Program Overview
The UC Clermont AA in Pre-Secondary Education: Language Arts prepares students for secondary teaching (grades 7-12) by developing a deep understanding of English language arts, as well as the complex factors and practices involved in education. With a focus on diversity and lifelong learning, the program requires students to volunteer in local schools and complete an annual background check. Upon completion of the associate degree, students are expected to transfer to UC Clifton or Northern Kentucky University to complete their preparation and earn a bachelor's degree in education.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Associate of Arts (AA) in Pre-Secondary Education: Language Arts is a two-year program offered at UC Clermont. It is designed for students who are interested in becoming secondary educators, teaching students in grades 7-12. The program focuses on developing a deep understanding of a specific content area, in this case, English language arts, while also supporting social and civic engagement. The program aims to help students understand the complex human and social factors involved in educating students, as well as practices that support diversity and lifelong learning. It is important to note that this is an associate degree program, and students are expected to transfer to either UC Clifton or Northern Kentucky University to complete their preparation and earn a bachelor's degree in education.
Careers:
Upon completion of a bachelor's degree in education, graduates of this program can pursue careers as:
- Teacher: Teaching English language arts to students in grades 7-12.
- Tutor: Providing individualized instruction in English language arts to students of various ages. With an associate degree, graduates can pursue careers as:
- Teacher Assistant: Assisting teachers in the classroom, providing support to students.
- Child Care Worker: Providing care and education to young children.
Other:
- Volunteer Requirement: Education majors are required to volunteer in local schools, typically between 10-20 hours per semester, in conjunction with their coursework.
- Background Check: An annual background check is required for all education majors (approximately $60).
- Transportation: Students need reliable transportation to visit schools during regular business hours for volunteer work.
- Transfer Requirements: Students must meet the admission requirements of the transfer/transition institution's program, including a minimum GPA, background check, and possible content exam.
- Learning Commons: UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through the Learning Commons, including academic coaching, group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more.
- Graduation Requirements: To graduate from UC Clermont, students must complete all required coursework and program requirements, obtain a minimum 2.0 GPA, be in good academic standing, meet the college's residency requirement of 20 semester credit hours, and file a formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.
