Secondary Education Transfer Program A.A.T.

Program Overview

This program provides a comprehensive foundation in education, including general education, core courses, and electives. It prepares students for teaching in secondary schools, with a focus on diverse student populations and the use of educational technology. The program offers a strong employment outlook, with a projected growth rate of 5-8% from 2014 to 2024.

Program Outline

Outline:

• General Education Requirements (41-42 credits):
• Mathematics: MAT 156 or MAT 162
• Communication: ENG 101, ENG 102, COM 101 or COM 106
• Social Science: PSY 101, HIS 102 or HIS 146, POL 101 or POL 102
• Natural Science: Option I (BIO 105 or CHM 115) or Option II (BIO 105/106 and CHM 101/103 and PHY 111/113)
• Literature for Children: EDU 225
• Multicultural/Valuing: GEO 100, ECO 100, ECO 110, ECO 120, or EDU 247
• Core Course Requirements (18 credits):
• Introduction to Teacher Education: EDU 101
• Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society: EDU 212
• Educational Technology: EDU 222
• Education Psychology: EDU 240
• Teaching Profession with Field Experience: EDU 285
• Education Practicum: EDU 286
• Portfolio Assessment in Education: EDU 290
• Electives (9 credits):
• Literature for Children: EDU 225
• Art for Children: EDU 242
• Music for Children: EDU 246
• Multicultural Education: EDU 247
• Education of Exceptional Learners: EDU 250
• Autism Spectrum Disorders: EDU 252
• Social Communication and Sensory Integration: EDU 255

Careers:

• Employment Outlook: 5-8% growth from 2014 to 2024, which matches the average growth rate for all occupations.
• Salary Outlook: In Missouri, secondary school teachers earn a mean average of $47,680, depending on education, experience and employer.