Education ED13

The Education associate of applied science degree program is a series of courses designed to prepare students for a position in education. The program emphasizes a combination of education theory and practical application as well as general core, science, and mathematics competencies necessary for successful employment. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in educational settings including Head Start, Georgia Pre-K programs, and public school teaching assistant positions. Graduates of this program will receive one of two areas of S.T.E.M. specialization: mathematics or science.

* Students - Choose from and complete either STEM Specialization:

  • Math Concentration (16 hrs)
  • Science Concentration (16 hrs)
  • Elementary Education Specialization (20 hrs)

Entrance Requirements

  • Submit a completed application;
  • High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
  • Age Requirement: NA
  • Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Area I - Language Arts/Communications — 3 Hours

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Title
Credits
Minimum Area I - Language Arts/Communications Credit Hours:
3

Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts — 3 Hours

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Title
Credits
Minimum Area IV - Humanities and Fine Arts Credit Hours:
3

General Education Core Electives — 15 Hours

* Choose 15 additional General Education Core Electives (Area I, II, III, or IV)

General Education Courses

Minimum General Education Core Electives Credit Hours:
15

Mathematics Concentration — 16 Hours

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Title
Credits
Minimum Mathematics Concentration Credit Hours:
16

Science Concentration — 16 Hours

Choose 16 hours in a Science Concentration

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Title
Credits
Minimum Science Concentration Credit Hours:
16

Elementary Education Specialization — 20 Hours

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Title
Credits
Minimum Elementary Education Specialization Credit Hours:
20
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:
62

Overview

Program

Type

Associate of Applied Science, AAS

Location(s)

Jesup, Waycross