Education Studies Associate of Science

The Education Studies Associate of Science degree is designed to prepare students for employment as an Education Paraprofessional in a TK-12 classroom and satisfies the Title I requirement of 48 college units for Education Paraprofessionals. This degree may also provide students the opportunity to transfer to a California State University traditional or an integrated teacher preparation program in Multiple Subject (Elementary School) or Special Education. The Education Studies Associate of Science degree also incorporates subject matter that may prepare students for the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) exam. 

Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a “C” or “P” grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Education Studies Associate of Science degree.

Approximately 300 students a year enroll in courses that are within this program that are part of the stakable certificate There is an anticipation that 10 students will complete the dregree each year for the next two years.

The goal of tis program is to help prepare students for a career in the field of education. This program also serves to support the college mission by providing opportunities for students from diverse economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds to attain Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and certificates, workplace skills, and preparation for transfer.

Education Studies Associate of Science Total: (60 Units)
Core Courses (18 units)
Bakersfield College General Education Pattern (60 units)

Term One (15 Units)
Term 2 (15 units)
Term 3 (15 Units)
Term 4 (15 units)

CALGETC General Education Pattern (60 units)
Term One (15 Units)
Term 2 (15 units) 
Term 3 (15 Units)
Term 4 (15 units)

Education Studies Associate of Science Total: (60 Units)

Core Courses (18 units)
 
List A: Select two of the following: (Total 6 units)
EDUCB3 - Roles and Responsibilities of the Paraprofessional (3 units)
EDUCB24 - : Introduction to Classroom Teaching (3 units)
EDUCB9 - Foundations of Literacy (3 units)
EDUCB8 - Sociocultural Foundations of Education (3 units)
 
List B: Select one of the following: (Total 3 units)
EDUCB11 - Special Populations in Education (3 units)
EDUCB5 - Learning  in Math and Science (3 units)
EDUCB10 - Foundations of Educational Technology (3 units)
 
List C: Select three of the following list or courses not already completed in List A or B for a minimum, total of 9 units. (Total 9 units )
CHDVB21 - Child Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence (3 units)
EDUCB7A - Tutor Training and Practicum Level 1 (1 units)
EDUCB7B - Tutor Training and Practicum: Level 2 (0.5 units)
EDUCB30 - Introduction to Online Learning Environments (3 units)
EDUCB13 - Social-Emotional Learning (3 units)
EDUCB48WE - Work Experience Education (1 – 3 units)
EDUCB80 - Preparation for Standardized Tests for Careers (1 units)
CHDVB20 - Principles and Practices (3 units)
CHDVB36 - Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum (3 units)
CHDVB48WE - Work Experience Education (1 – 3 units)

Bakersfield College General Education Pattern (60 units)

Term One (15 Units)
List A Choose Any 3 units
Area 1A English Composition (3 units)
Area 1C: Oral Communication (3 units)
Area 3A: Arts and Humanities (3 units)
Elective Course: (3 units)
 
Term 2 (15 units)
List B Choose Any  (3 units)
Area 2 Math Concepts or Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)
Area 5 Natural Sciences (3units)
Elective course (3 units)
Elective course (3 units)

Term 3 (15 Units)
List A Choose Any  (3 units)
Area 7a Lifelong Learning and Understanding (3 units)
Area 7b Kinesiology movement-based course (1 unit)
Elective Course (3 units)
Elective Course (2 units)
 
Term 4 (15 units)
List C Choose Any  (3 units)
Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 units)
Area 6 Ethnic Studies  (3 units)
Elective Course  (3 units)
Elective Course  (3 units)

CALGETC General Education Pattern (60 units)

Term One (15 Units)
List A Choose Any 3 units
Area 1A English Composition (3 units)
Area 1C: Oral Communication (3 units)
Area 3A: Arts (3 units)
Elective Course: (3 units)
 
Term 2 (15 units)
 
List B Choose Any 3 Units
Area1B Critical Thinking and Composition (3 units)
Area 2 Math Concepts or Quantitative Reasoning (3 units)
Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 units)
Elective course (3 units)
 
Term 3 (15 Units)
 
List A Choose Any 3 units
Area 3B Humanities 3
Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Area 5B Biological Science with Embedded Lab 4
Elective Course 2
 
Term 4 (15 units)
 
List C Chose Any 3 Units
Area 5A Physical Science 3
Area 6 Ethnic Studies 3
Elective Course 6