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Associate of Arts in Education
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Associate of Arts in Education

Total Credit Hours: 60-61


About Associate of Arts in Education

The Education Program’s mission is to prepare individuals to be professional educators, show a positive attitude toward all students and their families, obtain the skills to plan and implement a program that is safe, educational, and healthy.

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.


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 CS151 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement OR Windows Applications 3
HU120 Pacific Cultures 3
PY120 General Psychology 3
SI110/110L OR SI103/103L Environmental Biology (3)/Laboratory (1) OR Introduction to Marine Biology (3)/Laboratory (1) 4
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 & Development 3
ED231 Introduction to Exceptionalities 3
ED265 Culture and Education in Guam 3
EN111 Writing for Research 3
ED292 Education Practicum 3
  Elective 3
  Elective 3
List of Electives
Course Course Name 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 & 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 Methods for CHamoru Language Teaching 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 (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 Human Development Diversity 3
HU220 Guam Cultures & Legends 3
IN145 Vocabulary Development (Prerequisite: ASL110) 3
IN170 Introduction to Interpreting 3
IN180 Ecology of Deafness 3
IN220 Voice to Sign Interpreting (Prerequisite: ASL100, IN170) 3
PY125 Interpersonal Relationships 3
TH101 Introduction to the Theater 3
VC125 Digital Graphics: Raster 3
WG101 Women & Gender Studies (Prerequisite: Placement into EN110) 3
Program Total 60-61

2024-2025 College Catalog

Recognizing the necessity for students to succeed in the complex and rapidly changing workplace, Guam Community College offers a general education curriculum that introduces students to major areas of knowledge and methods of inquiry. All degree programs require an interdisciplinary general education component that promotes the development of intellectual skills that enable students to become effective learners and informed citizens. Critical thinking, the use of language and computation, appropriate social skills, global awareness and respect for diverse opinions are among the learning outcomes provided in the general education requirements of each program.

Guam Community College believes that general education provides the academic foundation necessary for students to achieve their life goals. General education is intended to offer students a breadth of quality student learning experiences, encourage their respect for cultural heritage, promote their ethical and responsible social behavior and facilitate their life-long learning.

The General Education program strives to foster student learning and skill development in civic engagement, critical thinking, understanding of the relationship between the individual and society, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and written communication.

Guam Community College believes that high quality general education opportunities for all citizens are necessary for democratic principles and practices to exist and for a sound economy to flourish. The College continually scrutinizes the general education curriculum in order to assure that all degrees and certificates granted by the College support this vision of general education and that it serves as a means to inspire hope, opportunity and responsibility in all its constituencies.

Requirements for General Education follow the options described below. Students declared prior to fall 2010 will follow the requirements indicated in the applicable catalog in which they first declared their major program at the College.
 

Notes on General Education requirements

Students are advised to check the requirements for their specific programs before taking General Education courses.
Courses chosen to meet the general education requirements may not be used to meet the Major Requirements of a student’s specific degree program.

The list contains courses with pre-requisites, so students should make their choices carefully and thoughtfully. Students may consult a counselor or an academic advisor for guidance in choosing any of the course options listed.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs require different levels of coursework to meet General Education requirements, please review the individual programs for more information.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Scope 1: Skills for and Application of Lifelong Learning
Freshman Composition (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)
Course # Course Name Credits
EN 110 Freshman Composition 3
EN110A Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab 4
EN 111 Writing for Research 3
Mathematics (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course # Course Name Credits
MA 110A Finite Mathematics 3
MA 115 Fundamentals of College Algebra 3
MA 161A College Algebra & Trigonometry I 3
*Any college level math will be considered for the completion of this category
Literacy for Life Skills (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course # Course Name Credits
CO 110 Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement 3
CS 151 Windows Applications
CS 152 Macintosh Applications
Scope 2: Broad Comprehension of the Development of Knowledge, Practice and Interpretation
Humanities & Fine Arts (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course # Course Name Credits
ASL 100 American Sign Language I 4
CH 110 Chamorro I 4
ED 265 Culture & Education in Guam 3
CO 125 Introduction to Human Communication and Speech 3
EN 210 Introduction to Literature 3
HI 121 World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500) 3
HI 122 World Civilization (1500 to Present Time) 3
HI 176 Guam History 3
HM 110 Introduction to Community Services 3
HM 201 Social Welfare & Development: Global Challenges 3
HU 120 Pacific Cultures 3
HU 220 Guam Cultures & Legends 3
JA 110 Japanese I 4
KE 110 Korean I 4
PI 101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
TH 101 Introduction to the Theater 3
VC 101 Introduction to Visual Communications 3
*Any foreign language, humanities, or fine arts course will be considered for the completion of this category
Natural & Physical Sciences (Choose one course and the corresponding lab from the following to meet the required 4 credits)**
Course # Course Name Credits
SI 101/101L Introduction to Chemistry (3) & Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1) 4
SI 103/103L Introduction to Marine Biology (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 105/105L Introduction to Physical Geology (3) & Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI 110/110L Environmental Biology (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 141 Applied Physics I
SI 150/150L Introduction to Microbiology (3) & Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (1)
SI131/131L Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1)
SI132/132L Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory (1)
**The exception to this would be SI141 which does not include a laboratory requirement
Scope 3: Preparation for and Acceptance of Responsible Participation in Civil Society
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course # Course Name Credits
EC 110 Principles of Economics 3
PS140 American Government 3
PY 100 Personal Adjustment 3
PY 120 General Psychology 3
PY 125 Interpersonal Relations 3
SO 130 Introduction to Sociology 3
CJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
WG 101 Introduction to Women and Gender Studies 3
*Any social and behavioral science course will be considered for the completion of this category
Minimum General Education Requirements 19

2024-2025 College Catalog


This suggested sequence of courses is based on the 2024-2025 College Catalog. 
 
Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
Course Course Name Credits Course Course Name Credits
EN___ English Requirement 3-4 ED150 Introduction to Teaching 3
MA110A  Finite Mathematics 3 ED220  Human Growth & Development 3
PY120 General Psychology 3 SI110/110L
OR SI103/103L
Environmental Biology: Theory (3) Laboratory (1)
OR Introduction to Marine Biology (3)/Laboratory (1)
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
ASL100/110
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 in Civic Engagement
3 CH111 CHamoru II - For those on the CHamoru track 4

 
Total 13
 
Total 13
      STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ATTENDED THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AT UOG
      CTE299A Praxis I Review Part A 2
      CTE299B Praxis I Review Part B 1
         
Course Course Name Credits      
CO125 Introduction to Human
Communication & Speech
3      
ED180C Educational Methods III 3      
ED292 Practicum 3      
  Total 9      
Program Total 60-61

2024-2025 College Catalog

 



Upon successful completion of the AA in Education program, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct and communication within educational environments.
  2. Create and implement diverse teaching strategies and materials which address the diversity of our student population and optimize learning for all students.
  3. Exhibit skills in critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and reflective practice.

ED220 Human Growth & Development

This course covers the study of human growth and development from birth to death with a special emphasis on the formative and school years. An overview of the interrelationship between physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth will be presented. The role of the family, culture, community and society and the impact on development is also explored.

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ED150 Introduction to Teaching

This course presents a unique and realistic approach to the fundamentals of teaching as a career. Not only are the rewards of teaching established and explored, but also the challenges educators face in the classroom. The course also introduces students to the larger topics of education, including discipline, history, philosophy, learning theories, teaching techniques, assessment, classroom management and diversity.

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Associate of Science in Supervision & Management

The Supervision and Management program prepares students for entry-level positions and employment in the field of supervision and management. The program is designed for students who want to learn, update and augment existing knowledge and skills and/or acquire cutting-edge technical and managerial skills; it is also designed for current and future leaders, supervisors, and managers who desire the latest skills to be effective and productive in their respective fields.

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Certificate in Sign Language Interpreting

The Certificate in Sign Language Interpreting program is designed to prepare individuals who are pursuing a path in interpreting and becoming facilitators of communication for the Deaf. The program combines theoretical and practical learning experiences that will develop the students’ linguistic knowledge and understanding of American Sign Language (ASL), as well as their awareness of Deaf culture.

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Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education

Early childhood pertains to children age eight and below. Early childhood educators work in Head Start programs, childcare centers, family home care programs, elementary schools, social services programs, and health care services. These professionals plan and implement appropriate experiences for young children in areas such as language, health, movement, creativity, cognitive, self-concept and social behavior. They also supervise children’s activities, care for their needs, keep records of their progress, and confer with parents and other professionals.

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