The Education Program offers students the opportunity to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree that prepares them for employment as paraeducators in Kentucky classrooms. Two options are available in the AAS program. The Teacher Associate option is available to students who desire an associate’s degree. The Teacher Preparation option is designed for students who plan to pursue a university teacher education program upon completing the associate’s degree.
Associate in Applied Science Degree
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Degree requirements
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
REQUIRED COURSES
ENG 101 Writing I 3
ENG 102 Writing II 3
Humanities/Foreign Languages 3-4
Science 3-7
Mathematics 3
PY 110 General Psychology 3 OR
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology (4)
Communications 3
Cultural Studies Course 3
HIS 108 History of the United States through 1865 3 OR
HIS 109 History of the United States since 1865 (3)
Computer Literacy 0-3
Total General Education 27-36 hours
NOTE: Teacher Preparation Option must take 7 credits of science.
Technical Core or Support Courses (common)
REQUIRED COURSES
ED 201 An Introduction to American Education 3
EDP 202 Human Development and Learning 3
EDP 203 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Regular Classrooms 3
SWK 275 The Family 3 OR
FAM 252 Introduction to Family Science (3)
Concentration Area Courses 6
Total Common 18 hours
TEACHER PREPARATION OPTION
REQUIRED COURSES
Technical or Support Electives
Total Teacher Preparation Option 12 hours
Total Credits 61-66 hours
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Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.