A.A. Education

Diné College provides students with a solid foundation in the principles of education. This program equips learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for roles in teaching and educational support, preparing them for further studies in bachelor’s programs.

Education (A.A.)

The Education program introduces teacher candidates to careers in K-12 teaching, and prepares them for successful participation in BA-level courses at Diné College and other colleges. Candidates develop a portfolio of learning projects that is presented to the College community at the conclusion of the program.

General Education Core
Credits
Communications
ENG 101: Freshman English I6
ENG 102: Freshman English II6
Humanities and Fine Arts
Students must choose two courses from:
Art History (ARH)6
English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 2976
Fine Arts (FA)6
Humanities (HUM)6
Theater (THR) 101, 1026
Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major.
MTH 110: College Algebra3-4
MTH 114: College Mathematics3-4
MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics3-4
Social and Behavioral Science
Students must choose one History (HST) 101, 102, 135, 136 course and one other course from:
Anthropology (ANT)6
Sociology (SOC)6
Social Work (SWO)6
Social Science (SSC)6
Political Science (POS)6
Economics (ECO)6
Psychology (PSY)6
Laboratory Science
Students must choose one Life Science and one
Physical Science course both with labs from:8
Life Science: BIO8
Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS8
Physical Education and Health Education
PEH 122 2-3
PEH 113-148 2-3
Health Education (HEE) 2-3
HEE 110, 111, 112 2-3
Navajo Studies One Navajo Language Course Based on Placement Test (NAV 101, 102, 201, 202, or 211)
NIS 111: Foundations of Navajo Culture and 2-3
NIS 221: Navajo History to Present 9-10 2-3
Required Core Total Students transferring may need to take additional courses to meet core requirements. 40-43
Program Requirements
Credits
Communications
EDU 200 Foundations of Education 3
EDU 238 Children and Youth Literature 4
EDU 240 Introduction to Special Education 3
EDU 261 Technology in Education 3
EDU 297 Practicum in Education 1
Any Earth Science w/ Lab recommended 4
MTE 280 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I 3
MTE 281 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II 3
Program Credits 24
Degree Earned Credits
General Education 40-43
Program Requirements 24
Total Credits Earned: 64-67
Program Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Code Code Title
13.1202 Elementary Education and Teaching

DEAN'S OFFICE

Dean

Rex Lee Jim

rljim@dinecollege.edu

Administrative Assistant

Annette Lang

(928) 724-6614

alang@dinecollege.edu

Mail:

PO Box C03

Tsaile, AZ 86556