Liberal Arts/Education - Manchester Community College - Manchester

Liberal Arts/Education from Manchester Community College - Manchester is a Campus Associate Education Science degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Liberal Arts/Education degree is designed to allow students to transfer to a four-year college to become teachers. The program allows students to experience elementary, middle, and high school education , and has a common first year of coursework. In the second year, students choose courses in any one of the following areas: math, science, social science, English, foreign languages, elementary education, and special education . Completion of these courses demonstrates the content expertise required to become eligible for certification once the bachelor degree is completed. Elective courses are selected in consultation with the student?s advisor. This degree is eligible to transfer to four-year institutions with teacher preparation or liberal arts degrees. It also meets the requirements for paraprofessionals seeking an associate degree to fulfill national and state requirements. Program Mission The mission of the Liberal Arts/Education Program is to provide students with the foundation to become effective educators. Students will gain a firm understanding of schools and their functions, the teaching process, effective techniques, and the art of reflection in order to meet the needs of all children. Students will be able to experience elementary, middle, and high school levels. The program is aligned with national standards and four-year colleges with education degrees. Program Goal/Objectives Graduating students will: Develop an appreciation for the act of reflective practice and recognize the impact of ongoing reflection in order to become an effective educator. Be exposed to elementary, middle, and secondary school systems while developing an understanding of the importance of meeting the individual needs of all children. Acquire an understanding of various educational theories and their application to the real-world classroom. Be exposed to a variety of teaching techniques used in today?s classrooms to meet the individual needs of all children. View more details on Manchester Community College - Manchester, NH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Science courses.