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The major goal of this program is for you to graduate with possess the ability/ skills to effectively work with, mentor, and teach birth through twelfth grade students in a public or parochial school setting. This associates degree provides students opportunities to easily transfer into a four-year teacher certification degree program.
William Woods online graduate education programs are available to students across the country. In Missouri, our students come from Fulton, Columbia, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, Ozark, Cape Girardeau, Rolla and many more locations. Beyond Missouri, our online graduates hail from California, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Arkansas and other states.
Our graduate education programs are available online and are ranked among the best online programs in Missouri by US News and World Report.
At William Woods, you’ll be participating in a graduate program built on more than 150 years of academic excellence. The program offers students the opportunity to enter the program at any point during a new 5-week term. Courses are designed and taught by professionals that not only hold degrees in the areas they instruct but have proven their expertise in the education world.
“Our newly developed Associate of Science in Education Foundations takes our wellestablished
on ground coursework and adapts it to an online modality. We are proud to
offer our foundational education coursework to students who may not otherwise be able
to access it. This program lays the foundation for students seeking entry level education
positions or transitioning into 4-year certification programs. Our local schools need great
teachers now more than ever, and at WWU we are committed to preparing students to
meet the demands of the teaching profession.”Dr. Joseph Davis, Associate Professor of Education
This 27-credit-hour degree consists of seven courses (3 credit hours each) and free electives totaling to 6 credit hours.
William Woods online graduate education programs are available to students across the country. In Missouri, our students come from Fulton, Columbia, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, Ozark, Cape Girardeau, Rolla and many more locations. Beyond Missouri, our online graduates hail from California, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Arkansas and other states.
Our graduate education programs are available online and are ranked among the best online programs in Missouri by US News and World Report.
Learn more about online admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.
Education Foundations A.S. – 21 Credits
The Associate of Science degree in Education Foundations is an online program of study that provides students with an avenue for entering the teaching profession who would otherwise not due to financial and mobility barriers. The goals for this program are aligned with the outcomes for graduates to possess the ability/skills to effectively work with, mentor, and teach birth through twelfth grade students in a public or parochial school setting. The plan of study is geared for entry level certified paraprofessional positions and entry level non-certified daycare workers. This associate’s degree provides students opportunities to easily transfer into a four-year teacher certification degree program.
| This course addresses various aspects of multiculturalism and cultural diversity such as culture, race, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, language, age, and exceptionality. By examining these micro-cultures, students will understand and use this knowledge to meet individual student needs and address cultural differences effectively in the classroom. Concepts and strategies for teaching different cultural, racial, and ethnic groups, including English language learners, are included. credits: | Multicultural Education -U | 3 |
credits: | Educational Technology | 3 |
| A study of children with special needs who qualify for special education services. Topics include the history and legal basis of special education, the special education process, assessment and evaluation procedures, characteristics, and appropriate intervention strategies and teaching methods. Emphasis is placed on characteristics and teaching strategies for the following exceptionalities: learning disabilities, mental retardation, behavior/emotional disorders and giftedness. credits: | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| This course is a comprehensive overview of the foundations of education in the United States. It focuses on the development of educational institutions and ideas, social forces that have influenced them and current issues affecting educators. It specifically includes a survey of the policies, procedures, portfolios and certification examinations that are part of the Missouri educator certification process. The nine Missouri Teacher Standards will be integrated, and used as a guide, throughout the course. credits: | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| This course addresses the special demands of content area reading and writing for both elementary and secondary students and encourages teachers in all content areas to reflect on their roles as literacy providers. An overview of the possible causes of reading difficulties and simple assessment procedures are discussed. Students will also learn teaching strategies for improved comprehension of content materials, study skills, and vocabulary. credits: | Reading & Wrtng in the Content Area | 3 |
| The study of the psychological principles that support the foundation of educational theory and practice. The student will be able to understand and apply the psychological principles that form the basis of educational theory and practice. credits: | Educational Psychology -Q | 3 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the typical development of a child from birth through emerging adulthood. Biological, cognitive and social development and the influencing factors will be covered. Students will be expected to apply the theories discussed in the course to improve child welfare. credits: | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |