The Associate of Arts in Education program is designed to provide entry-level training for persons interested in working in educational settings and those planning to continue a path towards a higher degree in education. Emphasis is placed on gaining knowledge and an understanding of (1) diverse philosophies and perspectives which impact how we view education, (2) patterns of growth and development of young people, (3) the diversity of students’ needs and how to address those needs, and (4) the value of collaboration and community. Furthermore, students are expected to engage in critical thinking, problem solving, and continual reflection which are necessary skills for educators.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the AA in Education program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and communication within educational environments.
- Create and implement diverse teaching strategies and materials which address the diversity of our student population and optimize learning for all students.
- Exhibit skills in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and reflective practice.
General Education Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
English (Choose 1) | ||
EN110A | Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab | 4 |
EN110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
Course | Course Name | Credits |
MA110A | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
CO110 OR | Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement OR Windows Applications | 3 |
HU120 | Pacific Cultures | 3 |
PY120 | General Psychology | 3 |
SI110/110L OR SI103/SI103L | Environmental Biology: Theory/Environmental Biology: Laboratory OR Introduction to Marine Biology: Theory/Introduction to Marine Biology: Laboratory | 4 |
Total | 19-20 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
ASL100 OR CH110 | American Sign Language I OR CHamoru I | 4 |
ASL110 OR CH111 | American Sign Language II OR CHamoru II | 4 |
ED150 | Introduction to Teaching * | 3 |
ED180A | Educational Methods I | 3 |
ED180B | Educational Methods II | 3 |
ED180C | Educational Methods III | 3 |
ED220 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
ED231 | Introduction to Exceptionalities * | 3 |
ED265 | Culture and Education in Guam * | 3 |
EN111 | Writing for Research * | 3 |
ED292 | Education Practicum | 3 |
| Choose two electives (6 credits) from the list below | 6 |
TOTAL | 41 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL | 60-61 | |
NOTE: Courses marked with an * are courses required by UOG/SOE.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AT UOG | ||
Course | Course Name | Credits |
ASL100 OR CH110 | American Sign Language I OR CHamoru I | 4 |
ASL110 OR CH111 | American Sign Language II OR CHamoru II | 4 |
ED150 | Introduction to Teaching * | 3 |
ED180A | Educational Methods I | 3 |
ED180B | Educational Methods II | 3 |
ED180C | Educational Methods III | 3 |
ED220 | Human Growth and Development * | 3 |
ED231 | Introduction to Exceptionalities * | 3 |
ED265 | Culture and Education in Guam * | 3 |
CO125 | Introduction to Human Communication and Speech | 3 |
EN111 | Writing for Research * | 3 |
ED292 | Education Practicum | 3 |
CTE299A | Praxis I Review Part A | 2 |
CTE299B | Praxis I Review Part B | 1 |
| Choose one elective (3 credits) from the list below | 3 |
PROGRAM TOTAL | 60-64 | |
List of Elective Courses
COURSE | TITLE | CREDITS |
ASL100 | American Sign Language I (If not already taken to complete technical requirement) | 4 |
ASL110 | American Sign Language II (prerequisite: ASL100, If not already taken to complete technical requirement) | 4 |
ASL120 | American Sign Language III (prerequisite: ASL110) | 4 |
ASL130 | American Sign Language IV (prerequisite: ASL120) | 4 |
CD240 | Cognitive & Creative Development in Early Childhood | 3 |
CD260 | Social and Emotional Development | 3 |
CH110 | CHamoru I (If not already taken to complete technical requirement) | 4 |
CH111 | CHamoru II (If not already taken to complete technical requirement) | 4 |
CH200 | Immersion Method for CHamoru Language Teaching I | 3 |
CH220 | CHamoru Composition | 3 |
CO110 | Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement (If not already taken to complete technical requirement) | 3 |
CO125 | Introduction to Human Communication and Speech (If not already taken to complete technical requirement) | 3 |
EN210 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
EN220 | Best Practices for Literacy Instruction | 3 |
HI176 | Guam History | 3 |
HM110 | Introductions to Community Services | 3 |
HM150 | Diversity in Human Services | 3 |
HU220 | Guam Cultures and Legends | 3 |
IN145 | Vocabulary Development for Intercultural Development | 3 |
IN170 | Introduction to Interpreting | 3 |
IN180 | Ecology of Deafness | 3 |
IN220 | Voice to Sign/Sign to Voice Interpreting | 3 |
PY125 | Interpersonal Relations | 3 |
TH101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
VC125 | Digital Graphics: Raster | 3 |
WG101 | Introduction to Women and Gender Studies | 3 |
Course Sequence by Semester
Year 1 | |||||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||||
Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
EN___ | English Composition Requirement | 3-4 | ED150 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
MA110A | Finite Mathematics | 3 | ED220 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
PY120 | General Psychology | 3 | SI110/110L OR SI103/103L | Environmental Biology: Theory Environmental Biology: Laboratory OR Introduction to Marine Biology (3)/Marine Biology Laboratory | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | EN111 | Writing for Research | 3 |
Total | 12-13 | Total | 13 | ||
Year 2 | |||||
Semester 3 | Semester 4 | ||||
Course # | Course Name | Credits | Course # | Course Name | Credits |
ED180A | Educational Methods I | 3 | ED265 | Culture and Education in Guam | 3 |
HU120 | Pacific Cultures | 3 | ED180B | Educational Methods II | 3 |
ASL100/ASL110 OR CH110 | American Sign Language I & II (taught in one semester – 8 credits) OR CHamoru I | 4 | ED231 | Introduction to Exceptionalities | 3 |
CS151 OR CO110 | Windows Applications OR Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement | 3 | CH111 | CHamoru II – For those on the CHamoru track | 4 |
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| CTE299A | Praxis I Review Part A | 2 | |
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| CTE299B | Praxis I Review Part B | 1 | |
Total | 13 | Total | 13-16 | ||
Year 3 | |||||
Semester 5 |
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CO125 | Introduction to Human Communication and Speech | 3 |
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ED180C | Educational Methods III | 3 |
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ED292 | Education Practicum | 3 |
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| Total | 9 |
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PROGRAM TOTAL | 60-64 | ||||
