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English Education
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
ENGL 101 English Composition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology
3
EDUC 110 Schools & Society
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
ENGL 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
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Computer Literacy Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Other Requirements
ENGL 201 British Literature Anglo-Saxon Period through the Eighteenth
Century or
ENGL 202 British Literature Eighteenth Century through the Present
3
ENGL 203 American Literature Pre-Colonial through the Civil War Periods or
ENGL 204 American Literature Civil War Period through the Present or
ENGL 230 African American Literature (satisfies cultural
competence requirement)
3
ENGL 205 World Literature through 1650 C.E. (satisfies cultural
competence requirement) or
ENGL 206 World Literature 1650 C.E. through the Present
(satisfies cultural competence requirement)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
ENGL 231 English Language Studies
3
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology
3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement)
3
HIST
History Electives
6
PSYC 204 Psychology of Adolescence
3
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. 45 hours of observation in a school
based setting is required as part of the Education coursework.
Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.Mathematics Education
A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a mathematics
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
ENGL 101 English Composition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
MATH 185 Calculus I
4
MATH 195 Calculus II
4
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology
3
EDUC 110 School and Society
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Humanities Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Biological & Physical Sciences
PHYS 151 General Physics I
4
PHYS 252 General Physics II
4
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Computer Literacy Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Other Requirements
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology
3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement)
3
MATH 285 Calculus III
4
MATH 265 Linear Algebra
4
PSYC 204 Psychology of Adolescence
3
Electives (recommended to include MATH 165 or MATH 145,
if needed, and PHYS 101 if there has been no previous
coursework in physics)
6
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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. 45 hours of observation in a school
based setting is required as part of the Education coursework.
Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.Spanish Education
A.A.T. Degree (Transfer)
This curriculum is designed for students planning to transfer to a Spanish 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
ENGL 101 English Composition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Mathematics
Mathematics Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences
PSYC 101 General Psychology
3
EDUC 110 Schools and Society
3
Arts & Humanities
Arts Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Communications Elective (GenEd course list)
3
SPAN 101 Introductory Spanish I
3
SPAN 102 Introductory Spanish II
3
SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I (satisfies cultural
competence requirement)
3
SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II (satisfies cultural
competence requirement)
3
Choose two consecutive courses in another language:
FREN, GERM, ITAL, or LATN
6
Biological & Physical Sciences
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (Lab course) (GenEd course list)
4
Biological & Physical Sciences Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Interdisciplinary & Emerging Issues
Wellness Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Computer Literacy Elective (GenEd course list)
3
Other Requirements
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology
3
EDUC 230 Foundations of Special Education (satisfies cultural
competence requirement)
3
PSYC 204 Psychology of Adolescence
3
Elective (SPAN 211 recommended)
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. 45 hours of observation in a school
based setting is required as part of the Education coursework.
Transfer Note: For more information on careers and transfer, contact the Counseling & Advising office at 301.846.2471 or visit the Programs web page.Teacher Preparation
Students wishing to teach in certification areas not covered by the A.A.T. programs
can also begin their studies at FCC. Before transferring, future teachers are
advised to take EDUC 110 (Schools and Society), achieve a minimum of a 2.750
cumulative GPA and have qualifying scores on one of the state-approved basic
skills tests for future teachers. Course requirements vary widely by transfer school
and teaching area. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to consult the
Education Department at their transfer institution and meet with their academic
advisor at FCC as early as possible in order to plan their coursework.