Secondary EducationEnglish
Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT): 607
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
Program Description
This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any secondary education English
program at a four-year college or university in the state of Maryland. The AAT
articulates with all Maryland transfer programs in secondary English education. The
program enables students to fulfill their General Education requirements, participate in
fieldwork experiences, and complete a core of professional education coursework
appropriate for the first two years of teacher preparation. To earn the AAT students must
achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on a state-
approved basic skills test.
Program Outcomes
Identify major historical events in education and analyze the impact of those events
with current educational trends.
Identify the psychological, cognitive, emotional, and physical characteristics of
typically developing children and adolescents, with specific consideration to
disabilities and cultural and linguistic diversity.
Analyze and critique current scientifically-based research and culturally responsive
instructional practices for the purpose of understanding the educational needs of
students and families.
Identify the current and inclusive philosophies for differentiating instruction to
analyze, improve, and facilitate instruction for diverse learners.
Demonstrate and utilize technology as a teaching/reinforcement tool.
Develop excellent written, verbal, critical thinking, and problem solving skills, which
will allow him or her to effectively make connections between prior
knowledge/experience and new learning.
Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of the English language, some aspects
of its history and development, writing strategies for both literary and academic
discourse, and literary works form a variety or cultures, historical periods, and genres.
Program Advisors
Rockville
Dr. Glenda Hernandez Baca
240-567- 1317
Glenda.baca@montgomerycollege.edu
Dr. Zeporia Smith
240-567-7192
Zeporia.smith@montgomerycollege.edu
Prof. Deb Poese
240-567-7269
Debra.poese@montgomerycollege.edu
Germantown
Prof. Sonja Fisher
240-567- 6012
Sonja.fisher@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring
Dr. Glenda Hernandez Baca
240-567-7192
Glenda.baca@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information, please visit:
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/education
Secondary EducationEnglish AAT
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN TEACHING (AAT): 607
607
2018-2019
Suggested Course Sequence
This section is available on the catalog website at http://catalog.montgomerycollege.edu/content.php?catoid=8&navoid=1322
First Semester
EDUC 101 - Foundations of Education 3
semester hours
EDUC 102 - Field Experience in Education
1 semester hour
ENGL 101 - Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours *
ENGL 110 - Principles of English Grammar
3 semester hours
Mathematics foundation 3 semester hours
(MATF)
Second Semester
COMM 108 - Foundations of Human
Communication 3 semester hours (GEIR)
EDUC 201 - Introduction to Special
Education 3 semester hours
EDUC 202 - Field Experience in Special
Education 1 semester hour
ENGL 102 - Critical Reading, Writing, and
Research 3 semester hours (ENGF)
ENGL 190 - Introduction to Literature 3
semester hours (HUMD)
PSYC 102 - General Psychology 3 semester
hours (BSSD)
Third Semester
ENGL 201 - Introduction to World Literature I 3
semester hours
OR
ENGL 202 - Introduction to World Literature II 3
semester hours
ENGL 211 - Survey of American Literature I 3
semester hours
OR
ENGL 212 - Survey of American Literature II 3
semester hours
PSYC 227 - Educational Psychology 3 semester
hours
Behavioral and social sciences distribution 3
semester hours (BSSD)**
Natural sciences distribution with lab 4 semester
hours (NSLD)
Fourth Semester
ENGL 213 - Survey of British Literature I 3
semester hours
OR
ENGL 214 - Survey of British Literature II 3
semester hours
Humanities Distribution *** 3 semester hours
ISTD 173 - Integrated Arts 3 semester hours (ARTD)
PSYC 216 - Adolescent Psychology 3 semester hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* ENGL101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102, or elective
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) course must come from a discipline other than PSYC
*** Recommended courses are HIST 200 or HIST 201
TEACHER EDUCATION TRANSFER PROGRAM
TEACHING IN SECONDARY EDUCATION - ENGLISH A.A.T.: 607
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102 or Elective)*
ED 101/EDUC 101 3
ED 102/EDUC 102 1
ED 140/EDUC 201 3
ED 141/EDUC 202 1
EN 105/ENGL 110 3
3
3
3
PY 216/PSYC 216 3
PY 227/PSYC 227 3
Total Credits:
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GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation
EN 102/ENGL 102 3
Math Foundation (MATH 110, 115, 117, 120, 130, 150, 165, 170, or 181)
CONSULT COUNSELING FACULTY/FACULTY ADVISOR ABOUT CHOICE
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts Distribution (ARTD)
IS 273/ISTD 173 3
Humanities Distribution (HUMD)
EN 190/ENGL 190 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
PY 102/PSYC 102 3
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD) ** 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
4
Natural Sciences Distribution without Lab (NSND) or
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
General Education Institutional Requirement (GEIR)
SP 108/COMM 108 3
Humanities Distribution (HUMD) (GEIR)
Discuss appropriate course choice with education faculty advisor.
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
*ENGL 101, if needed, for ENGL 102 or Elective.
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from a different discipline other than PYSC.
Recommended courses are HS 201/HIST 200 or HS 202/HIST 201
Last Modified: July 2018
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
NOTE: To earn the AAT students must achieve a minimum of a 2.75 cumulative GPA and present acceptable scores on one of the following
state-approved basic skills tests: SAT, ACT, GRE, Praxis I PPST or Praxis Core Academic Skills Tests.
Consult an education advisor about this degree and plan to take your basic skills test if needed no later than completion of 45 credits.
Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher AND passing score on basic skills test are required to graduate with the A.A.T.
Student has overall GPA of 2.75 or higher and
passing score on basic skills test?
No
Yes
Name: Date: ID #:
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
3
EN 201/ENGL 201 or
EN 202/ENGL 202
EN 211/ENGL 211 or
EN 212/ENGL 212
EN 213/ENGL 213 or
EN 214/ENGL 214
3 or 4
3 or 4
3
M
Transfer Opportunities
Montgomery College has partnerships with multiple four-
year institutions and the tools to help you transfer. To learn
more please visit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/Transfer/ or
http://artsys.usmd.edu/
Get Involved at MC!
Employers and Transfer Institutions are looking for
experience outside the classroom.
MC Student Clubs and Organizations
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/plain.aspx?id=2439
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Notes:
Secondary EducationEnglish AAT
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607
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