Education (A.A.)
The Education program introduces teacher candidates to careers in K-12 teaching, and prepares them for successful participation in BA-level courses at Diné College and other colleges. Candidates develop a portfolio of learning projects that is presented to the College community at the conclusion of the program.
| General Education Core | Credits |
|---|---|
| Communications ENG 101: Freshman English I ENG 102: Freshman English II |
6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: Art History (ARH) English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 Fine Arts (FA) Humanities (HUM) Theater (THR) 101, 102 |
6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. MTH 110: College Algebra MTH 114: College Mathematics MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics |
3-4 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from: Anthropology (ANT) Sociology (SOC) Social Work (SWO) Social Science (SSC) Political Science (POS) Economics (ECO) Psychology (PSY) |
6 |
| Laboratory Science Students must choose one Life Science and one Physical Science course both with labs from: Life Science: BIO Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS |
8 |
| Physical Education and Health Education PEH 122 PEH 113-148 Health Education (HEE) HEE 110, 111, 112 |
2-3 |
| Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211) NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 |
2-3 |
| Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 200 Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 238 Children and Youth Literature | 4 |
| EDU 240 Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 261 Technology in Education | 3 |
| EDU 297 Practicum in Education | 1 |
| Any Earth Science w/ Lab recommended | 4 |
| MTE 280 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I | 3 |
| MTE 281 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II | 3 |
| Program Credits | 24 |
| Degree Earned | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 40-43 |
| Program Requirements | 24 |
| Total Credits Earned: | 64-67 |
| Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title |
|---|
| 13.1202Elementary Education and Teaching |
DEAN'S OFFICE
Dean
Rex Lee Jim
rljim@dinecollege.edu
Administrative Assistant
Annette Lang
alang@dinecollege.edu
(928) 724-6658
Mail
PO Box C03
Tsaile, AZ 86556
