2013-14 Catalog Jun. 2013 | Page 110

110 A S S O C I A T E O F A R T S O R E G O N T R A N S F E R D E G R E E S

Programs that lead to teacher certification are available at many public and private higher education institutions in Oregon. If you plan to teach grades K – 8, select the elementary education emphasis; to teach grades 6 – 12, you will need to complete a degree in a subject discipline.

Students planning to attend OSU will pursue the Associate of Science degree. Students who wish to attend WOU as an education major will complete an AAOT with specific WOU requirements. Students who wish to transfer to other universities will also complete the AAOT degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Education will:

• Select a transfer institution that best meets their goal of becoming a K – 12 teacher.

• Select meaningful coursework for transferring to that Institution.

• Be prepared to apply to a College of Education within the transfer institution of their choice.

Program Requirements

Both the AS and the AAOT degrees are designed to be completed in two years, but this assumes that the entering student has prerequisite basic skills. If you did not achieve the minimum scores on the mathematics and writing portions of the Computerized Placement Test( CPT), you may be required to take pre-college courses that may extend completion of your degree beyond two years. Reading courses also may be advisable. The course requirements listed below do not include pre-college courses.

Most teacher preparation programs expect students to have experience working in public schools. ED 101A Observation and Guidance and ED 102A Education Practicum provide this. These classes also give you the opportunity to make final decisions about a teaching career, along with learning basic classroom skills. Public school placements must be arranged one term in advance. Check with your advisor to be ready to enroll in a practicum.

Fall Linked Classes

You may want to consider taking linked classes in your first term. Linked classes integrate the subjects and assignments of two courses. You will learn to communicate clearly, think logically and critically, get along with different kinds of people, and work both independently and in small groups. You’ ll learn important skills that will benefit you as a teacher by participating in these linked courses.

O R E G O N T R A N S F E R

Elementary Education Transfer Guide for Students Pursuing an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree

The AAOT is designed as a general course of study that will transfer to a four-year institution. This transfer guide is designed to prepare students to complete a four-year degree at Western Oregon University.

Foundational Requirements

MTH 211 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I............... 4 College Level Math Credits Required............................ 4

PE 231 Lifetime Health and Fitness........................................... 3 Health / Wellness / Fitness Credits Required.................. 3

Total Foundational Requirements 19

Discipline Studies

( See pages 103 & 104 for course listings. One of the courses must be a cultural literacy course, designated with a usymbol.)

Science / Math / Computer Science

Select four courses from at least two disciplines including at least three laboratory courses in biological and / or physical science. BI 101 General Biology( 4 credits) GS 104 Physical Science: Principles of Physics( 4 credits) GS 106 Physical Science: Principles of Earth Science.( 4 credits) MTH 212 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II( 4 credits)