Associate of Christian Education
This program is for students who wish to complete a two-year program of study that prepares them for educational opportunities within the Christian school setting. 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.
Available Specializations
Early Childhood Specialization
Early Childhood Specialization
The Associate of Christian Education with an Early Childhood Education specialization is designed to prepare students to work in a preschool setting and perform their duties with knowledge, expertise, and warm-hearted service. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.
Program Summary
Bible/Theology/CM Core |
19 credits |
Education Core |
12 credits |
Specialization Core |
12 credits |
General Education |
15 credits |
Electives |
2 credits |
Total |
60 credits |
Bible/Theology/CM Core
BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 213 Life of Christ I (3 cr.)
BI 214 Life of Christ II (3 cr.)
TH 203 Bible Doctrines I (3 cr.)
TH 204 Bible Doctrines II (3 cr.)
CM 181-482 Field Practicum (1 cr.)
Education Core
ED 101 Methods and Materials (2 cr.)
ED 111 Human Growth/Development (2 cr.)
ED 112 Philosophy of Christian Education (2 cr.)
ED 232 Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
ED 243 Ed. Classroom Practicum (3 cr.)
Specialization Core
ED 103 Teaching Fine Arts (2 cr.)
ED 104 Teaching PE and Health (2 cr.)
ED 201 Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3 cr.)
ED 202 Teaching Elementary Math (3 cr.)
ED 222 Teaching the Young Child (2 cr.)
General Education
EN 101 Composition I (3 cr.)
EN 102 Composition II (3 cr.)
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)
HI 201 or HI 202 (3 cr.)
Math or Science elective (3 cr.)
Electives
General electives (2 cr.)
Elementary Education Specialization
Elementary Ed. Specialization
This program is for students who wish to complete a two-year program of study that prepares them for support ministry in a Christian school. 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. This program does not lead to licensure for teaching in public school systems.
Program Summary
Bible/Theology/CM Core |
19 credits |
Education Core |
12 credits |
Specialization Core |
12 credits |
General Education |
15 credits |
Electives |
2 credits |
Total |
60 credits |
Bible/Theology/CM Core
BI 101 Old Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 102 New Testament Survey (3 cr.)
BI 213 Life of Christ I (3 cr.)
BI 214 Life of Christ II (3 cr.)
TH 203 Bible Doctrines I (3 cr.)
TH 204 Bible Doctrines II (3 cr.)
CM 181-482 Field Practicum (1 cr.)
Education Core
ED 101 Methods and Materials (2 cr.)
ED 111 Human Growth/Development (2 cr.)
ED 112 Philosophy of Christian Education (2 cr.)
ED 232 Instructional Technology (3 cr.)
ED 243 Ed. Classroom Practicum (3 cr.)
Specialization Core
ED 103 Teaching Fine Arts (2 cr.)
ED 104 Teaching PE and Health (2 cr.)
ED 201 Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3 cr.)
ED 202 Teaching Elementary Math (3 cr.)
ED 210 Teaching Elementary STEAM (2 cr.)
General Education
EN 101 Composition I (3 cr.)
EN 102 Composition II (3 cr.)
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr.)
HI 201 or HI 202 (3 cr.)
Math or Science elective (3 cr.)
Electives
General electives (2 cr.)
