Somerset Community College
Education (Teacher Preparation)
Program Overview
AAS Degree in Education - Teacher Prep Track
somerset.kctcs.edu
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. James M. Davis
(606) 878-4732
james.davis@kctcs.edu
PROGRAM DETAILS
The Education Program is designed to prepare
students for employment in Kentucky classrooms.
The Paraeducator Certificate is for individuals
seeking entry-level positions in Kentucky schools.
Paraeducators are school employees who work under
the supervision of teachers or
other professional practitioners.
Their jobs are instructional in
nature and they provide other
direct services to children and
youth and their families.
This is a 61 credit-hour program
designed for students interested in
preparing to become a teacher.
The Associate of Applied Science
Degree (AAS): Teacher Preparation
Option is for students wishing
to subsequently earn a teaching
degree at a four-year institution.
Both theory and practice are
emphasized by the program. A
field experience assignment is
conducted in each education
course that is offered.
All courses available online!
Several colleges and universities
are part of the Teacher
Preparation 2+2 Partnership
Agreement to enhance the
number of qualified teachers
in Kentucky by establishing a
seamless pathway of transfer
between the KCTCS Teacher
Preparation Associate Degree and
a baccalaureate degree in the
field of education.
Somerset Community College and KCTCS have Teacher Preparation
2+2 Partnership Agreements with the following colleges and universities:
•Campbellsville University
•Kentucky State University
•Morehead State University
•Spalding University
•University of Louisville
•Cumberland College
•Lindsey Wilson College
•Murray State University
•Union College
•Western Kentucky University
•Eastern Kentucky University*
•Midway College
•Northern Kentucky University
•University of Kentucky
EDUCATION (TEACHER PREP)
CREDENTIALS:
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE:
•Education - Teacher Prep Track
(61-62 credit hours)
CAREER Opportunities:
Graduates of the Teacher Preparation
program may transfer into a bachelor’s
degree program or apply for jobs such as
teacher aide, teacher assistant, instructional
assistant, duty supervisor, classroom support
staff, paraprofessional, education assistant,
or assistant teacher.
GETTING STARTED:
This program admits students each semester
or bi-term:
•Complete an application for admission to
SCC.
•Ensure that your high school diploma or
GED records have been submitted to the
registrar’s office.
•Schedule a COMPASS exam session through
the assessment center and/or provide ACT
scores.
•Submit official transcripts from high school
and prior college attendance.
•Finally, after being notified of acceptance by
the admissions office, schedule an appointment with your advisor.
student responsibilities:
In addition to tuition, students are
responsible for transportation to the various
clinical sites, professional liability insurance,
books, and uniforms. Any student seeking
financial assistance should contact the
Financial Aid Office.
*Students planning to transfer to EKU should visit their advising page at: curriculum.eku.edu/elementary
KC TC S i s a n equal o p po r t un it y em pl oyer and edu c atio n ins titu tio n.
KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Somerset Community College
Education (Teacher Preparation)
Advising Planner
AAS Degree in Education - Teacher Prep Track
somerset.kctcs.edu
REQUIRED COURSES
General Education REQUIREMENTS (34-35 HOURS)
ENG 101
Writing I
ENG 102
Writing II COM 181
Basic Public Speaking OR
COM 252
Introduction to Interpersonal Communications Humanities1/Foreign Language1 HIS 108
History of the United States Through 1865 OR HIS 109
History of the United States Since 1865 MAT 146
Contemporary College Mathematics OR MAT 150
College Algebra OR MA 109
College Algebra OR MA 111
Contemporary Mathematics Natural Sciences2 PSY 110
General Psychology Social/Behavioral Sciences1 SEMESTER COURSE LISTING
Credit 3
3
3
(3)
3-4
3
(3)
3
(3)
(3)
(3)
7
3
6
TECHNICAL CORE OR SUPPORT CORE—COMMON (12 HOURS)
Computer/Digital Literacy3 3
EDU 201
An Introduction to American Education 3
EDP 202
Human Development and Learning 3
EDP 203
Teaching Exceptional Learners in Regular Classrooms 3
Technical OR SUPPORT Electives (15 Hours)
Technical of Support Electives 15
TOTAL HOURS FOR PROGRAM – 61 - 62
Grade
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SEMESTER ONE (15 HOURS)
Computer Literacy (if necessary)
ENG 101
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PSY 110
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HIS 108 or
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HIS 109
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Technical Core/Elective(______)
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SEMESTER TWO (15 HOURS)
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EDU 201
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ENG 102
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Social Interaction
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MAT 146 or
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MAT 150
Humanities Course or (______)
Foreign Language (______)
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SEMESTER THREE (16 HOURS)
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EDP 202
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COM 181 or
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COM 252
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Social Interaction
Technical Core/Elective(______)
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Science Course
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Science Lab
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SEMESTER FOUR (15 HOURS)
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EDP 203
Technical Core/Elective(______)
Technical Core/Elective(______)
Technical Core/Elective(______)
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Science Course
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TOTAL HOURS FOR PROGRAM – 61 - 62
At least one course must be selected from the identified Cultural Studies course list.
1
Must include at least one Science course with a laboratory experience.
2
Successfully passing the computer/digital competency exam will satisfy this requirement.
If the computer competency exam is successfully completed, the student must take
three (3) credit hours of coursework approved by the program coordinator.
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ADVISOR ____________________________________________________
Revised: 11/2012