Secondary Education-English A.A.T.

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Important Information for Education Students

Program Director: Susan Sies · Phone: 410-386-8325 · Email: ssies@carrollcc.edu

The purpose of the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree program in Secondary Education–English is to prepare students to transfer to Maryland colleges and universities with English and Secondary Education programs. Through student-centered instruction, advising, service learning opportunities, and classroom field placements, graduates are well prepared to enter a baccalaureate program. Students leave the program with a wealth of experience and understanding of professionalism as well as the rewards and challenges of teaching in a diverse society.

Degree Requirements

Associate of Arts in Teaching, English Secondary Education, Degree
Recommended Course Sequence: 60 Credits Required

Fall

EDUC 120 - Introduction to Education (Fall & Spring Only)
EDUC 121 - Directed Practicum for Introduction to Education (Fall & Spring Only) *
Mathematics General Education
ENGL 101 - College Writing (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
PSYC 101 - General Psychology (All Terms)
FPA 101 - Introduction to the Arts (Fall & Spring Only)

Spring

ENGL 102 - Writing About Literature - Diversity
EDUC 225 - Educational Psychology (Fall & Spring Only)
EDUC 226 - Directed Practicum for Educational Psychology (Fall & Spring Only) *
ENGL 245 - Modern English Grammar (Spring Term Only)
HIST 105 - History of the United States to 1876
or HIST 106 - History of the United States From 1876 (Fall, Spring & Summer Only)
Skills Test - Pass Pre-professional Basic Skills Test requirement (Praxis Core, SAT or ACT), preferably 2 terms prior to transfer. Students who have a 3.0 GPA upon completing the AAT degree will be considered as having met the basic skills requirement at Carroll, but may need to meet additional basic skill requirements at their transfer institution.

Fall

Biological and Physical Sciences General Education
ENGL 211 - Introduction to American Literature (Summer Term Only)
ENGL 212 - Contemporary World Literature (Winter Term Only)
EDUC 230 - Introduction to Special Education (Fall & Spring Only)
EDUC 231 - Directed Practicum for Special Education (Fall & Spring Only) *

Spring

PSYC 211 - Human Development Through the Life Span (All Terms)
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education
ENGL 240 - British Literature: Love, Money and Empire (Fall Term Only)
COMM 105 - Introduction to Speech Communication (All Terms)
Elective(s) - Refer to ARTSYS and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses, as necessary to meet the 60 credit degree total.

Program Goals

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Analyze theories and principles of student learning.
Correlate classroom learning including cultural competence, inclusion, and professionalism to authentic classroom experiences.
Develop ideas for supporting and empowering diverse families and communities and involving families in their children’s learning through reciprocal relationships.
Use current and inclusive philosophies to analyze and facilitate differentiating instruction for diverse learners.
Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the English language, writing strategies for literary and academic discourse, and literary works from a variety of cultures, historical periods, and genres.

Student Notices

To receive the degree, students must have a 2.750 GPA and meet the Basic Skills Assessment Requirement established by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students are encouraged to earn a minimum grade of C in all A.A.T. course requirements to ensure a smooth transfer and work with an Education Program Director.

The Introduction to Special Education course required by Carroll Community College is a necessary requirement of the College’s A.A.T. degree, but is not sufficient to meet all special education or inclusion course requirements for four-year teacher education programs. Students may be required to take additional special education or inclusion courses as a part of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at four-year institutions.

* Students must be in good academic standing in order to participate in field experiences (EDUC 121 EDUC 226 and EDUC 231 ); one field experience allowed each term.

Diversity requirement: take ENGL 102 .

An Associate of Arts in Teaching degree requires a minimum of 9 credits of 200-level courses.