Occupational Education Associate, AAS

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Program Code: A55320

The Occupational Education Associate curriculum is designed for individuals skilled and experienced in a trade or technical specialty who would like to receive an associate degree in preparation for teaching or other purposes.

Course work is designed to supplement previous education, training, and/or experience the individual has already attained.

Graduates of the program may find employment as instructors in the field of occupational education.

General Education Courses: 15 Hours

English: 6 Hours

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3
or
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credits: 3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts: 3 Hours

Selected from the list of Humanities/Fine Arts electives for the Associate in Applied Science Degree appearing in the college catalog.

Math/Natural Sciences: 3 Hours selected from the following:

MAT 121 - Algebra/Trigonometry I Credits: 3
MAT 171 - Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4

Major Courses: 59 Hours

Required Courses: 21 Hours

EDU 175 - Intro to Trade & Industri Credits: 3
EDU 176 - Occ Analysis & Course Dev Credits: 3
EDU 177 - Instructional Methods Credits: 3
EDU 179 - Vocational Student Organ. Credits: 3
EDU 271 - Educational Technology Credits: 3
EDU 281 - Instruc Strat/Read & Writ Credits: 3
ISC 121 - Envir Health & Safety Credits: 3

Other Major Courses: 35 Hours

EDU 161 - Intro to Exceptional Chil Credits: 3
EDU 163 - Classroom Mgmt and Instruction Credits: 3
Formal training and/or work experience within the specialty area(s) Credits: 29 *

Other Required: 3 Hours

CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3

Other Required Courses: 1 Hour

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or
ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1

Total Occupational Education Associate, AAS: 75 Credits

* Formal training includes 29 SHC of courses from major requirements of Diploma and Associate in Applied Science Degree programs currently offered by the College. 0-8 SHC of which may be completed through cooperative work experience.