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      William Woods University: Associate of Science in Education Foundations

      Explore William Woods University's AS in Education

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      Program Overview

      This online program provides students an efficient and convenient pathway to the teaching profession.  Our 5-week courses are flexible, affordable, and designed to accommodate work and life schedules – affording busy parents and professionals a wonderful opportunity to enrich their careers.  The Associate’s of Science, Foundations of Education program offers students the opportunity to enter the program at any point during the onset of 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.  This degree program does not lead to initial teacher licensure.  

       

      Credits to Complete 60 Total
      (21 Core Education credits + 39 General Education credits

      What You'll Learn

      The primary goal of this program is to equip students with skills essential to working with, mentoring, and teaching birth through twelfth grade students in a public or parochial school setting.  These essential skills will be taught via courses in Educational Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development, Multicultural Education, Educational Technology, The Exceptional Child, The Foundations of Education, among others.

      Career Preparation

      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.  

      Note: This degree program is NOT intended to prepare student Missouri teacher licensure.  


      Ready to Apply? Apply through this link to receive your Union College Benefit discount at William Woods University.

      About William Woods University

       

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      ABOUT:  William Woods University (WWU) is a private, regionally accredited nonprofit institution of higher learning founded in 1870 located in Fulton, Missouri. Ranked among the nation’s top online learning programs, they combine 150 years of academic excellence with a student-centered, service-oriented educational environment.

      ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

      ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

      • Completed application
      • Official transcripts with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
      • The Admissions Committee may review student qualifications and conditionally/provisionally accept students who do not meet the above requirements

      COST: The cost with the discount is $212 per credit hour, which has been reduced from $360 per credit hour.