ASSOCIATE OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

This program, consisting of elementary and secondary tracks, is designed to prepare men and women to teach students in a Christian school classroom. The course of study emphasizes the philosophy and methodology of Christian education and introduces the student to a wide range of strategies to plan instruction, prepare instructional materials, and teach effectively in a Christian school. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.

Early Childhood Specialization

The Associate of Christian Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare students to work in a preschool setting and perform their duties with knowledge, expertise, and warm-hearted service. Semester hours required in each category are as follows:

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 19 credits

  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)

Education Core – 12 credits

  • Methods and Materials (2)
  • Human Growth and Development (2)
  • Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
  • Instructional Technology (3)
  • Ed. Classroom Practicum (3)
  • Concentration Core – 12 credits

    • Teaching Fine Arts (2)
    • Teaching PE and Health (2)
    • Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
    • Teaching Elementary Math (3)
    • Teaching the Young Child (2)

    General Education – 15 credits

    • Composition I (3)
    • Composition II (3)
    • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
    • HI 201 or HI 202 (3)
    • Math or Science (3)

    Electives – 2 credits

    Total – 60 credits

Elementary Education Specialization

The Associate of Christian Elementary Education degree is offered to students who wish to complete a two-year program of study that prepares them for support ministry in a Christian school. Semester hours required in each category are as follows:

Bible/Theology/CM Core – 19 credits

  • Old Testament Survey (3)
  • New Testament Survey (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ I (3)
  • Life and Teachings of Christ II (3)
  • Bible Doctrines I (3)
  • Bible Doctrines II (3)

Education Core – 12 credits

  • Methods and Materials (2)
  • Human Growth and Development (2)
  • Philosophy of Christian Education (2)
  • Instructional Technology (3)
  • Ed. Classroom Practicum (3)
  • Concentration Core – 12 credits

    • Teaching Fine Arts (2)
    • Teaching PE and Health (2)
    • Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
    • Teaching Elementary Math (3)
    • Teaching Elem. STEAM (2)

    General Education – 15 credits

    • Composition I (3)
    • Composition II (3)
    • Fundamentals of Speech (3)
    • HI 201 or HI 202 (3)
    • Math or Science (3)

    Electives – 2 credits

    Total – 60 credits

The courses required for the associate degree are also designed to coordinate with the requirements of the four-year program for those who choose to further their education after completing this degree.

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