BIO 261 — BIO 262 with or without BIO 264*, BIO 273, BIO 274
*Without BIO 264, BIO 262 may not transfer to a 4-year institution. Electives should be chosen in conjunction with the student’s academic advisor based upon career goals, transfer/articulation, and interest. Liberal Arts and Sciences: Teacher Education Transfer Associate in Science (A.S.) Mission The mission of the Teacher Education Transfer A.S. program is to assist in the preparation of highly qualified, trained professionals for public service in the field of education. The program will prepare students for transfer and eventual licensure by providing a solid liberal arts foundation and pre-professional courses. The program prepares graduates to: Goal I: Demonstrate a liberal arts foundation for transfer to a 4-year pre- professional teaching program. 1) Explore the social, historical, and philosophical origins of the American Educational System 2) Locate and analyze research and written texts in the field using a variety of electronic and print sources 3) Produce oral and written arguments 4) Utilize mathematical and scientific reasoning 5) Demonstrate the concepts of human learning Goal II: Demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to professional status. 1) Complete a minimum of 30 observation hours in educational settings 2) Demonstrate effective reflective practice on observation experiences 3) Create and select academic and professional artifacts to support a pre-professional portfolio Goal III: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the teaching p