Education — Middle and Secondary Level

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Total Credit Hours: 61

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About This Program

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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Program Entry Requirements

New students are normally required to complete the College's placement test prior to their enrollment. Students identified as needing developmental work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate developmental English and mathematics courses as part of the program.
All students are required to take two mathematics courses. Students in the Humanities concentration are required to take MATH 161: Pre-Calculus I and MATH 162: Pre-Calculus II. Students in the Math/Science concentration begin their mathematics sequence with MATH 171: Calculus I and MATH 172: Calculus II. Students who have not tested into this level of mathematics must either take the prerequisite math courses (FNMT 118 or equivalent for MATH 161 and MATH 162 with a grade of C or better for MATH 171) or have taken their equivalents at another college either before enrolling or while enrolled in the program.
Because students will be required to observe and work with children the Program requires students to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Law, 23 Pa. C.S.A., section 6344 (relating to prospective childcare personnel). Students must therefore present up-to-date Pennsylvania criminal history reports, Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal history reports, Department of Public Welfare (child abuse) reports, and health clearances, clearly stating that they are eligible to work with children. (Up-to-date clearance is defined as being no more than 12 months old on the first day of working with children.) Failure to produce up-to-date clearances or a change of clearance status may result in a student's removal from the program. A student who believes that an error of fact has been made in his/her removal may appeal that decision. Information regarding the appeal procedure will be provided with the letter of removal.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree in Education: Middle and Secondary Level, a student must complete a minimum of 61 credit hours as described in the following course sequence. Depending on the courses taken, students in the Math/Science concentration may earn additional credits. In addition, the student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and a minimum grade of "C" in all Education courses. During their matriculation in the program, it is strongly recommended that students meet with a designated Education academic advisor to choose their courses.
Students whose behavior is viewed as inconsistent with professional standards may be dropped from the curriculum pending a departmental hearing.

Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes ENGL 101 is a prerequisite for many courses, including ENGL 102, ENGL 115, ED 201, and ED 214	Course Type Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
Course Number and Name CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Technological Competency
Course Number and Name PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 101H - 101H Introduction to Psychology (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for PSYC 209	Course Type Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
Course Number and Name 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	Credits 3 or 4 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type Quantitative Reasoning
Course Number and Name ED 201 - Foundations of Education for Middle and Secondary Years	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type Major Course

Notes:

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
Course Number and Name ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Writing, Research, Info Lit 2
Course Number and Name ENGL 115 - Public Speaking	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
Course Number and Name PSYC 209 - Adolescent Psychology	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ED 265 (may be taken concurrently)	Course Type
Course Number and Name ED 214 - Cognition and Learning in the Classroom	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Prerequisite for ED 255 and ED 265 Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses.	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name Middle Level (any concentration) or Secondary Level, Humanities & Special Education Concentration: MATH 162 - Precalculus II^* Secondary Level, Math/Science Concentration: MATH 172 - Calculus II	Credits 3 or 4 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type Required second semester of college-level mathematics

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
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Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ED 265 - Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Practices	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses.	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name 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	Credits 4 or 5 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type Scientific Reasoning
Course Number and Name 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) ^	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Students planning to transfer to Temple University should take HIST 101 or HIST 103, not HIST 102	Course Type
Course Number and Name Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) ***	Credits 3 to 5 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type Content Elective
Course Number and Name Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) ***	Credits 3 to 5 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Content Elective

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
Course Number and Name ED 255 - Teaching English Language Learners	Credits 3 credits	Advisory Notes Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Education (ED) courses.	Course Type Major Course
Course Number and Name 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)	Credits 3 or 4 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type
Course Number and Name Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) ***	Credits 3 to 5 credits	Advisory Notes 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.	Course Type Content Elective
Course Number and Name Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) ***	Credits 3 to 5 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Content Elective
Course Number and Name Content Elective (see chart below for choice of content electives) ***	Credits 3 to 5 credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type Content Elective

Notes:

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

Launch Your Career Middle and Secondary Level Education

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 $75,800

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

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$64,510

Median Salary of Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

8,031

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10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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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.

Starting Pay: $57,638

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Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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