Getting InEducation
The Education Program offers preparation for multiple- and single-subject teaching credentials as well as introductory courses to assist students in making career choices. A liberal studies major is recommended for students planning to transfer to CSU to earn a multiple-subject (grades K-6) credential. Requirements vary among transfer institutions, so students planning to earn a bachelor's degree and teaching credential should meet with a MiraCosta counselor early in their first semester to identify courses that will meet requirements for their intended major and transfer institution.
Contact Information
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Dean: Ric Matthews |
Office: Building 4700, (760) 795-6648 |
Associate Degree
Associate in Arts Degree
Liberal Studies: Elementary (Multiple Subject) Teaching Preparation
This degree is designed for students who are interested in transferring to an elementary education program. The preparation for this degree includes general education requirements for an Associate in Arts degree. The Liberal Studies: Elementary (Multiple Subject) Teaching Preparation Program offers lower-division preparation for students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree. The program's primary focus is to prepare students for transfer to four-year elementary teacher programs.
Students planning to transfer to a university should meet with a MiraCosta College counselor to identify required courses and to develop a written educational plan for their targeted university. Students who complete the program requirements listed below (60 units) will meet MiraCosta's requirements for an Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies Elementary (Multiple Subject) Teaching Preparation.
Note: Many CSUs and UCs have unique admissions and preparation-for-the-major requirements beyond minimum requirements. Students should consult the individual university catalog, the Web site www.assist.org, and a MiraCosta counselor for further information and assistance.
| Required courses: | ||
| Oral Communication. Select one course: | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| Group Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Written Communications. | 4 | |
| Composition and Reading | ||
| Critical Thinking. Select one course: | 3-4 | |
| Informal Logic and Critical Thinking | ||
| Argumentation | ||
| Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature | ||
or ENGL 201H | Critical Thinking, Composition, and Literature (Honors) | |
| Critical Thinking and Composition | ||
| Science. | 10 | |
| General Biology (Lecture and Lab) | ||
| General Biology and General Biology Laboratory | ||
| Earth and Space Science | ||
| Energy, Motion, and Matter: An Introduction to Physics and Chemistry | ||
| Mathematics. | 6 | |
| Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics I | ||
| Concepts and Structures of Elementary Mathematics II | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts. Select one course from each area: | 6 | |
| Area 1 | ||
| Dance History | ||
| A Survey of World Music | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Art Orientation | ||
| Area 2 | ||
| Drawing and Composition | ||
| Design and Color | ||
| Drawing and Composition | ||
| Beginning Sculpture | ||
| Art in the Elementary Schools | ||
| Choreography I | ||
| Theory I | ||
| Music Fundamentals | ||
| Music for Elementary Teachers | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Literature. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| World Literature | ||
| Linguistics. | 3 | |
| Language Structure and Linguistics | ||
| History.( Minimum of 6 units) | 6 | |
| World History to 1500 | ||
or HIST 100H | World History to 1500 (Honors) | |
| United States History | ||
Or completion of any American Institutions and History requirement | ||
| Geography. Select one course: | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | ||
| World Geography | ||
| Human Development. Select one course: | 3 | |
| Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | ||
| Child and Adolescent Growth and Development | ||
| Physical Education. | 3 | |
| Physical Education in the Elementary School | ||
| Education. | 3 | |
| Foundations of Teaching as a Profession | ||
| Foreign Language (4-13 units) depends on requirements for meeting competency; normal equivalency level is 102 or 201. | 4-13 | |
| Elementary Chinese (First Semester) | ||
| Elementary Chinese (Second Semester) | ||
| Elementary French (First Semester) | ||
| Elementary French (Second Semester) | ||
| Intermediate French (Third Semester) | ||
| Intermediate French (Fourth Semester) | ||
| Elementary German (First Semester) | ||
| Elementary German (Second Semester) | ||
| Intermediate German (Third Semester) | ||
| Elementary Italian (First Semester) | ||
| Elementary Italian (Second Semester) | ||
| Intermediate Italian (Third Semester) | ||
| Elementary Japanese (First Semester) | ||
| Elementary Japanese (Second Semester) | ||
| Intermediate Japanese (Third Semester) | ||
| Intermediate Japanese (Fourth Semester) | ||
| Elementary Spanish (First Semester) | ||
| Elementary Spanish (Second Semester) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish (Third Semester) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish (Fourth Semester) | ||
| Total Units | 60-70 | |
Courses
EDUC 115: Foundations of Teaching as a Profession
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours. (0801.00)
An orientation to careers in K-12 education. Participation in 45 hours of supervised fieldwork assignments in K-12 classroom settings. Focuses on teaching and schooling from multiple perspectives, with an emphasis on current thinking and practices in public education in the U.S. Subjects from sociological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education are addressed. Readings from the lives of teachers and interactions with local educators will assist students to understand the richness and complexity of teaching as a career. Emphasizes the importance of education for all children in a diverse society. Intended for individuals interested in becoming teachers, to understand the nature of formal education in the United States, and to assess teaching as a career.
EDUC 292: Internship Studies
Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisites: Complete 6 units at MCC prior to internship; permission of instructor and department chair required.
Corequisite: Must currently be enrolled in 3 units and complete 60 hours of non-paid or 75 hours of paid work per unit of credit.
Acceptable for Credit: CSU
(0801.00)
Individualized study linking classroom learning to the workplace. Approval form must be signed by the instructor and the department chair before registration. (May be taken for a total of 12 units.)
