Education — Middle and Secondary Level

Education: Middle and Secondary Level provides two opportunities for students. It offers a pathway for students to earn an associate of arts degree in education, which is now required for many entry-level jobs in Pennsylvania K-12 schools. It also serves as a first step for those students who wish to transfer to four-year schools so that they may earn their baccalaureate degrees in education. The program offers two levels (Middle and Secondary) with two areas of concentration for each level (Math/Science and Humanities).

The Education: Middle and Secondary Level program prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate-degree granting institutions by introducing them to the field of education while guiding them through a coherent and well-rounded sequence of courses. Within each concentration, there are several possible subject areas in which to specialize; therefore, students choose from a list of content electives in those subjects.

After successful completion of this curriculum, students receive an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. Most graduates then transfer to a four-year institution where they earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Education and are eligible for certification to teach at the middle or secondary levels, in areas related to their concentration.

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Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School – est. salary $130,439
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
– est. salary $64,510*
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education – est. salary -  est. salary $75,800

**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

 

Courses and Completion Sequence

The following courses and sequence of courses is designed for the optimal success and completion of the Education — Middle and Secondary Level degree/certificate. Any alterations should be discussed with your academic advisor.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or
ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
3 credits ENGL 101 is a prerequisite for many courses, including ENGL 102, ENGL 115, ED 201, and ED 214 Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology 3 credits   Technological Competency
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or
PSYC 101H - 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors)
3 credits Prerequisite for PSYC 209 Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
Middle Level (any concentration) or Secondary Level,
Humanities & Special Education Concentration:

MATH 161 - Pre-Calculus I*
Secondary Level,
Math/Science Concentration:
MATH 171 - Calculus I
3 or 4 credits Students should choose math courses according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor or their program coordinator regarding optimal math course selection.While these math courses meet CCP's graduation requirements, students may need to take additional mathematics courses at their transfer institution.

MATH 161 requires FNMT 118 completed with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 161 or higher

MATH 171 requires MATH 162 completed with a grade of C or better, or placement in MATH 171 or higher. MATH 171 is also a prerequisite for PHYS 111 or PHYS 140

All students in the program must take a minimum of two semesters of college-level mathematics.
Quantitative Reasoning
ED 201 - Foundations of Education for Middle and Secondary Years 3 credits

ED 201 is a prerequisite for ED 265, ED 214, and ED 255
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses.

Major Course
  • This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate degree
  • Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register

Semester 2

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or
ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
3 credits   Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking 3 credits   Oral Communication/
Creative Expression
PSYC 209 - Adolescent Psychology 3 credits Prerequisite for ED 265 (may be taken concurrently)  
ED 214 - Cognition and Learning in the Classroom 3 credits

Prerequisite for ED 255 and ED 265

Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses.

Major Course
Middle Level (any concentration) or Secondary Level,
Humanities & Special Education Concentration:

MATH 162 - Precalculus II*

Secondary Level,
Math/Science Concentration:

MATH 172 - Calculus II

3 or 4 credits

Students should choose math courses according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor or their program coordinator regarding optimal math course selection.

While these math courses meet CCP's graduation requirements, students may need to take additional mathematics courses at their transfer institution.

MATH 162 requires completion of MATH 161 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in MATH 162 or higher

MATH 172 requires completion of MATH 171 with a grade of "C" or better, or placement in MATH 172 or higher and is a prereq for PHYS 241

All students in the program must take a minimum of two semesters of college-level mathematics.

Required second semester of college-level mathematics

Semester 3

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ED 265 - Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Practices 3 credits Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses. Major Course
Middle Level or Secondary Level, Humanities & Special Education Concentration:
BIOL 106 - General Biology I

Middle Level and Secondary Level, Math/Science Concentration:
CHEM 110 - Introductory Chemistry or
PHYS 111 - General Physics I or
PHYS 140 - Mechanics, Heat and Sound or
BIOL 123 - Principles of Biology I

4 or 5 credits Students should choose science courses according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor.

BIOL 106 is a prerequisite for BIOL 107

PHYS 111, or permission of the department head, is a prerequisite for PHYS 112

PHYS 140 is a prerequisite for PHYS 241

CHEM 110 completed with a grade of "C" or better and FNMT 118 are prerequisites for CHEM 121

BIOL 123 with a grade of "C" or better is a prerequisite for BIOL 124

CHEM 110 or permission of department head is a prerequisite for BIOL 123

All students in the program must take a minimum of two semesters of science.
Scientific Reasoning
History Course (choose one):
HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or
HIST 102 - United States History: The Civil War and the 19th Century or
HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century and Beyond ** or
HIST 103H - United States and Pennsylvania History: The 20th Century (Honors)  **
3 credits Students planning to transfer to Temple University should take HIST 101 or HIST 103, not HIST 102  
Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) *** 3 to 5 credits Students selecting their content electives must receive approval from their education faculty advisor before they can register for their content electives. Banner will prevent students from registering without their advisor's approval. Content Elective
Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) *** 3 to 5 credits   Content Elective

Semester 4

Course Number and Name Credits Advisory Notes Course Type
ED 255 - Teaching English Language Learners 3 credits Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses. Major Course
Middle Level (any concentration) or
Secondary Level, Humanities Concentration:
BIOL 107 - General Biology II or
EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or
EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors)
Secondary Level, Math/Science Concentration:
ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or
ART 103H - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance (Honors) or
ART 104 - History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern or
ART 104H - History of Art: Renaissance to Modern (Honors)
MUS 103 - Introduction to Music or
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy or
PHIL 101H - Introduction to Philosophy (Honors) or
Any 100 or 200-level World Language course or
Any Religious Studies course (RS)
3 or 4 credits Students in Middle Level and students in Secondary Level Humanities should choose science courses according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor.

BIOL 107 requires BIOL 106 completed, with a grade of "C" or better.

Students in the Secondary Level Math/Science Concentration should choose a humanities course according to transfer institution, in consultation with an advisor.

Students who plan to attend a religiously-affiliated college or university should take a Religious Studies (RS) course.
 
Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) *** 3 to 5 credits Students selecting their content electives must receive approval from their education faculty advisor before they can register for their content electives. Banner will prevent students from registering without their advisor's approval. Content Elective
Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) *** 3 to 5 credits   Content Elective
Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) *** 3 to 5 credits   Content Elective
  • If this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
  • Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
  • Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

General Education Requirements:

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request for Course Substitution of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

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