The suggested pattern of study for an Associate of Arts degree is designed for students planning to enter the education field. There may be one of three possible student objectives for this pattern of study:
- Future transfer into GBC's BA in Elementary or Secondary Education program.
- Completion of lower-division general education requirements in order to pursue a bachelor degree in education at the University of Nevada Reno, University of Nevada Las Vegas, or College of Southern Nevada.
- Becoming a "highly qualified" paraprofessional, as specified by the "No Child Left Behind" policy.
Students who are considering entering the education field should also take EDU
120, School Law
in Nevada, or EDU 210, Nevada School Law, or pass a statewide exam on Nevada School Law.
Prospective Students
Below you'll find the current Program Requirements and Suggested Course Sequence.
Currently Enrolled Students
Links in the charts below may be useful to you in determining course availability. However, for your specific program requirements, please see the appropriate GBC Catalog, which may differ from the following. If in doubt, confer with your adviser.
Program Requirements
| Program Outcomes |
The graduates of this program will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major concepts in the areas of reading, writing,
math, science, and social studies.
- Recognize how the learner’s cognitive, social, emotional, moral, and physical development influences learning.
- Identify instruction that meets learner’s current needs.
- Describe the areas of exceptionality in learning including disabilities, English
as a Second Language, and at-risk children.
- Create a learning community in which individual differences are respected.
- Utilize strategies, techniques, and delivery methods of instruction including technology.
- Use proactive management strategies to engage learners.
- Model effective verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
- Utilize reflection and feedback to continually refine professional practices.
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| General Education Requirements |
See the General Education Requirements for the AA degree. Specifics for this program are as follows:
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| Emphasis Courses |
| Credits |
| 1 | Elementary Methods Practicum I: EDEL 311* or
Secondary Methods Practicum I: EDSC 311* |
| 1 | Elementary Methods Practicum II: EDEL 313* or
Secondary Methods Practicum II: EDSC 313* |
| 3 | Education of the Exceptional Child: EDSP 301 |
| 3 | Foundations of Education: EDU 250 |
| 3 |
Teaching and Learning Education: EDUC
323 |
| 3 | Curriculum and Assessment Education: EDUC 406 |
| 6 |
Electives (select with adviser) |
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* NHP and FBI background check required. |
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Suggested Course Sequence
| NOTICE: The following sequence is simply a suggestion and may not be appropriate
for all students. For example, some students will have to take from one to four developmental
courses before they are prepared to take specific college level courses. Many students will
need to take fewer courses each semester due to obligations in their lives. Full-time status
is 12 credits per semester, but many programs provide students with the flexibility of taking
fewer credits. Meeting with an adviser is crucial to establishing the best course sequence
for each student. |
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