8609 - Associate in Science, Emphasis in Secondary Education

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Degree and Cert Programs (EMC10)AS - Associate in Science

Program Overview Program Learning Outcomes Program Requirements

Academic Plan Code

8609

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, EMC, GCC, MCC, PCC, PVC, RSC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

AS - Associate in Science

Field of Interest

Education

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

GPA

2.00

CIP Code

13.1205

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 25-9042.00 Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as: 25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 11-9032.00 Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary 25-9031.00 Instructional Coordinators 21-1012.00 Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Upon completion of a graduate degree in the specific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, etc.), students may pursue a career as post secondary teachers.

Program Description

The Associate in Science (AS), Emphasis in Secondary Education provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who plan to transfer to a higher education institution. Upon completion of the ASSE, a student may pursue employment as a classroom instructional aide. After completing a bachelor`s degree in secondary education leading to teacher certification for grades 6-12 in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Foundational education courses and discipline specific courses are designed to provide future teachers with the knowledge and skills related to educational philosophies, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and instruction in order to effectively perform the duties associated with the position of a classroom teacher. Students will participate in classroom field experience to connect theory with practice. With further education or certification, students may pursue employment in the field of education in a number of careers, including but not limited to classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, educational administrator, instructional designer, instructional technologist, instructional coordinator, and educational counselor.

Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

6/23/2026

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.