Education

The Associate of Science in Education is a transfer degree for the student who plans to obtain an Elementary (K-6) or Mid-level (4-8) teaching degree from Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University in Mountain Home, University of Central Arkansas, or Harding NWA. Northark has agreements with these universities to offer students seamless options for transfer to junior/senior level courses required to ultimately obtain a bachelor’s degree in teaching. Since these institutions have variations in required courses, students should work closely with a Northark advisor to complete specific courses needed for a smooth transition to the junior level at any of these colleges.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to identify and reflect upon various attributes of an effective teacher, including, but not limited to, establishing a positive classroom environment, strategies for classroom management, maintaining student/teacher rapport, curriculum requirements, and lesson plans. Students will be able to successfully use various forms of technology to assist them in the completion of activities and lesson plans for use with future students.

Total Credits: 60

ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
SPCH 2303 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
MAT 1213 - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3 or higher level MAT
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4
PHSC 1004 - Fundamentals of Physical Science Credits: 4
2 Humanities Electives - Courses may be chosen from the following: ART 1003 or MUS 1003 or ENGL 2213 or ENGL 2223 Credits 6
PLSC 2003 - American National Government Credits: 3
HIST 2233 - History of Arkansas Credits: 3
EDUC 1213 - Education Profession Credits: 3
EDUC 2213 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
HIST 1113 - World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIST 1123 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3
Select one of the following courses
HIST 2003 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIST 2013 - United States History II Credits: 3
Select courses below based on the Education Track or 2+2 agreement Credits 16
CHEM 1415, ENGL 2013, 2023, 2303, 2213, 2223, ECON 2313, 2323, DRAM 1003, EDUC 2013, 2023, GEOL 1014, HIST 1113, 1123, 2003, 2013, MAT 1233, 1243, 2003, 2013, 2123, 2133, 2204, MUS 1003, PHSC 1033, 1103, PSYC 2003