Teacher Education Associate in Applied Science

Get back as much as you give

The Teacher Education Associate in Applied Science degree is specially designed to transfer easily to 4-year schools. Areas of study include Early Childhood Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Special Education.

Please Note: Students interested in this program should meet with an academic or faculty advisor before declaring their major and/or registering for classes to ensure they understand program requirements and select the appropriate courses. Contact Erika Ervin or Tiffany Bohm.

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Quality Instruction

Many LMC instructors hold Ph.D. degrees and have extensive experience in the education field.

Transferability

The Teacher Education Associate in Applied Science-Transfer program was developed to transfer easily to the following areas of study at 4-year schools:

Early Childhood Elementary Education
Elementary Education
Special Education

Stay Local. Teach Local.

LMC’s education program has strong ties to area elementary and child care facilities, providing you with many opportunities to teach in southwest Michigan.

Transfer Resources

Students wishing to pursue a career in education will need to meet with an LMC Teacher Education program advisor for assistance in developing an individualized Student Education Plan (SEP). In discussions with their advisor, students will determine the teaching certification/grade level they are interested in pursuing, their college selection, and an academic content major area for additional endorsements. With several course options in this program, it is important that students choose courses based on their career and transfer goals.

Students planning to pursue a bachelor degree at another school should work closely with the Education advisor.

Please check with your program advisor and the website for available scholarships.

General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition	3
Political Science 101, National Government	3
Mathematics 200, Mathematics for Elementary Teachers	4
Biology 170, Life Science for Elementary Teachers I	3
Humanities 201, Introduction to the Arts	3

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
History 201, American History	3
Physical Education 212, Health and Fitness, or Physical Education 214, Personal Health	3
Psychology 201, Introduction to Psychology	3
Psychology 203, Human Development or Psychology 204, Child Development and Personality	3
Psychology 204, Child Development and Personality	3
Mathematics 210, Geometry for Elementary Teachers	4
Mathematics 265, Probability and Statistics for Elementary/Middle School Teachers	4
Physical Science 180, Physical Science in Elementary Education	3
Physical Science 190, Earth Science for Elementary/Middle School Teachers I	3
Physical Science 280, Physical Science for Elementary Teachers II	3

Program Electives (12-15 credits required, depending on track)
Early Childhood Elementary (Pre K-5th Grade Certification) Track	Credit Hours
Geography 100, World Regional Geography	4
Business 200, Introduction to Economics	3
Physical Education 208, Introduction to Elementary Physical Education	2
Child Development 212, Administration of Early Childhood Programs	3

Elementary (K-8th Grade Certification) Track	Credit Hours
Art 111, Art Education or Music 200, Music for the Elementary Teacher	3
History 202, American History	3
History 204, Modern East Asia	3
Physical Science 290, Earth Science for Elementary/Middle School Teachers	3
Choose One Content Area Major Course: Biology 270, Life Science for Elementary Teacher II Chemistry 101, Introductory Chemistry I English 208, Literary Interpretation English 214, Children’s Literature English 215, Poetry English 216, Literature of Black America Physics 104, Introduction to the Sky and Solar System Political Science 102, State Government	3

Special Education Track	Credit Hours
Geography 100, World Regional Geography	4
Business 200, Introduction to Economics	3
Physical Education 208, Introduction to Elementary Physical Education	2
Education 101, Foundations of Education	3