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Education:
Associate of Arts in Teaching English
A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to an English teacher
preparation program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland.
Students planning to transfer out of the state should consult with the Counseling
& Advising Office as well as an academic advisor at their transfer school of choice.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101
English Composition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3/4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101
General Psychology
3
ED 102
Schools & Society
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
EN 102 English Composition & Literature
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (lab course) (GenEd course list)
4
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
3/4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd course list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Choose from 1 category:
Computer Literacy Elective (GenEd course list)
Interdisciplinary Issues Elective (GenEd course list)
Multicultural Issues & Perspectives Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Other Requirements
EN 201 British Literature or
EN 202 British Literature
3
EN 203
American Literature or
EN 204 American Literature or
EN 230 African American Literature
3
EN 205 World Literature or
EN 206 World Literature
3
EN 231 English Language Studies
3
ED 202 Educational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED 203 Foundations of Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
HI
History Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6
PS 204 Psychology of Adolescence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Free Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
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A.A.T. requirements:
To earn the A.A.T., students must achieve a minimum of a 2.750 cumulative
GPA and earn a “C” or better in all courses used to satisfy the A.A.T.
requirements. Students must also provide the Registrar’s Office with qualifying
scores on one of the state-approved basic skills tests for future teachers.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor at
their transfer institution as early as possible and should be aware that some
colleges and universities may require higher GPAs and/or additional tests.
Education:
Associate of Arts in Teaching Elementary
Education/Elementary Special Education
A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to an elementary
and/or special education teacher preparation program at a four-year college or
university in the state of Maryland. Students may be required to take additional
special education or inclusion courses as part of the requirements for a
baccalaureate degree and teacher education certification at a four-year institution.
Students planning to transfer out of the state should consult with the Counseling
& Advising Office as well as an academic advisor at their transfer school of choice.
Course
Credits
English
EN 101 English Composition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
EN 102 English Composition & Literature
3
Mathematics
MA 207
Elementary Statistics with Probability
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PS 101 General Psychology
3
HI 102 History of Western Civilization or
HI 201 History of the United States or
HI 202 History of the United States
3
GG 102 Cultural Geography
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Arts & Humanities
AR 100 Introduction to the Creative Arts
3
CMSP 103 Speech Fundamentals or
CMSP 105 Small Group Communication
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
BI 100 Fundamental Concepts of Biology or
BI 101 General Biology
4
PC 114 Contemporary Physical Science
4
PC 115 Introduction to Geoscience
4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
HE 204 Health Education
3
Other Requirements
ED 102 Schools and Society
3
ED 202
Educational Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED 203 Foundations of Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED/PS 208 Human Growth and Development . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ED 214
Processes and Acquisition of Reading . . . . . . . . . . .
3
MA 105 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics I
4
MA 106 Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics II
4
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A.A.T. requirements:
To earn the A.A.T., students must achieve a minimum of a 2.750 cumulative
GPA and earn a “C” or better in all courses used to satisfy the A.A.T.
requirements. Students must also provide the Registrar’s Office with qualifying
scores on one of the state-approved basic skills tests for future teachers.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor at
their transfer institution as early as possible and should be aware that some
colleges and universities may require higher GPAs and/or additional tests.