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 |
| Communications | |
| ENG 101: Freshman English I | 6 |
| ENG 102: Freshman English II | 6 |
| Humanities and Fine Arts Students must choose two courses from: | |
| Art History (ARH) | 6 |
| English (ENG) 212, 213, 231, 233, 234, 241, 297 | 6 |
| Fine Arts (FA) | 6 |
| Humanities (HUM) | 6 |
| Theater (THR) 101, 102 | 6 |
| Mathematics Student must take appropriate course based on major. | |
| MTH 110: College Algebra | 3-4 |
| MTH 114: College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| MTH 106: Survey on College Mathematics | 3-4 |
| 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: BIO | 8 |
| Physical Science: AGR, AST, CHM, ENV, GLG, PHY, PHS | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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
Mail:
PO Box C03
Tsaile, AZ 86556