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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Special Education Transfer Pathway, AS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 9610
Program Description
The Special Education Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) degree program offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Special Education bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the three Minnesota State universities listed in the program page below will enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
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Program Requirements: 17 Credits
General Education/MNTC Requirements: 40 Credits
Complete at least 40 credits in courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete all ten goal areas and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA for the entire MnTC. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 02: Critical Thinking
Three courses required.
Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Two courses required: one from each of two departments. One must include a lab.
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
One course required. (MATH 1121 is recommended).
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts
Two courses required: one from each of two categories.
Goal 07: Human Diversity
One course required.
Goal 08: Global Perspective
One course required.
Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility
One course required.
Goal 10: People and the Environment
One course required.
Wellness Requirement: 3 Credits
Program Goals
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Develop and utilize processes to identify the special needs, strengths, and experiences of exceptional learners in each of the thirteen dis- ability categories;
- Develop and demonstrate competence in how special education mandated practices function through collaborative practices with other system components within a single-education system;
- Demonstrate competence and understanding in analyzing principles related to legal aspects, ethics, and standards of professional practices;
- Understand and be familiar with how gender, familial background, socioeconomic status, race, culture, existing or potential medical aspects of a learner, and linguistic diversity can impact a learner’s disability;
- Understand and demonstrate competence in student referral procedures and assessment practices in designing Individual Education Programs (IEP process); and
- Demonstrate competence using educational technology.
Degree Specifics
- A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- Complete Basic Skills Licensure exams.
- Complete required field work hours.
- Demonstrate expected standards in professional disposition.
- Each state university has specific Special Education program requirements for completion. Please consult with an academic advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees
If you complete a Transfer Pathways program at a Minnesota State community college and are admitted to a connected program at a Minnesota State university (connected programs are listed on each transfer pathway program page), you will be guaranteed junior status and all 60 associate degree credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must meet special admission requirements for the major and are not guaranteed admission into the major itself.
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: ABS Special Education
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Special Education BS
- St. Cloud State University: Special Education (ABS Licensure) BS
Pathway Plan
The following two-year Pathway Plan is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this pathway. For assistance with pathway planning, students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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