Title of Major: Secondary Education - Chemistry, A.A.T.
Award: Associate of Arts in Teaching, A.A.T.
Code: AAT.EDU.SEC-CHEM
Total Credit Hours: 62
http://www.aacc.edu/programs-and-courses/credit-and-degree-seekers/education/
Purpose: The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree is designed for students preparing to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a baccalaureate degree and earn Maryland state teacher certification. The program incorporates foundation coursework in teacher education, content coursework in a selected certification area and a field-based experience at the appropriate level of teacher certification.
Additional Degree Requirements
To earn the degree and be eligible for seamless transfer within Maryland, students must complete all required coursework and the following additional requirements:
- Students must submit official qualifying scores as established by the State Superintendent of Schools on pre-professional basic skills tests (e.g., SAT, ACT, PRAXIS/CORE) approved by the State Board of Education prior to the completion of the 30th credit hour. For more details visit Praxis Information.
- Students must complete fieldwork requirements as indicated by the Teacher Education and Child Care Institute.
- Students must earn a C or better in all coursework required for the degree and obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better.
Students may be required to meet additional admittance requirements at the chosen transfer institution.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Karen Phelan, Ed.D.
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
TERM 1
Course Name |
Credits |
Term Taken |
Grade |
ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR
ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR
ENG 121-Composition and Literature
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours |
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HEA 111-Personal and Community Health |
3 credit hours |
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CHE 111-General Chemistry 1
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4 credit hours |
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MAT 191-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1
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4 credit hours |
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PSY 111-Introduction to Psychology |
3 credit hours |
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TERM 2
Course Name |
Credits |
Term Taken |
Grade |
ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR
ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers
OR Elective
(Must have 60 credits to graduate)
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0-3 credit hours |
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EDU 111-Foundations of Education
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3 credit hours |
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CHE 112-General Chemistry 2
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4 credit hours |
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MAT 192-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2
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4 credit hours |
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Social & Behavioral Science GER (except HIS)
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3 credit hours |
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TERM 3
Course Name |
Credits |
Term Taken |
Grade |
EDU 133-Growth and Development
(first 8-week session)
EDU 133 and EDU 214 are offered in accelerated formats and should be taken consecutively during the third semester to complete the program within a two-year timeframe.
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3 credit hours |
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EDU 214-Introduction to Special Education
(second 8-week session)
EDU 133 and EDU 214 are offered in accelerated formats and should be taken consecutively during the third semester to complete the program within a two-year timeframe. EDU 214 meets the diversity requirement for this degree. EDU 214 and EDU 211 meet the computer competency requirement for this degree.
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3 credit hours |
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CHE 213-Organic Chemistry 1
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4 credit hours |
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PHY 211-General Physics 1
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4 credit hours |
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COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR
COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers |
3 credit hours |
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TERM 4
Course Name |
Credits |
Term Taken |
Grade |
EDU 211-Educational Psychology
EDU 214 and EDU 211 meet the computer competency requirement for this degree.
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3 credit hours |
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Arts & Humanities GER (except COM)
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3 credit hours |
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CHE 214-Organic Chemistry 2
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4 credit hours |
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PHY 212-General Physics 2
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4 credit hours |
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