The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Secondary Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor`s degree in secondary education leading to teacher certification for grades 6-12 in Earth and Space Science, English, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Political Science, or Spanish. Education and discipline specific courses provide future teachers with the knowledge and skills related to educational philosophies, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and instruction in order to effectively perform the duties associated with the position of a classroom teacher. Students will participate in classroom field experiences to connect theory with practice.
Details
Academic Plan Code:
8140
Award:
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Secondary Education
Total credits required:
60-64
Effective term:
2020 Fall
Award notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to transfer.
Special GPA requirements may apply to concentration area courses within a specific emphasis as noted:
English ASU Emphases - 2.5 GPA in English concentration area courses beyond First Year Composition.
State certification requirements include demonstration of proficiency in the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. Proficiency can be demonstrated via the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) Constitutions of the United States and Arizona test or by taking appropriate coursework: GCU/POS113, HIS103 and POS221, POS221 and POS222, or POS220.
Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for participation in field experiences and for admission to a university teacher education program. Applicants must present an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card to be copied by the advisor or designee. Please contact your advisor for information about obtaining the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of secondary education content area. (ARB+++++, AST111, AST112, BIO181, BIO181XT, BIO182, BIO201, BIO202, BPC110, CHI+++++, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CIS105, CRW+++++, CSC100, CSC100AA, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC120, CSC180, CSC180AA, CSC180AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, ECN+++++, ECN211, ECN212, ENG+++++, ENG2++, ENG200, ENG205, ENG213, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, ENH+++++, ENH190, ENH2++, ENH221, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, EXS101, EXS125, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, FON241, FRE+++++, GCU+++++, GCU121, GCU122, GER+++++, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, GLG105, GLG110, GLG110IN, GLG111, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, HES100, HIS+++, HIS100, HIS101, HIS102, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, HIS253, HIS254, ITA+++++, JPN+++++, MAT206, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT262, MAT276, MAT277, PHY101, PHY101AA, PHY111, PHY111AA, POS+++++, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, PSY101, SLC201, SLG+++++, SPA+++++, SPA201, SPA202, SPA203, SPA204)
- Analyze instruction, relationships, and classroom management strategies observed in classroom field experience. (CFS176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, CRE101, COM, [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Exhibit a foundational knowledge of human development, teaching and learning theories, instructional strategies, cultural differences, and/or inclusive educational practices to individualize instruction for diverse learners. (CFS176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, CRE101, COM, [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Demonstrate ongoing learning and use evidence to continually evaluate professional growth, ethics, knowledge, skills, and dispositions (e.g. collaboration, professionalism, reflection, time management, effective communication). (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, CRE101, [FYC], [MA])
- Synthesize knowledge of current and historical influences on education at the local, state, federal and/or global levels. (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, GCU/POS113, POS220, [MA])
- Advocate for the role of education in a democratic society through participation in community activities, demonstrating respect for differing cultures and values. (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, GCU/POS113, POS220)
- Describe accepted professional and ethical standards of conduct that guide interactions with peers, students, teachers, administrators, and community members. (CFS176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, CRE101, POS220, POS221, POS222, [COM], [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6-52 | |
| Complete all courses in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Students should work with an advisor to determine the appropriate coursework and transfer institution for their intended area of study. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Required Courses section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | ||
| Subplan 1: Arizona State University (Polytechnic, Tempe, West), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Earth and Space Sciences) | ||
| AST111 | Introduction to Solar System Astronomy | 4 |
| AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (4) OR | |
| GLG110 | Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND | |
| GLG111 | Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment (4) | 4 |
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| GLG102 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG104 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| PHY101 | Introduction to Physics (4) OR | |
| PHY101AA | Introduction to Physics (5) OR | |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) OR | |
| PHY111AA | General Physics I (5) | 4-5 |
| Subplan 2: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Earth Science | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| BIO181XT | General Biology (Majors) I (5) | 4-5 |
| BIO182 | General Biology (Majors) II | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) OR | |
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR | |
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education (3) OR | |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113, | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note: Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| GLG102 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG104 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| GLG105 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 4 |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) OR | |
| PHY111AA | General Physics I (5) | 4-5 |
| Subplan 3: Arizona State University (Polytechnic, Tempe, West), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (English) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| ENG200 | Reading and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [L] requirement. | ||
| ENG215 | Strategies of Academic Writing (3) OR | |
| ENG216 | Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (3) OR | |
| ENG217 | Personal and Exploratory Writing (3) | 3 |
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 | 3 |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Related Area Course Credits: | 6 | |
| Students should select six (6) credits of Related Area Courses that transfer as ENG direct equivalencies or department electives: You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. | ||
| CRW+++++ | Any CRW Creative Writing course(s) | |
| ENG+++++ | Any ENG English course(s) | |
| ENH+++++ | Any ENH English Humanities course(s) | |
| Subplan 4: Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Arts, English (Secondary Education) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| ENG200 | Reading and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [L] requirement. | ||
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| ENG215 | Strategies of Academic Writing (3) OR | |
| ENG216 | Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (3) OR | |
| ENG217 | Personal and Exploratory Writing (3) | 3 |
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 | 3 |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 | 3 |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++++ | Any ARB Arabic course(s) | |
| CHI+++++ | Any CHI Chinese course(s) | |
| FRE+++++ | Any FRE French course(s) | |
| GER+++++ | Any GER German course(s) | |
| ITA+++++ | Any ITA Italian course(s) | |
| JPN+++++ | Any JPN Japanese course(s) | |
| SPA+++++ | Any SPA Spanish course(s) | |
| SLG+++++ | Any SLG Sign Language course(s) | |
| Subplan 5: Arizona State University (West), Bachelor of Arts, English (Secondary Education) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| ENG200 | Reading and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [L] requirement. | ||
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] or [HU] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Literature and Culture Credits: | 9 | |
| Select three (3) of the four (4) courses listed below. Courses may be used to simultaneously fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 | 3 |
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 | 3 |
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 | 3 |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 | 3 |
| English Electives Credits: | 9 | |
| Select three (3) courses that transfer to ASU as 200-level electives with the ENG prefix. Courses may be used to simultaneously fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| ENG2++ Any 200-level English course(s) | ||
| ENH2++ Any 200-level English Humanities course(s) | ||
| Subplan 6: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - English | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| ENG205 | Nature of Poetry | 3 |
| ENH190 | Introduction to US Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 (3) OR | |
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 (3) OR | |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note: Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language II with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++++ | Any ARB Arabic course(s) | |
| CHI+++++ | Any CHI Chinese course(s) | |
| FRE+++++ | Any FRE French course(s) | |
| GER+++++ | Any GER German course(s) | |
| ITA+++++ | Any ITA Italian course(s) | |
| JPN+++++ | Any JPN Japanese course(s) | |
| SPA+++++ | Any SPA Spanish course(s) | |
| SLG+++++ | Any SLG Sign Language course(s) | |
| Subplan 7: Arizona State University (Polytechnic, Tempe, West), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (History) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| History Elective Credits: | 6 | |
| Students should select two (2) courses for a total of six (6) credits from the following: | ||
| HIS100 | History of Western Civilization to Middle Ages | 3 |
| HIS101 | History of Western Civilization Middle Ages to 1789 | 3 |
| HIS102 | History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present | 3 |
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| HIS253 | History of Ireland to 1603 | 3 |
| HIS254 | History of Ireland 1603 to the Present | 3 |
| Related Area Course Credits: | 6 | |
| Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: ECN, GCU, POS. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | ||
| ECN+++++ | Any ECN Economics course(s) | |
| GCU+++++ | Any GCU Cultural Geography course(s) | |
| POS+++++ | Any POS Political Science course(s) | |
| Subplan 8: Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Arts, History (Secondary Education) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++++ | Any ARB Arabic course(s) | |
| CHI+++++ | Any CHI Chinese course(s) | |
| FRE+++++ | Any FRE French course(s) | |
| GER+++++ | Any GER German course(s) | |
| ITA+++++ | Any ITA Italian course(s) | |
| JPN+++++ | Any JPN Japanese course(s) | |
| SPA+++++ | Any SPA Spanish course(s) | |
| SLG+++++ | Any SLG Sign Language course(s) | |
| Subplan 9: Arizona State University (West), Bachelor of Arts, History (Secondary Education) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Subplan 10: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - History and Social Studies | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU121 | World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere (3) OR | |
| GCU122 | World Geography II: Western Hemisphere (3) | 3 |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Note: Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113, OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| GPH111 | Introduction to Physical Geography Lecture (3) AND | |
| GPH112 | Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (1) OR | |
| GPH113 | Introduction to Physical Geography (4) | 4 |
| POS110 | American National Government | 3 |
| POS120 | World Politics | 3 |
| POS210 | Political Ideologies | 3 |
| Subplan 11: Arizona State University (Polytechnic, Tempe, West), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Mathematics) | ||
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| CSC100 | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR | |
| CSC100AA | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AA | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) | 3-4 |
| This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Course(s) may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | ||
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT240 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT276 | Modern Differential Equations (4) OR | |
| MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations (3) | 3-4 |
| Subplan 12: Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Secondary Education) | ||
| CSC100 | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR | |
| CSC100AA | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AA | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) | 3-4 |
| This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) | |
| OR | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | |
| OR | ||
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | |
| OR | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) AND | |
| POS222 | U.S. Constitution (2) | 3-4 |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT240 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT262 | Differential Equations (3) OR | |
| MAT276 | Modern Differential Equations (4) OR | |
| MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations (3) | 3-4 |
| Subplan 13: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Mathematics | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CSC100 | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR | |
| CSC100AA | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AA | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) | 3-4 |
| CSC120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | 4 |
| CSC205 | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR | |
| CSC205++ | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) | 3-4 |
| CSC/EEE220 | Programming for Computer Engineering | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education (3) OR | |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note: Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT240 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT262 | Differential Equations (3) OR | |
| MAT276 | Modern Differential Equations (4) OR | |
| MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations (3) | 3-4 |
| Subplan 14: Arizona State University (Polytechnic), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Physical Education) | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS214 | Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises | 2 |
| EXS216 | Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| EXS218 | Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities | 2 |
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Subplan 15: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Health Sciences - Physical Education | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note: Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| Subplan 16: Arizona State University (Polytechnic, Tempe, West), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Political Science) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| POS110 | American National Government | 3 |
| POS120 | World Politics (3) OR | |
| POS140 | Comparative Government (3) | 3 |
| POS210 | Political Ideologies | 3 |
| History Elective Credits: | 3 | |
| Select one (1) course that transfers to ASU as HST Direct Equivalency or Department Elective with HU General Studies designation. This course will count towards the 12 total credit hours for Related Area requirement. | ||
| HIS+++ Any History course | ||
| Political Science Elective Credits: | 6 | |
| Select six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the POS prefix. | ||
| POS+++++ | Any POS Political Science course(s) | |
| Subplan 17: Arizona State University (Polytechnic, Tempe, West), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Spanish) | ||
| Take one of the following courses. This course may be used to fulfill the [CS] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| CFS176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I (4) OR | |
| SPA203 | Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students I (4) | 4 |
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II (4) OR | |
| SPA204 | Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students II (4) | 4 |
| Subplan 18: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Spanish | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | AND HIS103 may be used to fulfill outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note: Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II (4) OR | |
| Proficiency as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-4 | |
| AGEC-A | Credits: 9-46 | |
| A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG/SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC Matrix for course designations.
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| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| May be met by specific subplan option selections. | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-8 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| (required for English, History, Physical Education, Political Science, and Spanish subplans) | ||
| OR | ||
| MAT150 | College Algebra/Functions (5) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions (4) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT152 | College Algebra/Functions (3) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT155 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) AND | |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) OR | |
| MAT187 | Precalculus (5) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT187 is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 4-8 | |
| (required for NAU Earth Science subplan) | ||
| OR | ||
| MAT212 | Brief Calculus (3) OR | |
| MAT213 | Brief Calculus (4) OR | |
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 4-5 | |
| (required for ASU Earth Science subplan) | ||
| OR | ||
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 4-5 | |
| (required for Mathematics subplans) | ||
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| May be met by specific subplan option selections. | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | 0-3 | |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| May be met by specific subplan option selections. | ||
| Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. | 0-6 | |
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| May be met by specific subplan option selections. | ||
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | 0-6 | |
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 0-8 | |
| May be met by specific subplan option selections. | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). | 0-8 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. | 0-3 | |
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
General Electives
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-25 | |
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | ||
| Students intending to transfer to ASU should satisfy all three awareness area requirements ([C], [G], and [H]) prior to transfer. | ||
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