Education
Education
Highland Community College offers courses in Elementary and Secondary Education designed to help future teachers take the first step toward a meaningful career in education.
Students may earn an Associate in Arts at HCC before transferring to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. Coursework provides a solid foundation in educational theory and practice, preparing students to teach a variety of subjects at the elementary level or specialize in a subject area for grades 9–12. Graduates leave ready to continue their studies, pass required exams like the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST), and make a lasting impact in the classroom.
- Elementary school teachers may teach a number of subjects to one group of students or teach one or two subjects to several groups daily.
- Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects to students in grades 9-12.
Helpful Resources
- Associate of Arts (AA) Degree Map; Degree Worksheet
- Scholarships Available
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Education Courses
1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite: Clean criminal background screening completed within past 12 months
This course is designed to provide an introductory hands-on experience for students majoring in education. The course will consist of direct experience observing a professional educator in the classroom as well as tutoring and participation in classroom activities.
1 Credit Hour
Prerequisites: ED 101 and a clean criminal background screening within past 12 months
This course is a continuation of ED 101 and is designed to provide additional hands-on experience for students majoring in education. The course will consist of direct experience observing a professional educator in the classroom as well as tutoring and participation in classroom activities
3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of children's literature. The course will cover the theories, history, and types of children's literature. Emphasis will be on giving students the ability to evaluate and select appropriate literature for various ages of children and share it in a creative, entertaining manner. The course is recommended for elementary education and library science majors, and, at some institutions, is a requirement for those majors. Course material will be broad enough to accommodate anyone with an interest in the field of children's literature.
3 Credit Hours
This course will cover the historical and sociological development of elementary and secondary American education, the role of public schools in American society, and the diverse nature of the American student population. The course will also look at professional opportunities in the field of elementary and secondary education.