General Studies, Secondary Teacher Education Specialization in Mathematics, AS

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PURPOSE: This program is specifically designed for students who plan to transfer into a math major at most four-year colleges and plan to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Following the prescribed coursework in this program will result in graduation with the Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) in General Studies with a Specialization in Secondary Teacher Education in Mathematics. Students who complete this program will be required to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills exams for acceptance into teacher education programs at senior institutions. Students should consult with their advisor to ensure that they select courses that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university. Specific secondary teacher education requirements vary at senior institutions, however, and students should consult with senior institutions for additional guidance regarding electives for pre-teacher preparation.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students may need to complete placement tests in English and mathematics. Visit www.jtcc.edu/placement for all course placement options. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental and prerequisite courses to prepare students for the curriculum. New students should visit the Advising Center and returning students their faculty advisor for more information. Text in italics and parentheses indicates approved course substitutions.

Required Courses

SDV 101 - Orientation to Discipline 1 credit (SDV 100 )
ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credits
ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credits
CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking 3 credits
Mathematics 14-16 credits ²
HIS 111 - History of World Civilization I 3 credits or
HIS 112 - History of World Civilization II 3 credits
HIS 121 - United States History I 3 credits or
HIS 122 - United States History II 3 credits
ART 101 - History and Appreciation of Art I 3 credits or
ART 102 - History and Appreciation of Art II 3 credits or
MUS 121 - Music Appreciation I 3 credits
PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology 3 credits
SPA 101 - Beginning Spanish I 4 credits ⁴ or
FRE 101 - Beginning French I 4 credits ⁴ or
Approved Elective ⁴
SPA 102 - Beginning Spanish II 4 credits ⁴ or
FRE 102 - Beginning French II 4 credits ⁴ or
Approved Elective ⁴
EDU 200 - Introduction to Teaching as a Profession 3 credits

Literature Elective (choose 1): 3 Credits

ENG 241 - Survey of American Literature I 3 credits
ENG 242 - Survey of American Literature II 3 credits
ENG 251 - Survey of World Literature I 3 credits
ENG 252 - Survey of World Literature II 3 credits

Laboratory Elective (choose 1): 4 Credits

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BIO 101 - General Biology I 4 credits
CHM 111 - General Chemistry I 4 credits
PHY 201 - General College Physics I 4 credits

Laboratory Elective (choose 1): 4 Credits

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BIO 102 - General Biology II 4 credits
CHM 112 - General Chemistry II 4 credits
PHY 202 - General College Physics II 4 credits

Approved Elective: 3-5 Credits

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Any courses from the Math Electives List (3 to 5 credits each) or

CSC 200 - Introduction To Computer Science 3 credits
ECO 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
ECO 202 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credits
FRE 201 - Intermediate French I 3 credits
FRE 202 - Intermediate French II 3 credits
HLT 160 - Personal Health and Fitness 3 credits
PHI 111 - Logic I 3 credits
PHI 220 - Ethics 3 credits
REL 230 - Religions of the World 3 credits
SPA 201 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credits
SPA 202 - Intermediate Spanish II 3 credits

Total Minimum Credits for Completion: 60

NOTES:

¹Students are strongly encouraged to complete their SDV, ENG, and MTH requirements first.

²Math majors are required to take a minimum of 14 credits from the Mathematics Electives List, starting their first semester with the highest level class for which they are prepared. Please see below. If possible students are encouraged to take MTH 263, MTH 264, MTH 265, and MTH 266 or MTH 267 in order to be on schedule after transfer to a university.

³For optimum transferability students should take BIO 101 -BIO 102 or CHM 111 -CHM 112 or PHY 201 -PHY 202 .

⁴Some transfer institutions/majors require that students have a foreign language proficiency through the 102 level. Students who took 3 years of the same foreign language in high school may be exempt from this requirement. Native/fluent speakers may enroll directly into SPA 102 or FRE 102 . Please check with your faculty advisor to determine if your transfer institution requires a foreign language and/or if you wish to take a language other than Spanish or French. Students who have fulfilled their foreign language requirement or whose transfer program does not require foreign language may take an Approved Elective.

⁵Students should consult with their academic advisor and prospective four-year institutions to determine best options for transfer. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits to earn an associate degree. Students who have completed a minimum of 60 credits may waive the Approved Elective option.

⁶Students should regularly meet with their faculty advisor, confirm requirements at desired four-year institution, and check their advisement report in MyTyler - SIS.

Math Electives List—Choose minimum 14 credits

MTH 161 - Precalculus I 3 credits
MTH 162 - Precalculus II 3 credits
MTH 167 - Precalculus with Trigonometry 5 credits
MTH 263 - Calculus I 4 credits
MTH 264 - Calculus II 4 credits
MTH 265 - Calculus III 4 credits
MTH 266 - Linear Algebra 3 credits or
MTH 267 - Differential Equations 3 credits