Education Transfer Program

If you enjoy being around children and young adults, have the power to motivate and inspire, and have qualities such as patience and creativity, then the Washington State Community College Education Program might be the right choice for you. The program is designed to provide the general education and introductory education courses needed by those desiring a degree that will lead to teacher licensure. The program major is aligned with the standards for pre-service teacher education programs in the State of Ohio and attention has been paid to the guidelines of several accrediting agencies. The Transfer Assurance Guide (TAG) for education has been fully approved and can be earned through this program.

Beginning teachers with a Bachelors Degree and no experience earn a minimum of $21,000 in the state of Ohio and can start with a salary as high as $40,000 in a few districts (OEA, 2008). Maximum salaries with Masters and Ph.D. degrees and 20 or more years of experience can exceed $75,000 (www.teacher-world.com, 2008). The average salary for Ohio teachers during the 2005-06 school year was $50,314 (www.teachersalaryinfo.com, 2008). Southeastern Ohio school districts and most in West Virginia have lower than average salaries as compared to the average for Ohio (www.teacher-world.com, 2008).

Teachers of chemistry, physics, mathematics, special education, Spanish, computer science, and bilingual education are in demand in almost every region of the United States (www.cnn.com, 2008). Teachers are also needed to teach English and other subjects in many foreign countries. Those seeking employment in the Mid-Ohio Valley will find the market highly competitive, especially for those licensed in early years education.

Courses
Students will take courses spread across seven areas of general education: English Composition (3), Speech (1), Arts and Humanities (4), Mathematics (113 or higher, 1), Natural Sciences (2), and Social and Behavioral Sciences (4). At least 57 hours of course work in these areas must be taken from the Ohio Transfer Module list that appears on page 15 and 16 in the 2009-10 college catalog. Major courses include the Ohio TAG in education and several electives. Education Transfer majors must complete a minimum of 16 hours of education coursework. The Ohio TAG consists of:

EDUC 100 Introduction to Education and EDUC 295 Education Capstone: Foundations of the Profession

EDUC 210 Exceptional Individuals, EDUC 211 Exceptional Individuals Education Practicum, and EDUC 212 Exceptional Individuals Education Seminar

EDUC 170 Educational Technology and EDUC 141 Media Lab

PSYC 275 Educational Psychology

The specific general education and major courses required to transfer vary by transfer institution. All education transfer students should work closely with an EDT adviser in order to ensure enrollment in the best classes for transfer to preferred 4-year schools.

Upon Completion of the Education Transfer Program the student will be able to:

Pass the Praxis I, Pre-Professional Skills Test
Investigate career expectations and current educational issues that affect classroom practice
Demonstrate the ability to develop and execute a detailed lesson plan
Be an effective communicator, problem-solver, and critical thinker who understands the concept of humankind's diversity, commonality, and achievement
Work with exceptional individuals in a school or agency setting and evaluate how theory relates to practice
Write about and discuss the characteristics, identification, and needs of typical and exceptional individuals and adapt instruction to meet their needs
Demonstrate knowledge of the history of American education and the structure of the American system of education

Careers
People earning an AA in Education Transfer can seek employment as a teacher's aide. The No Child Left Behind legislation requires an AA for this position. In some states, those holding an AA degree can be hired to substitute teach. Ohio is not one of those states. Some private schools may hire AA degree holder to teach. Individuals seeking teacher licensure must complete a 4-year degree in education at an accredited college or university and clear a background check. In addition to teaching, graduates of Bachelors degree programs can often find employment in libraries, child care facilities, business that need employee trainers, and museums. Additional coursework and teaching experience can lead to positions as a counselor, principal, superintendent, or curriculum supervisor.

Graduates of Washington State Community College's EDT program are now teaching in public and private K-12 schools as well as colleges and universities through out the region and country.

Successful completion of the education transfer program leads to the Associate of Arts Degree for Transfer.

* Most courses required for an AA in Education Transfer can be taken in the evening. Students wishing to enroll in the evening program may need to take some courses online and must be able to complete at least two 70-hour practicum experiences during school-day hours.
+ Several general education courses and some courses in the major can be taken online. A complete degree is not available in this format.

Contact to learn more:
Admissions
admissions@wscc.edu
740.568.1900

Carole Wylie Hancock, Ph.D.
Professor and Program Coordinator Education Transfer
710 Colegate Drive
Marietta, OH 45750
chancock@wscc.edu
740.374.8716 ext. 2113