Secondary Education, AS
Program Description
The Associate of Science, Secondary Education is designed for students seeking careers in secondary education (junior and senior high schools). The degree requirements include a well-balanced general education curriculum. Specific curriculum provides students with educational theory and practical field work in the secondary education school settings.
In addition, students will also need to select a “teaching major” and complete some of the coursework prior to transfer. This course of study is designated as a university transfer program that substantially meets the requirements for the first two years of study for the B.S. in secondary education majors at UNR. Also, please note: Any concerns or questions of requirements when entering a teaching certification program need to be addressed by advisors for any university of interest.
Secondary Education Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| EDU 110 | Success Strategies in Education and Human Development | 3 |
| EDU 202 | Introduction to Secondary Education | 3 |
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Fine Arts 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| EDU 210 | Nevada School Law | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities 4 | 3 | |
| Mathematics 5 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 4 | 3 | |
| Science 5 | 6 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| Elective 5 | 3 | |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3 |
| Physical Science 5 | 6 | |
| Social Science 4 | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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See program recommendations or requirements.
Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 3-6 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
Recommended: | ||
| Pre-Calculus II | ||
| Science | 6 | |
| Lab Required | ||
Required: | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| General Biology for Non-Majors | ||
| Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| Molecules and Life in the Modern World | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters | ||
| Geology: Exploring Planet Earth | ||
| Introductory Physics | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab I | ||
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 2 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to Special Education | ||
| Science | 6 | |
Science courses fulfilling the 6 units include the following choices. | ||
Select one from each area: | ||
| Biology | ||
| General Biology for Non-Majors | ||
| Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology and Intro to Organismal Biology Lab | ||
| Physical Science | ||
| Molecules and Life in the Modern World | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Science | ||
| Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Natural Disasters | ||
| Geology: Exploring Planet Earth | ||
| Introductory Physics | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| Physics for Scientists and Engineers I and Physics for Scientists/Engineers Lab I | ||
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions | 3 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| EDU 110 | Success Strategies in Education and Human Development | 3 |
| EDU 202 | Introduction to Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDU 203 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 210 | Nevada School Law | 3 |
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3 |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Select 12-15 units 3 | 12-15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Outcomes
Students completing this degree will:
PSLO1: Demonstrate the scope of knowledge and skills based on the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards and Five Domains of Professional Competence.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
