The Education curriculum prepares students for transfer to baccalaureate degree-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: Secondary Math/Science Option is appropriate for students who plan to pursue careers in teaching mathematics, science or related fields in secondary schools.
The Education curriculum has many 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, as well as their advisors, 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 the Pre-Professional Academic Performance Assessment (PAPA) before entry into upper level teacher certification courses at the transfer institution.
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School– est. salary $37,724
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School– est. salary $109,421
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education– est. salary $64,815*
**EMSI Data, 2019; Philadelphia County, PA; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Transfer Opportunities
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 - English Composition | 3 credits | ENGL 101 | |
| MATH 171 - Calculus I | 4 credits | Mathematics | |
| PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits | Social Sciences | |
| HIST 101 - United States History: Colonial America through the Revolutionary Era or HIST 102 - United States History: The 19th Century or HIST 103 - United States History: The 20th Century |
3 credits | Am/Global Diversity Interpretive Writing Intensive | |
| CIS 103 - Applied Computer Technology | 3 credits | Tech Comp |
Semester 2
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Elective | 4 or 5 credits | See Content Electives chart below | Natural Science |
| ENGL 102 - The Research Paper | 3 credits | ENGL 102, Info Lit | |
| MATH 172 - Calculus II | 4 credits | Major Course | |
| ED 201 - Foundations of Education for Middle and Secondary Years | 3 credits | ED 201: There is a 20-hour observation aligned with this course in a secondary math or science class setting. Students will complete their required clearances, health assessment, and mandated reporter certificate. Once approved, the students will upload them onto the digital repository, Castlebranch. All clearances must be maintained and be current within 12 months. |
Major Course |
Content Electives
All students must take four content electives. Students may earn the Associate's degree with any combination of four of the courses listed on the chart below.
| Students planning to teach secondary mathematics or physics should take the following content electives: | Students planning to teach secondary chemistry should take the following content electives: | Students planning to teach secondary biology or general science should take the following content electives: |
| Math 270 and Math 271 and PHYS 111 and PHYS 112 OR PHYS 140 and 241 |
CHEM 121, 122, 221, and 222 | BIOL 123 and 124 CHEM 121 and 122 |
Semester 3
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content Elective | 4 or 5 credits | See Content Electives chart below | Directed Elective |
| Content Elective | 4 or 5 credits | See Content Electives chart below | Directed Elective |
| ED 214 - Cognition and Learning in the Classroom | 3 credits |
For ED 214: ENGL 101 and ED 105 or ED 201 |
Major Course |
| PSYC 209 - Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| Literature Elective or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions or HUM 102 - Cultural Traditions |
3 credits | Directed Elective |
Semester 4
| Course Number and Name | Credits | Advisory Notes | Course Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED 265 - Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Practices | 3 credits |
For ED 265: ED 105 or ED 201 and PSYC 201 or PSYC 209 or PSYC 215 |
Major Course |
|
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or |
3 credits | Directed Elective | |
| ART 103 - History of Art: Ancient to Renaissance or ART 104 - History of Art II: Renaissance to Modern or MUS 103 - Introduction to Music or PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy or Foreign language: any 100 or 200-level course1 |
3 credits |
|
Humanities |
| ENGL 115 - Public Speaking | 3 credits | Major Course | |
| Content Elective | 4 or 5 credits | See Content Electives chart below | Directed Elective |
Content Electives
Students should choose five content electives based on the subject they plan to teach as illustrated below
| English | Five courses in literature, creative writing, or other humanities |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages | Recommended minimum of two semesters in the language they plan to teach and three humanities electives. (Students who are already fluent in the language they intend to teach should take five humanities electives instead.) |
| Social Studies | Choose any five: POLS 111 ECON 181 or 182 HIST 101, 102, 1032, 121, 122, 220, 221 GEOG 101, 103, 180, 222 SOC 101, 233 ANTH 112 |
| Art | ART 103, 104, 105, 109, 115 Students who intend to teach art at the secondary level should also prepare a portfolio. |
| Music | Five music courses are required. MUS 105 and 106 are particularly recommended. MUS 116, 118, 120 and 121 are also recommended. Most baccalaureate programs in music education require testing and/or auditions for incoming transfer students. CCP students who intend to teach music should contact their intended transfer institutions for details. |
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.
Featured Career
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
$64,815
7,041
in the region
+2.1%
in the region
Typical Tasks
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students
How well does it pay?
New workers generally start around $43,159. Normal pay for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education is $64,815 per year, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $95,120.
Program Information
Education: Secondary Math/Science Option
Degree Type:
Associate in Arts (A.A.)Credits Needed to Graduate:
63