EDUCATION

The Education Program trains persons to assist in elementary school settings as assistants, volunteers, and/or substitutes and to work in other areas related to the education of children. Local career opportunities exist in all Northland district communities, as well as statewide.

To complete the Associate of Applied Science in Education a student must successfully complete the general education requirements (16 cr.) and the core requirements and required electives in a selected area of specialization (48 cr.).

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Associate of Applied Science • 64 Cr.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16 cr.

Communications • 6 cr.

See requirements page 51.

Mathematics • 3 cr.

• MAT 105 Math for General Education • 4 cr.

Discipline Studies • 7 cr.

Any one course from Arts/Humanities list on page 51.

Any one course from the Physical/Biological Sciences list on page 51.

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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Educational Assistant

Core Requirements • 25 cr.

• ECD 108 Techniques for Observing Children • 1 cr.
• ECD 250 Child Development I • 3 cr.
• ECD 251 Child Development II • 2 cr.
• EDU 136 Introduction to Reading Programs • 1 cr.
• EDU 137 Principles of Child Guidance • 1 cr.
• EDU 138 Managing Children's Behavior • 1 cr.
• EDU 139 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education • 1 cr.
• EDU 140 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Writing • 1 cr.
• EDU 143 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Math • 1 cr.
• EDU 144 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Science • 1 cr.
• EDU 145 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies • 1 cr.
• EDU 146 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Music • 1 cr.
• EDU 147 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Reading • 1 cr.
• EDU 148 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Art • 1 cr.
• EDU 149 Use of Bulletin Boards and Classroom Decorations • 1 cr.
• EDU 198 Internship • 1 cr.
• EDU 200 Introduction to Education I • 3 cr.
• EDU 201 Substitute Teaching in the Schools • 3 cr.

Required Electives • 23 Cr.

In addition, 23 unduplicated credits must be selected from ECD/EDU/EMT/LAN/SPA/MAT/POS courses as electives. One-half credit to 6 credits of ECD/EDU/LAN/EMT/SPA/MAT 199s and one-half credit to 6 credits of EDU 299s may be included in the selection of the credits.

Special Needs Educational Assistant

Core Requirements • 40 cr.

• ECD 108 Techniques for Observing Children • 1 cr.
• ECD 136 Understanding How Children Learn • 1 cr.
• ECD 222 Young Children with Special Needs • 3 cr.
• ECD 250 Child Development I • 3 cr.
• ECD 251 Child Development II • 2 cr.
• EDU 136 Introduction to Reading Programs • 1 cr.
• EDU 137 Principles of Child Guidance • 1 cr.
• EDU 138 Managing Children's Behavior • 1 cr.
• EDU 139 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Physical Education • 1 cr.
• EDU 140 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Writing • 1 cr.
• EDU 143 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Math • 1 cr.
• EDU 144 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Science • 1 cr.
• EDU 145 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Social Studies • 1 cr.
• EDU 146 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Music • 1 cr.
• EDU 147 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Reading • 1 cr.
• EDU 148 Assisting in Teaching Elementary School Art • 1 cr.
• EDU 149 Use of Bulletin Boards and Classroom Decorations • 1 cr.
• EDU 198 Internship (Speech, or Occupational/Physical Therapy) • 1 cr.
• EDU 203 Speech Therapy Educational Assistant • 3 cr.
• EDU 200 Introduction to Education I • 3 cr.
• EDU 201 Substitute Teaching in the Schools • 3 cr.
• LAN 160 Beginning American Sign Language • 3 cr.

Required Electives • 8 Cr.

In addition, 8 unduplicated credits must be selected from ECD/EDU/EMT/LAN/SPA courses as electives. One-half credit to 6 credits of ECD/EDU/EMT/LAN/SPA 199's and one-half credit to 6 credits of ECD 299's may be included in the selection of the 8 credits.

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Certificates of Applied Science

Certificates of Proficiency

Educational Assistant

To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in the Educational Assistant program, a student must complete the core requirements in the Area of Specialization and MAT 105 and ENL 101.

Special Needs Educational Assistant

To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Special Needs Education Assistant a student must complete MAT 105, ENL 101, and the following credits:

• Certificate of Proficiency • 16 cr.
• ECD 250 Child Development I • 3 cr.
• EDU 200 Introduction to Education • 3 cr.
• EDU Required Electives as described above • 4 cr.

Certificate of Proficiency • 16 cr.

• ECD 102 Ensuring a Safe Environment • 1 cr.
• ECD 222 Young Children With Special Needs • 3 cr.
• ECD 136 Understanding How Children Learn • 1 cr.
• EDU 202 Occupational/Physical Therapy Educational Assistant • 3 cr.
• EDU 198 Internship (Occupational/Physical Therapy) • 1 cr.
• EDU 203 Speech Therapy Educational Assistant • 3 cr.
• EDU 198 Internship (Speech Therapy) • 1 cr.
• LAN 160 Beginning American Sign Language • 3 cr.

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