Pathway to Teaching Careers, AA (PTCH-AA)

Location(s): Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Northwestern Connecticut, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis

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CT State Community College Catalog 2023-2024

New students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2023 will begin as students of Connecticut State Community College under this catalog.
Continuing students from one of the 12 community colleges will be transitioned into a CT State program in this catalog as of the start of the Fall 2023 term.
The policies, courses and programs described are applicable as of the Fall 2023 term and may be updated as circumstances require.

This program is designed for students who wish to transfer to a Connecticut State University to pursue teacher certification in elementary and/or secondary education. This program also prepares students for teacher preparation programs at many private institutions. The courses will prepare students to fulfill general education requirements, begin foundational work in education theory and practice, and develop greater expertise in their fields of study. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to transfer their credits to a CSU, where they can apply for acceptance into the teacher certification program. Students are advised to review the requirements of the transfer institution with their academic advisor prior to course selection.

Learning Outcomes:

In addition to meeting the general education outcomes, graduates will:

Work creatively with others, including culturally and intellectually diverse peoples; think critically; and demonstrate an appreciation for learning.
Describe the role of the teacher in the classroom.
Identify the requirements for teaching based on academic program requirements and state certification requirements.
Recognize broader historical, cultural, global and scientific perspectives as they relate to education.
Demonstrate a respect for others, coupled with an understanding of ethical behavior and civic responsibility.

General Education Courses (21-22 credits)

ENG 1010 - Composition Credits: 3
MATH Requirement Credits: 3-4 - Choose one
- MATH 1004 - Math for Elementary Education: Algebra/Number Systems (Elem Ed Emphasis) OR
- MATH 1100 - Quantitative Reasoning (Sec Ed Emphasis-Liberal Arts) OR
- MATH 16xx/26xx - any course in the Calculus pathway (Sec Ed Emphasis-STEM)
Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course Credits: 3-4
Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course Credits: 3-4 See advisor for recommendations.
HIST 1015 - US History to 1877 Credits: 3
OR HIST 1016 - US History from Reconstruction Credits: 3
Elective WRIX - Written Communication II Course Credits: 3
CCS 1001 - College & Career Success Credits: 3

Program Courses (39-45 credits)

EDUC 2010 - Foundations of U.S. Education Credits: 3
EDUC 2020 - Normal and Exceptional Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: 3
OR ECED 2515 - Exceptional Learners Credits: 3
PSY 1011 - General Psychology I Credits: 3
Choose courses in the groups below based on student’s area of emphasis with the guidance of an advisor

For Elementary Education Emphasis - 6 credits
- ECED 1002 or PSY 2001 or PSY 2004 Credits: 3 AND
- MATH 1410
For Secondary Education-Liberal Arts Emphasis 6-7 credits
- PSY 2001 or PSY 2004 Credits: 3 AND
- Choose a content area elective Credits: 3-4
For Secondary Education-STEM Emphasis 6-7 credits
- PSY 2001 or PSY 2004 Credits: 3 AND
- MATH 16xx/MATH 26xx - choose a course from the Calculus pathway Credits: 3-4
Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course Credits: 3-4
COMM 1301 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
OR COMM 1010 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: 3
World Language Credits: 0-8
Choose 0-8 credits of a Foreign Language, ASL, or the two upper-level courses of ESL
World Language exemptions are replaced by Content Area Electives to meet total credit requirement for the degree (min. 60).
Content Area Electives Credits: 7-23
Choose appropriate number of content area electives to meet total credit requirement for the degree (min. 60).

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