The Associate of Arts in Teacher Education provides a convenient and affordable introduction to the profession of teaching. This program provides multiple opportunities for field experience, allowing students to learn the basics of running a classroom by working with pupils under the supervision of experienced teachers. Graduates of the program are eligible to transfer into Bachelor of Science programs leading to Ohio licensure in Early Childhood/P-5 Primary (grades PK-5), Middle Childhood (grades 4-9), Adolescent/Young Adult Education (grades 7-12).
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR REQUIREMENT -STUDENT SUCCESS | ||
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar | 1-2 |
| or YSU 1500S | Youngstown State University Success Seminar | |
| or HONR 1500 | Intro to Honors | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Knowledge Domains: (all General Education courses must be OTM approved courses - please consult an academic advisor regarding GER coursees) | ||
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 with Support | |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| MATH 2661 | Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 1 | 4-6 |
| or MATH 2661C | Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers I with Co-Requisite Support | |
| Natural Science Course with lab (1 other NS met in major) | 4 | |
| The Dynamic Earth | ||
| Two Arts and Humanities Courses | 6 | |
| Social Science Courses (met in major: PSYC 1560 and SOC 2601) | ||
| GER Electives any two additional courses from the above knowledge domains | 6 | |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| PSYC 1560 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 2601 | Social Problems | 3 |
| EDFN 1501 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| GEOL 1504 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| HIST 2650 | CL History of American Democracy | 3 |
| MATH 2662 | Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 2 | 4 |
| HEPE 2624 | Physical Education for Children in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| TCED 2600 | Becoming an Education Professional | 1 |
| TCED 2601 | Diversity and Equity in the Classroom | 1 |
| ELIS 2601 | Development, Learning and the Arts | 3 |
| ENGL 3703 | Literature for Young Children | 3 |
| TERG 2605 | Reading Foundational Skills Across Content Areas Pre-K – 12 | 3 |
| or TERG 3700 | Phonological Awareness and Phonics | |
| Total Semester Hours | 63-67 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| YSU 1500 | Success Seminar or Youngstown State University Success Seminar or Intro to Honors | 1-2 |
| ENGL 1550 or ENGL 1549 | Writing 1 or Writing 1 with Support | 3-4 |
| PSYC 1560 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| EDFN 1501 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| AH Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16-18 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| SOC 2601 | Social Problems | 3 |
| HEPE 2624 | Physical Education for Children in Early Childhood Settings | 3 |
| MATH 2661 or MATH 2661C | Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 1 or Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers I with Co-Requisite Support | 4-6 |
| Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16-18 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| GEOL 1504 | The Dynamic Earth | 3 |
| TCED 2600 | Becoming an Education Professional | 1 |
| HIST 2650 | CL History of American Democracy | 3 |
| TCED 2601 | Diversity and Equity in the Classroom | 1 |
| MATH 2662 | Mathematics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers 2 | 4 |
| Gen Ed Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ELIS 2601 | Development, Learning and the Arts | 3 |
| ENGL 3703 | Literature for Young Children | 3 |
| TERG 2605 | Reading Foundational Skills Across Content Areas Pre-K – 12 (or TERG 3700) | 3 |
| NS Gen Ed + Lab | 4 | |
| AH Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 63-67 | |
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May add General Education Requirements listed as possible summer courses to any of the four semesters
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the Teacher Education program, graduates will be able to:
- Communication skills focusing on effective written and oral communications in an educational setting with parents, fellow educational professionals and community and business leaders
- Knowledge needed to identify, assess, and assist with the education of a diverse student population
- Working foundation of the historical, philosophical, theoretical, and legal issues of education
- Practical professional skills to assist in the establishment and maintenance of an effective, productive, and safe educational setting
- Personal ethical standards and professional practices used by successful education professionals