATH-130 Conceptual Mathematics 3 cr.
MATH-160 College Algebra 3 cr.

Laboratory Science

BIOL-121 Introductory Biology I 4 cr. OR
BIOL-122 Introductory Biology II 4 cr.

Physical Science

Choose One Course from the following:

PHYS-211 Gen Physics I 3 cr. AND
PHYS-211L Gen Physics Lab I 1 cr.
CHEM-110 Introductory Chemistry 4 cr. OR
CHEM-111 General Chemistry I 4 cr.
GEOL-110 Introduction to Geology 4 cr.
ASTR-110 Intro to Astronomy 4 cr.

Social/Behavioral Science

PSYC-120 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.

Choose One Common Core Social Science Class:

ECON-251 Macroeconomics 3 cr.
ECON-252 Microeconomics 3 cr.
POLS-110 Intro to Political Science 3 cr.
POLS-250 American National Government 3 cr.
SOCI-110 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
SOCI-210 Social Problems 3 cr.
SOCI-215 Sociology of Marriage & Family 3 cr.
ANTH-110 Intro to Anthropology 3 cr.
ANTH-210 Intro to Cultural Anthropology 3 cr.
ANTH-211 Introduction to Biological Anthropology 4 cr.
ANTH-255 Ancient Peoples-Southwest 3 cr.
GEOG-145 Human Geography 3 cr.

Humanities/Fine Arts Science

HIST-121 Western Civilization to 1700 3 cr. OR
HIST-122 Western Civilization from 1700 3 cr.
HIST-211 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr. OR
HIST-212 U.S. History From 1865 3 cr.
History Elective: Any History course over 110 not previously used. 3 cr.

Total General Education Requirements: 35-36

Core Requirements

PSYC-230 Human Development 3 cr.
BIOL-230 Environmental Conservation 4 cr.
HIST-260 New Mexico History 3 cr.
ARTS-217 Art-Elementary School Teachers 3 cr.
MUSI-218 Music in the Elem Classroom 3 cr.
ENGL-271 Introduction to the Study of Language 3 cr.
EDUC-121 Introduction to Teaching 3 cr.

Total Credits: 63-64

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
MATH-121 Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher 3 cr.
Physical Science
PSYC-120 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
HIST-121 Western Civilization to 1700 3 cr. OR
HIST-122 Western Civilization from 1700 3 cr.

Spring 1

ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
Math
BIOL-121 Introductory Biology I 4 cr. OR
BIOL-122 Introductory Biology II 4 cr.
MUSI-218 Music in the Elem Classroom 3 cr.
HIST-211 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr. OR
HIST-212 U.S. History From 1865 3 cr.

Fall 2

COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.
HIST-260 New Mexico History 3 cr.
EDUC-121 Introduction to Teaching 3 cr.
BIOL-230 Environmental Conservation 4 cr.
PSYC-230 Human Development 3 cr.

Spring 2

Suggested Course Sequence Part-time Students:

Fall 1

Spring 1

ENGL-211 Advanced Composition 3 cr.
Math

Summer 1

HIST-121 Western Civilization to 1700 3 cr. OR
HIST-122 Western Civilization from 1700 3 cr.
COMM-110 Public Speaking 3 cr. OR
COMM-111 Interpersonal Communication 3 cr.

Fall 2

Spring 2

HIST-211 U.S. History to 1865 3 cr. OR
HIST-212 U.S. History From 1865 3 cr.
BIOL-121 Introductory Biology I 4 cr. OR
BIOL-122 Introductory Biology II 4 cr.

Summer 2

History Elective

Fall 3

BIOL-230 Environmental Conservation 4 cr.
PSYC-230 Human Development 3 cr.

Spring 3

Summer 3

HIST-260 New Mexico History 3 cr.

Fall 4

Spring 4

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