Program Description

The education program at Snow College offers a strong foundation for tomorrow’s teachers, giving students the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice as they learn what is required to be an excellent primary or secondary teacher. Students learn about educational psychology, technology in education, teaching special needs students, and more.

Program Outcomes

Students who complete an AS in Education will be able to do the following.

• understand the major theories of education
• understand the expectations and responsibilities of being a teacher
• recognize our students' various special needs and identify ways to effectively meet them
• recognize the diversity found in our classrooms and identify ways to effectively teach all of their students
• understand the ethical and pedagogical considerations when using technology in the classroom

Make the Most of Your Time at Snow

The requirements below will earn you an associate degree, but Snow offers other prerequisites that you will need for your bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to more fully prepare for transfer by completing the suggested plan of study.

AS Requirements

To earn an AS in Education at Snow College, students must complete 60 credits, including the general education requirements and the following major requirements.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
EDUC 1010	Intro to Education	3
EDUC 2180	Integrated Technology in Education	3
Elective (choose one of the following)		3
EDUC 2400	Diverse Populations
or SW 2400	Diverse Populations
ENGL 2330	Children's Literature HU
MATH 2010	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
or MATH 2020	Math for Elementary Teachers II
PSY 2034	Educational Psychology
SPED 2010	Introduction to Special Education

Another Available Degree

While the AS is recommended, students can earn an AA in Education by completing the foreign language requirement as part of their 60 credits.

Plan of Study Grid

Freshman
Fall		Hours
English 1 GE Class		3
MATH 1010	Intermediate Algebra	4
HFST 1500	Human Development SS	3
EDUC 1010	Intro to Education	3
Elective		3
	Hours	16
Spring
English 2 GE Class		3
PSY 2034	Educational Psychology	3
MATH 1050	College Algebra MA	4
Physical Science GE Class		3
American Institutions GE Class		3
	Hours	16
Sophomore
Fall
MATH 2010	Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I	3
HFST 2600	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
SPED 2010	Introduction to Special Education	3
Humanities GE Class (ENGL 2330 recommended)		3
EDUC 2400	Diverse Populations	3
	Hours	15
Spring
MATH 2020	Math for Elementary Teachers II	3
Fine Arts GE Class		3
Life Science GE Class		3
EDUC 2180	Integrated Technology in Education	3
Elective		3
	Hours	15
	Total Hours	62