The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Secondary Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor`s degree in secondary education leading to teacher certification for grades 6-12 in Earth and Space Science, English, History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Physical Education, Political Science, or Spanish. Education and discipline specific courses provide future teachers with the knowledge and skills related to educational philosophies, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and instruction in order to effectively perform the duties associated with the position of a classroom teacher. Students will participate in classroom field experiences to connect theory with practice.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:Field of Interest
Education
Type
Associate Degree
Total Credits Required
60-64
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
Effective term
Fall 2021
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course to transfer.
Special GPA requirements may apply to concentration area courses within a specific emphasis as noted:
English ASU Emphases - 2.5 GPA in English concentration area courses beyond First Year Composition.
State certification requirements include demonstration of proficiency in the constitutions of the United States and Arizona. Proficiency can be demonstrated via the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments (AEPA) Constitutions of the United States and Arizona test or by taking appropriate coursework: GCU/POS113, HIS103 and POS221, POS221 and POS222, or POS220.
Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card is required for participation in field experiences and for admission to a university teacher education program. Applicants must present an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card to be copied by the advisor or designee. Please contact your advisor for information about obtaining the IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
What You'll Learn
- Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of secondary education content area. (ARB+++, ASL+++, AST112, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, BPC110, CHI+++, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CIS105, CSC100, CSC100AA, CSC110, CSC110AA, CSC110AB, CSC120, CSC180, CSC180AA, CSC180AB, CSC205, CSC205++, CSC/EEE220, ENG200, ENG205, ENG213, ENH190, ENH221, ENH222, ENH241, ENH242, EXS101, EXS125, EXS215, EXS217, FON241, FRE+++, GCU121, GCU122, GER+++, GLG101, GLG101IN, GLG102, GLG102IN, GLG103, GLG104, GLG105, GLG110, GLG110IN, GLG111, GPH111, GPH112, GPH113, HES100, HIS103, HIS104, HIS110, HIS111, ITA+++, JPN+++, MAT206, MAT227, MAT230, MAT231, MAT240, MAT241, MAT276, MAT277, PHY111, PHY111AA, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, SLC201, SPA+++, SPA201, SPA202, SPA203, SPA204)
- Analyze instruction, relationships, and classroom management strategies observed in classroom field experience. (CFS/ECH176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Exhibit a foundational knowledge of human development, teaching and learning theories, instructional strategies, cultural differences, and/or inclusive educational practices to individualize instruction for diverse learners. (CFS/ECH176, EDU220, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (CRE), (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Demonstrate ongoing learning and use evidence to continually evaluate professional growth, ethics, knowledge, skills, and dispositions (e.g. collaboration, professionalism, reflection, time management, effective communication). (EDU220, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (CRE), [FYC], [MA])
- Synthesize knowledge of current and historical influences on education at the local, state, federal and/or global levels. (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, GCU/POS113, POS220, [MA])
- Advocate for the role of education in a democratic society through participation in community activities, demonstrating respect for differing cultures and values. (EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, GCU/POS113, POS220)
- Describe accepted professional and ethical standards of conduct that guide interactions with peers, students, teachers, administrators, and community members. (CFS/ECH176, EDU221, EDU222, EDU230, (CRE), POS220, POS221, POS222, (COM), [FYC], [HU], [L], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
Career Opportunities
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6-50 | |
| Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Students should work with an advisor to determine the appropriate coursework and transfer institution for their intended area of study. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Required Courses section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | ||
| Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Earth and Space Sciences) | ||
| AST112 | Introduction to Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology (4) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG102 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG104 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG110 | Geological Disasters and the Environment (3) AND | |
| GLG111 | Geological Disasters and the Environment Lab (1) | |
| OR | ||
| GLG110IN | Geological Disasters and the Environment (4) | 4 |
| Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the [SG] or [SQ] requirement. | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | |
| OR | ||
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) | |
| OR | ||
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | |
| OR | ||
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| Transfer Plan 2: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Earth Science | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| BIO181XT | General Biology (Majors) I (4) | 4 |
| BIO182 | General Biology (Majors) II (4) OR | |
| BIO182XT | General Biology (Majors) II (4) | 4 |
| CHM150 | General Chemistry I (4) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | |
| OR | ||
| CHM150AA | General Chemistry I (5) | |
| OR | ||
| CHM151 | General Chemistry I (3) AND | |
| CHM151LL | General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) | |
| OR | ||
| CHM151AA | General Chemistry I (4) | 4-5 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education (3) OR | |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirements. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| GLG101 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG103 | Introduction to Geology I - Physical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG101IN | Introduction to Geology I - Physical (4) | 4 |
| Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| GLG102 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lecture (3) AND | |
| GLG104 | Introduction to Geology II - Historical Lab (1) OR | |
| GLG102IN | Introduction to Geology II - Historical (4) | 4 |
| Note that these courses may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| GLG105 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 4 |
| PHY111 | General Physics I (4) OR | |
| PHY111AA | General Physics I (5) | 4-5 |
| Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (English) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] requirement. | ||
| ENG200 | Reading and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [L] requirement. | ||
| Select three (3) courses from the following list for a total of nine (9) credits: | ||
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 | 3 |
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 | 3 |
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 | 3 |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 | 3 |
| Note that these courses may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, English (Secondary Education) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| ENG200 | Reading and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [L] requirement. | ||
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 | 3 |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) | |
| OR | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | |
| OR | ||
| POS110 | American National Government (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | |
| OR | ||
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | |
| OR | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) AND | |
| POS222 | U.S. Constitution (2) | 3-4 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 5: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, English (Secondary Education) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| ENG200 | Reading and Writing about Literature | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [L] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 (3) OR | |
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 (3) OR | |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| English Electives Credits: | 0-6 | |
| Complete up to six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as 200-level direct equivalents or departmental electives with the ENG prefix. Courses may be used to simultaneously fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - English | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| ENG205 | Nature of Poetry | 3 |
| ENH190 | Introduction to US Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENH221 | Survey of English Literature Before 1800 (3) OR | |
| ENH222 | Survey of English Literature After 1800 (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| ENH241 | American Literature Before 1860 (3) OR | |
| ENH242 | American Literature After 1860 (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-10 | |
| Complete a language course at the elementary level (102 or equivalent), including American Sign Language II with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 7: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (History) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] requirement. | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] and [H] requirement. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] and [H] requirement. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU], [G], and [H] requirements. | ||
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU], [G], and [H] requirements. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Transfer Plan 8: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, History (Secondary Education) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] and [H] requirements. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU], [G], and [H] requirements. | ||
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU], [G], and [H] requirements. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) | ||
| ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) | ||
| CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) | ||
| FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) | ||
| GER+++ Any GER German course(s) | ||
| ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) | ||
| JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) | ||
| SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) | ||
| Transfer Plan 9: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, History (Secondary Education) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] or [SB] requirements. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] and [H] requirements. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU], [G], and [H] requirements. | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Related Area Course Credits: | 0-6 | |
| Complete up to six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AMS, ENG, ETH, HRC, HST, JHR, LAS, PAX, PHI, REL, SPA. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. | ||
| Transfer Plan 10: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - History and Social Studies | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU121 | World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere (3) OR | |
| GCU122 | World Geography II: Western Hemisphere (3) | 3 |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] and [H] requirement. | ||
| HIS104 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| HIS110 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU], [G], and [H] requirements. | ||
| HIS111 | World History 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| GPH111 | Introduction to Physical Geography Lecture (3) AND | |
| GPH112 | Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (1) OR | |
| GPH113 | Introduction to Physical Geography (4) | 4 |
| POS110 | American National Government | 3 |
| POS120 | World Politics | 3 |
| POS210 | Political Ideologies | 3 |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution | 1 |
| Note that students must petition NAU to accept (HIS103 AND POS221) for POS220. | ||
| Transfer Plan 11: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Mathematics) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. | ||
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT240 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT276 | Modern Differential Equations (4) OR | |
| MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations (3) | 3-4 |
| Transfer Plan 12: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Secondary Education) | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) | |
| OR | ||
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | |
| OR | ||
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | |
| OR | ||
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) AND | |
| POS222 | U.S. Constitution (2) | 3-4 |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT240 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT276 | Modern Differential Equations (4) OR | |
| MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations (3) | 3-4 |
| Transfer Plan 13: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Mathematics | ||
| CSC100 | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (3) OR | |
| CSC100AA | Introduction to Computer Science (C++) (4) OR | |
| CSC110 | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AA | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (3) OR | |
| CSC110AB | Introduction to Computer Science (Java) (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CSC120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | 4 |
| CSC205 | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3) OR | |
| CSC205++ | Object Oriented Programming and Data Structures (3-4) | 3-4 |
| CSC/EEE220 | Programming for Computer Engineering | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education (3) OR | |
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| MAT206 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| MAT227 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT230 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (5) OR | |
| MAT231 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT240 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (5) OR | |
| MAT241 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (4) | 4-5 |
| MAT276 | Modern Differential Equations (4) OR | |
| MAT277 | Modern Differential Equations (3) | 3-4 |
| Transfer Plan 14: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Physical Education) | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| BIO181XT | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) | 4 | |
| BIO181 | recommended if needed as a prerequisite for BIO201. | |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) OR | |
| BIO201XT | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AB | Computer Literacy (4) | 3-4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] requirement. | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS215 | Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques | 3 |
| EXS217 | Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) | 3-4 |
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| Transfer Plan 15: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Health Sciences - Physical Education | ||
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR | |
| BIO181XT | General Biology (Majors) I (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SQ] requirement. | ||
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) OR | |
| BIO201XT | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) | 4 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SG] requirement. | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| Transfer Plan 16: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Political Science) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| POS110 | American National Government | 3 |
| POS120 | World Politics (3) OR | |
| POS140 | Comparative Government (3) | 3 |
| POS210 | Political Ideologies | 3 |
| Political Science Elective Credits: | 3 | |
| Complete three (3) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the POS prefix. | ||
| Transfer Plan 17: Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Spanish) | ||
| BPC110 | Computer Usage and Applications (3) OR | |
| CIS105 | Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) OR | |
| CSC180 | Computer Literacy (3) OR | |
| CSC180AA | Computer Literacy (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [CS] requirement. | ||
| CFS/ECH176 | Child Development | 3 |
| EDU220 | Introduction to Serving English Language Learners (ELL) | 3 |
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] and [SB] requirements. | ||
| EDU230 | Cultural Diversity in Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [C] requirement. | ||
| ENG213 | Introduction to the Study of Language (3) OR | |
| SLC201 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [HU] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| SPA201 | Intermediate Spanish I (4) OR | |
| SPA203 | Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students I (4) | 4 |
| SPA202 | Intermediate Spanish II (4) OR | |
| SPA204 | Spanish for Spanish Speaking Students II (4) | 4 |
| Transfer Plan 18: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Spanish | ||
| EDU221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Note that this course may be used to satisfy the [SB] requirement. | ||
| GCU/POS113 | United States and Arizona Social Studies (3) OR | |
| HIS103 | United States History to 1865 (3) AND | |
| POS221 | Arizona Constitution (1) OR | |
| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution (3) | 3-4 |
| Note that GCU/POS113 or HIS103 may be used to satisfy outstanding AGEC requirements. Students must petition NAU to accept GCU/POS113 OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220. | ||
| Complete Spanish (SPA) at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | 0-16 | |
| AGEC-A | Credits: 9-47 | |
| A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.
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| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 3 | |
| May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections. | ||
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-9 | |
| Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Earth Science | ||
| MAT150 | College Algebra/Functions (5) OR | |
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions (4) OR | |
| MAT152 | College Algebra/Functions (3) OR | |
| MAT155 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) | |
| AND | ||
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry (3) | |
| OR | ||
| MAT187 | Precalculus (5) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT187 is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 4-9 | |
| Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Earth and Space Sciences) | ||
| MAT212 | Brief Calculus (3) OR | |
| MAT213 | Brief Calculus (4) OR | |
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 3-5 | |
| Arizona State University (Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College), Bachelor of Arts in Education, Secondary Education (Mathematics); Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Mathematics (Secondary Education); and Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Education - Mathematics | ||
| MAT220 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (5) OR | |
| MAT221 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (4) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT22+ is a prerequisite. (4-5) | 4-5 | |
| All remaining Transfer Plans (with emphasis in English, History, Social Studies, Physical Education, Political Science, or Spanish) | ||
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| MAT145 | College Mathematics with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT146 | College Mathematics with Review (6) OR | |
| Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. | 3 | |
| May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections. | ||
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. | 6 | |
| May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections. | ||
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | 6 | |
| May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections. | ||
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 0-8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections. | ||
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | |
| These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| 0-3 | ||
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. | 0-3 | |
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 0-3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
Course Area Key
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | ||
| Students intending to transfer to ASU should satisfy all three awareness area requirements ([C], [G], and [H]) prior to transfer. | ||
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