2010-11 Course Catalog - Century College

6 Programs of StudyThe curriculum provides specific training, general education andexperience working with children or youth in educational settings.Students interested in transferring to a four-year program need to checkthe specific transfer arrangements with the college of their choice anda Century College counselor. These discussions should take place earlyand often to ensure an appropriate program is planned for enrollment atCentury and at the four-year school. This degree will fulfill the educationrequirements for paraprofessionals as described in the No Child LeftBehind Act (Title I schools).Core Requirements: 10 creditsEDUC 1020 Portfolios for Educators I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EDUC 1021 Portfolios for Educators II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EDUC 1022 Portfolios for Educators III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EDUC 1025 Minnesota Education Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1EDUC 1045 Orientation to Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3EDUC 2025 Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms . . . . . . 3Electives: 14 creditsStudents must take sufficient elective credit courses, as identified ontheir approved degree completion plan developed in EDUC 1020 andEDUC 1045 to make a total of 14 or more earned credits in this area.Students wishing to transfer into a four-year teacher education programshould check carefully with their transfer institution for recommendedcourses before selecting courses for elective credit. Students who wishto transfer into a teacher education program are encouraged to takegeneral education coursework as electives. Students who are seekinga license in Minnesota should also take HLTH 1060. Students who wishto work as paraeducators are encouraged to take EDUC courses aselectives. Students may also transfer in courses from other programs orcolleges or use work experience. Please consult with a Century Collegecounselor for advice/guidance.Additional Requirements:Structured, education-related practicums and field experience areimportant components of quality education programs. Students in theAssociate in Science Education program are required to complete aminimum of 40 to 100 hours of approved practicums, field experiences,or service learning experiences using the portfolio skills taught in EDUC1020, recommended as a first semester course for all education majors;EDUC 1021, recommended at the end of the first year or beginning ofthe second year; and EDUC 1022, recommended as a last semester orcapstone course. Be advised that transfer institutions and/or employersmay also ask for this documentation.General Education/MnTC Requirements: 40 creditsStudents who intend to transfer into a four-year teacher educationprogram should complete the Minnesota General Education transferCurriculum. Be advised that schools of education often have very strictgeneral education requirements. Students should meet early and oftenwith a counselor to insure they take the appropriate courses.Goal 1 – Communication: 10 creditsENGL 1021 Composition I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4ENGL 1022 Composition II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Select one of the following COMM courses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3COMM 1021 Fundamentals of Public SpeakingCOMM 1031 Interpersonal CommunicationCOMM 1041 Small Group CommunicationCOMM 1051 Intercultural CommunicationGoal 2 – Critical Thinking is fulfilled when all MnTC goals arecompleteGoal 3 - Sciences: 7 creditsTwo courses from two different disciplines, with at least one lab courseGoal 4 – Math/Logical Reasoning: 3 creditsSelect a mathematics course numbered between 1020 and 1082Goal 5 – History/Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 creditsThree courses from three different disciplinesThe following courses are highly recommended:PSYC 1020 General Psychology ORPSYC 2043 Introduction to Child Development ORPSYC 2044 Adolescent DevelopmentGoal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts: 9 creditsThree courses, at least one of which must be a literature course, fromthree different disciplinesGoals 7 – 10 - Three credits in each of four goals 7 – 10Additional Requirements:Sufficient credits to total 64Emergency Medical ServicesProgram Options:Emergency Medical Technician (EMSB) (6)Emergency Medical Services Certificate (16)Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic Diploma (59)Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic AAS Degree (76)Paramedic for the Experienced EMT Diploma (47)Paramedic for the Experienced EMT AAS Degree (60)CertificateEmergency Medical TechnicianTotal number of credits: 6Program Description: This certificate meets the needs of the entrylevelEmergency Medical Technician for direct employment in anemergency ambulance service, basic transport service, an emergencyroom, police department, security department or fire department.Completion of the EMT course prepares the student for the NationalRegistry of EMT examination. Successful completion of the NationalRegistry exam is recognized by the State of Minnesota to generate thestate certification required to work as an EMT in Minnesota.Application Requirements:1. The National Registry of EMT examination testing requires a minimumage of 182. Proof of current/unexpired American Heart Association (AHA) Health-651.779.3300 61