PURPOSE: This two-year degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college and major in elementary education (kindergarten - 6th grade). Not intended for students who want to teach special education, physical education, health, art, theatre or music.
CREDENTIALS: An Associate of Science (AS) degree is a major related to an area such as business administration, engineering, science, and social sciences that takes 2 years for full time students to complete. Students receiving an AS degree intend to transfer to four-year colleges.
TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is designed for transfer. Students should consult with their advisors to ensure that they select electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer college or university programs of study. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Students must meet JTCC admission requirements. Students who register in this program need to know which four-year college/university they plan to attend so they can select the most appropriate courses in areas where there are choices. Students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. New students should work with their New Student Navigator to get ready for their first semester. They can also email getstarted@brightpoint.edu for assistance. Because transfer requirements will vary based upon the intended transfer institution, students must meet with their faculty advisor to develop a schedule that best suits their goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES: By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
- Convey an understanding of the history of education in the United States.
- Explain the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of an individual.
- Create a lesson plan based on an analysis of a sample related to the program of study: K-6 education.
- Communicate effectively in written and oral contexts.
- Show knowledge, skills, and ability to problem-solve.
- Demonstrate effective communication, instruction, and assessment strategies in a 40-hour field internship setting.
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