Secondary Science
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING – SECONDARY SCIENCE
This curriculum is designed for students who wish to transfer into an education program at a four-year institution. Science has been designated as a high-need area for teacher preparation and employment is expected to remain high. The degree program focuses on the eleven Illinois Professional Teaching Standards, the Technology Standards for All Teachers, and the Core Language Arts Standards for All Teachers. Early portfolio work and field experience components are built into the curriculum as well. In the second spring semester, students will be required to take and pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test. This program will meet state requirements for paraprofessionals.
*Students who are completing an Associate Degree must complete a graduation portfolio. For those students completing an Associate in Arts & Science (AA&S), an Associate in General Studies (AGS), or an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree, a one credit Portfolio Capstone Class will also be required. For more information, graduation portfolio.
Secondary Science Teaching – AAT Degree
66 Credit Hours
| Required Courses – General Education | Credit Hrs. | |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| COM 103 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MAT 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| BIO 105 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| PSY 130 | General Psychology | 3 |
| POL 180 | American Government | 3 |
| REL 101 | World Religions | 3 |
| ART 120 | Introduction to Art | 3 |
| Physical Science Electives | 3 | |
| General Electives | 3 | |
| 41 | ||
| Education Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| ED 201 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Science Major Courses | Credit Hrs. | |
| BIO 106 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| CHE 170 | College Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 180 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| PH 111 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PH 112 | College Physics II | 4 |
| 22 | ||
| Additional SRC Graduation Requirements | Credit Hrs. | |
| Health Science Electives | 3 | |
