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The Education Foundations (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle & Secondary School) A.S. program is ideal if you plan on transferring to a four-year school to earn a bachelor’s degree and subsequent recommendation for teacher licensure.
The Education Foundations program prepares students to the field of teaching through a series of pre-professional introductory courses and recommended electives. The curriculum includes opportunities to examine professional knowledge, engage in reflection, and understand culturally relevant approaches to instruction while also becoming immersed in classroom experiences at local school districts. The A.S. in Educational Foundations prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree and subsequent recommendation for teacher licensure. Students may also have the potential to earn an Associate of Arts, if they complete Physical Education (1 credit) & Health (1 credit).
Note: If you have been arrested, charged or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study or on your chances to obtain federal, state and other higher education financial aid. Some courses within this program require a criminal background study to successfully complete. Please see the course description section of the catalog for more details. Please refer to the Criminal Background section of the catalog for more information on the criminal background study.
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requires a minimum of 40 credits. You must complete the MnTC courses that are specifically designated below, such as ENG 1108 Writing & Research Skills for MnTC Goal Area 1. You may choose the other courses from each goal area from the list located at: inverhills.edu/MnTC.
To streamline your degree, you are encouraged to choose MnTC Goal 1-6 courses that also meet MnTC Goal areas 7-10. Students should choose courses that best work for their intended transfer college/program.
Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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EDU 1109
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Introduction to Education & Reflective Teaching
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4 |
Course Outline
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EDU 1141
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Learning Technology for Educators
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2 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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EDU 1143
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Multicultural Education / Human Relations
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3 |
Course Outline
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Education Elective(s)
Select from the following EDU courses or any additional MnTC courses/credits |
11 | |
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EDU 2018
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Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners
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3 |
Course Outline
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EDU 2250
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Contemporary Education Topics
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1-3 |
Course Outline
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MATH 1107
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Mathematical Foundations
|
4 |
Course Outline
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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MATH 1118
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College Algebra I
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4 |
Course Outline
Corequisites:
Future Offering:
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MUSC 2220
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Music Education and Pedagogy
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3 |
Course Outline
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HLTH 1130
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Drug Use and Abuse
|
3 |
Course Outline
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Physical Education Elective(s)
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1 | |
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Health and PE
|
1 | |
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Total Credits in Education Foundations Curriculum | 20 |
Course # | Course Name | Credit(s) |
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ENG 1108
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Writing And Research Skills
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3 |
Course Outline
Corequisites:
Future Offering:
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ENG 1111
ENG 1114
ENG 1130
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Research Writing
OR
The Research Paper
OR
Writing and Research For the Professions
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3 |
Research Writing
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
The Research Paper
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
Writing and Research For the Professions
Corequisites: None Future Offering:
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COMM 1100
COMM 2230
COMM 1110
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Interpersonal Communication
OR
Small Group Communication
OR
Public Speaking
Recommended |
3 |
Interpersonal Communication
Small Group Communication
Public Speaking
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 2)
Satisfied by First Year Experience course or MnTC completion ‡ |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3)
Natural Science (1 course must include lab) ‡ |
2 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3a)
Life Science course |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 3b)
Physical Sciences course |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 4)
Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. MATH 1107 OR MATH 1118 Recommended ‡ |
1 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 5)
History/Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences. PSYC 1101 Recommended; PSYC 1215 Recommended; SOC 1100 Recommended ‡ |
3 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature. Any additional Goal 6 course ‡ |
3 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6a)
Fine Arts course |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 6b)
Humanities/Literature course |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 7)
Human Diversity ‡ |
1 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 8)
Global Perspective ‡ |
1 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 9)
Ethical and Civic Responsibility ‡ |
1 | |
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General Education Credits (MnTC Goal 10)
People and the Environment ‡ |
1 | |
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Total Credits in General Education Curriculum | 40 |
Total Credits: | 60 |