Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Montgomery College 2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Secondary Education–English AAT


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This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any secondary education English program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The AAT articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in secondary English education. The program enables students to fulfill their General Education requirements, participate in fieldwork experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the AAT students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on a state-approved basic skills test.

 

Participation in field experiences with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)  is an important component of all teacher education transfer programs at Montgomery College.  Completion of fingerprinting for state and federal level background checks (or documentation of recent prior completion) is mandatory for enrollment in any course requiring experiences in MCPS.  Further information on background checks may be found on the School of Education website at http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/department.aspx?id=10505 

General Education Course Selections


Click here to view the Foundation/Distribution Courses  for selection to fulfill the General Education Course Requirements.

Suggested Course Sequence


All students should consult an advisor.

First Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Total Credit Hours: 61-64


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ (any MATH course numbered 110 or higher)

‡ ‡ Recommended course is ISTD 173  Integrated Arts.

‡‡‡ Recommended courses are HIST 200  or HIST 201 .

‡‡‡‡ Recommended courses are HIST 262  or HIST 263 .

 

 

Program Outline / Degree Requirements


General Education Requirements


Foundation Courses


Distribution Courses


  • 3 semester hours (HUMD)
  • 3 semester hours (BSSD)
  • Arts distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD)‡‡
  • Arts or humanities distribution 3 semester hours (ARTD or HUMD) ‡‡‡
  • Humanities distribution 3 semester hours (HUMD)‡‡‡‡
  • Natural science distribution with lab 4 semester hours (NSLD)
  • Natural science distribution 3 semester hours (NSND)

Total Credit Hours: 61-64


* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or general elective.

** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.

‡ (any MATH course numbered 110 or higher)

‡ ‡ Recommended course is ISTD 173  Integrated Arts.

‡‡‡ Recommended courses are HIST 200  or HIST 201 .

‡‡‡‡ Recommended courses are HIST 262  or HIST 263 .

Program Outcomes


Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • Identify major historical events in education and analyze the impact of those events with current educational trends.
  • Identify the psychological, cognitive, emotional, and physical characteristics of typically developing children and adolescents, with specific consideration to disabilities and cultural and linguistic diversity.
  • Analyze and critique current scientifically-based research and culturally responsive instructional practices for the purpose of understanding the educational needs of students and families.
  • Identify the current and inclusive philosophies for differentiating instruction to analyze, improve, and facilitate instruction for diverse learners.
  • Demonstrate and utilize technology as a teaching/reinforcement tool.
  • Develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which will allow him or her to effectively make connections between prior knowledge/experience and new learning.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the English language, writing strategies for both literary and academic discourse, and literary works from a variety of cultures, historical periods, and genres. Demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including its grammar and mechanics, its structure, and some aspects of its history and development.

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