Title of Major: Secondary Education - Physics, A.A.T.

Award: Associate of Arts in Teaching, A.A.T.

Code: AAT.EDU.SEC-PHYS

Total Credit Hours: 64-67

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
PSY 111-Introduction to Psychology	3 credit hours
CHE 111-General Chemistry 1	4 credit hours
MAT 191-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1	4 credit hours
Arts & Humanities GER (except COM)	3 credit hours

 

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 for graduation)	3 credit hours
EDU 111-Foundations of Education	3 credit hours
CHE 112-General Chemistry 2	4 credit hours
MAT 192-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2	4 credit hours
PHY 211-General Physics 1	4 credit hours

 

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 in a two-year timeframe.	3 credit hours
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 in a two-year timeframe. EDU 214 meets the diversity requirement for this degree. EDU 214 and EDU 211 meet the computer comptency requirement for this degree.	3 credit hours
MAT 201-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 3	4 credit hours
MAT 212-Differential Equations	4 credit hours
PHY 212-General Physics 2	4 credit hours

 

TERM 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
EDU 211-Educational Psychology	3 credit hours
COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers	3 credit hours
PHY 213-General Physics 3	4 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Science GER (except PSY)	3 credit hours
PHE Elective	1 credit hour