Secondary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
A Teacher Education Area of Study
For curriculum information, contact the Social Sciences and Teacher Education Division—ST-149—443-518-1620.
Secondary Education is defined as grades seven through twelve in the state of Maryland. Teachers are needed in our society to educate and prepare students to be useful and productive citizens. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to a Secondary Education program at a four-year college or university. This area of study allows the student to fulfill general education requirements and to pursue a major area of interest in the second year. As a Secondary Education student, you will be required to select a major at a four-year college or university. This curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the college or university level. Students are advised to check the requirements of the major and institution to which they intend to transfer.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a world language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
Social Sciences
One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Sciences Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirements.
Science
must include one course with lab
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
Required Courses Related to Major
Choose one of the following tracks.*
* Secondary Education Tracks: Students must see an advisor to select those courses related to the subject area in which they want to teach.
Required Courses
| EDUC-110 | Introduction to Education | 3 credits |
| EDUC-200 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 credits |
| EDUC-260 | Educational Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC-204 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 credits |
Humanities/Arts Track
Choose one of the following tracks.*
* Secondary Education Tracks: Students must see an advisor to select those courses related to the subject area in which they want to teach.
Application Code 35A
Social Sciences Track
Choose one of the following tracks.*
* Secondary Education Tracks: Students must see an advisor to select those courses related to the subject area in which they want to teach.
Application Code 35B
Mathematics/Science Track
Choose one of the following tracks.*
* Secondary Education Tracks: Students must see an advisor to select those courses related to the subject area in which they want to teach.
Application Code 35C
Total Credit Hours: 60-66
Educational requirements vary among transfer institutions and are currently being evaluated. It is essential to meet with your advisor regularly to be aware of program and certification changes.