Academic Programs and Services

Education - Elementary Option

The Education curriculum prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions by introducing them to the field of education while guiding them through a coherent sequence of liberal arts and sciences courses. By doing this, they prepare for careers in the field of education. After successful completion of this curriculum, students receive an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree.

The Education - Elementary Option is appropriate for students who wish to prepare for a teaching career in an elementary (K-6) school. The Education curriculum has fourteen transfer agreements with baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in the region. Because transfer institutions require specific courses to be taken prior to entry, it is highly recommended that students consult catalogues of schools to which they might transfer and transfer worksheets available in the Career and Transfer Center, as well as their advisors and mentors, in order to make appropriate selections for their elective courses. According to Pennsylvania mandates under Chapter 354, students will need a 3.0 G.P.A. for entry into teacher certification courses. In addition, they must pass Praxis I - Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before entry into these courses.

Program Entry Requirements:
Students interested in the field of education may enroll in this curriculum. They must take College placement tests prior to or at the time of entry in order to receive correct course placement. If needed, students must complete developmental work in English and/or mathematics before enrolling in Education courses.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 64 credits and a grade point average of 2.0 are required for graduation.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.