Education Degree, AS (625)

This is a G3-eligible program. Discover the G3 programs at Laurel Ridge for more information.

Program Description/Purpose: The education degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their education in preparation for teacher licensure and employment as a teacher in a public or private school setting.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will identify and explain the criteria required for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Students will analyze learning environments, instruction, and assessments for cultural responsiveness and inclusivity.
Students will analyze the influence of key events in U.S. educational history and educational court cases which have helped define and regulate the educational system.
Students will explain the role and fiscal responsibilities of the federal, state, and local governments in education.
Students will describe the special education referral process, the individuals involved, and their roles.
Students will demonstrate the ability to design differentiated lesson plans for learners with diverse skills and needs.

Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.

Education AS Curriculum Requirements:

Student Development (1 cr)

SDV 100 - College Success Skills (Fall Spring Summer) 1 cr. or any approved SDV course

Written Communication (6 cr)

Arts (3 cr)

Select one course

Literature (3 cr)

Select one course. ENG 250 is preferred for Elementary Education endorsement.

Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 cr)

Select one course

Geology (4 cr)

Select one course

Biology (4 cr)

BIO 101 - General Biology I (Fall Spring Summer) 4 cr.

Mathematics (3 cr)

MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

History (3 cr)

Select one course

Communications (3 cr)

CST 100 - Principles of Public Speaking (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.

Information Literacy (3 cr)

Select one course

Consult with your advisor regarding options for this specific course requirement.

Major Requirements (9 cr)

EDU 200 - Foundations of Education (Fall Spring) 3 cr. ¹ ²
EDU 204 - Teaching in a Diverse Society (Fall Spring) 3 cr. ¹
EDU 250 - Foundations of Exceptional Education (Spring Only) 3 cr.

Human Development (3 cr)

Select one course

Electives (12 cr)

Take 4 electives selected from either the Education Electives list or the Approved Transfer Electives list. It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Education Electives:

EDU 206 - Classroom and Behavioral Management (Spring Only) 3 cr. ²
MTH 120 - Math for Elementary & Middle School Educators (Fall Only) 4 cr.
CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education (Fall Spring) 3 cr. OR
EDU 280 - Introduction to Instructional Technologies (Check Availability) 3 cr. - students should not take both CHD 120 and EDU 280

Approved Transfer Electives

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ADJ 100 - Survey of Criminal Justice (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ADJ 105 - The Juvenile Justice System (Fall Only) 3 cr.
ADJ 140 - Introduction to Corrections (Spring Only) 3 cr.
ADJ 164 - Case Studies in Murder/Violent Crime (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ADJ 201 - Criminology (Fall Spring) 3 cr.
ADJ 236 - Principles of Criminal Investigation (Spring Only) 3 cr.
ADJ 278 - Firearms and Tool - Mark Identification (Check Availability) 3 cr.
ART (all courses)
BIO (all courses)
BUS 100 - Introduction to Business (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
BUS 240 - Introduction to Business Law (Fall Summer) 3 cr.
BUS 270 - Interpersonal Dynamics (Spring Summer) 3 cr.
BUS 280 - Introduction to International Business (Fall Only) 3 cr.
CHM (all courses)
CSC (all courses)
CST (all courses)
ECO (all courses)
EDU (all courses)
ENG (all courses)
ENV (all courses)
Foreign Language (ASL, FRE, LAT, SPA) (all courses)
GEO (all courses)
GOL (all courses
HIM 111 - Medical Terminology I (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
HIM 112 - Medical Terminology II (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
HIS (all courses)
HLT (all courses)
HMS (all courses)
HUM (all courses)
ITE 120 - Principles of Information Systems (Spring Summer) 3 cr.
ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital Literacy and Computer Applications (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
MTH (all courses 154 and higher)
MUS (all courses)
PED (all courses)
PHI (all courses)
PHY (all courses)
PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics (Fall Spring Summer) 3 cr.
PLS 241 - Introduction to International Relations (Check Availability) 3 cr.
PSY (all courses)
REL (all courses)
RPK (all courses)
SOC (all courses)

Program Total: 60 credits

¹This course requires a 20-hour-minimum practicum experience in a local public school. The student may be required to pay for a background check, TB screening, fingerprinting, and/or drug screening.

²Course is a VA Department of Education required licensure course

It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate course for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.

Suggested Scheduling:

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