T-Prep is a unique and flexible program that provides tomorrow's teachers who are living and/or working in rural communities with a way to earn a four-year degree and teaching license without leaving home. By choosing a T-Prep pathway, your career opportunities will widen. In T-Prep, we prepare highly competent professionals who embrace the whole child in inclusive, culturally and linguistically diverse settings. Continuing your education can help to advance your knowledge and abilities to be an agent of social change and serve young children, youth and families more effectively. Obtaining a bachelor's degree now will prepare you to work in a variety of educational settings and prepare you to serve in leadership positions in the future. Additional schooling, spent in a caring, networked learning community, will be an asset to you. More specific information regarding the T-Prep program can be found on the NJC website at T-PREP: The Partnership for Rural Educator Preparation | Northeastern Junior College (njc.edu)
Written Communication
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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ENG221ENG2021 |
Creative Writing I: GT-AH1 | 3 | |
Examines techniques for creative writing by exploring imaginative uses of language through creative genres (fiction, poetry, and other types of creative production such as drama, screenplays, graphic narrative, or creative nonfiction) with emphasis on the student's own unique style, subject matter and needs. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH1 category. (3-0) |
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ENG122ENG1022 |
English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 | |
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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ENG122ENG1022 |
English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 | |
Expands and refines the objectives of English Composition I. Emphasizes critical/logical thinking and reading, problem definition, research strategies, and writing analytical, evaluative, and/or persuasive papers that incorporate research. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO2 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENG1021 or ENG1031 with a "C" grade or better. (3-0) |
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and any GT Pathways (CO3) Course |
Oral Communication
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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COM115COM1150 |
Public Speaking | 3 | |
Combines the basic theory of speech communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasizes on speech delivery, preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. (3-0) |
Mathematics
Select one of the following courses
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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MAT121MAT1340 |
College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 | |
Focuses on a variety of functions and exploration of their graphs. Topics include: equations and inequalities, operations on functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, linear and non-linear systems and an introduction to conic sections. This course provides essential skills for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) pathways. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT0300 with a "C" grade or better OR appropriate placement score. (4-0) |
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MAT201MAT2410 |
Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 | |
Introduces single variable calculus and analytic geometry. Includes limits, continuity, derivatives, and applications of derivatives as well as indefinite and definite integrals and some applications. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-MA1 category. Prerequisites: Successful completion of MAT1420 or MAT1440 with a "C" grade or better or appropriate test scores. (5-0) |
Arts and Humanities
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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LIT115LIT1015 |
Introduction to Literature I: GT-AH2 | 3 | |
Introduces fiction, poetry and drama. This course emphasizes active and responsive reading. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH2 category. |
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and |
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Any GT Pathways Arts & Humanities Course from the following Categories: (GT-AH1, AH2, AH3, or AH4) |
History
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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HIS121HIS1210 |
United States History to Reconstruction: GT-HI1 | 3 | |
Explores trends within events, peoples--including Native American--groups, ideas, and institutions in North America and the United States to Reconstruction. This class focuses on developing, practicing, and strengthening skills historians use while constructing knowledge and studying a diverse set of narratives through perspectives such gender, class, religion, and ethnicity. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-HI1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0) |
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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PSC111PSC1011 |
American Government: GT-SS1 | 3 | |
Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution, the philosophy of American government, general principles of the Constitution, federalism, and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation, political parties, interest groups, the electoral process, and the structure and functions of the national government. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS1 category. (3-0) |
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PSY235PSY2440 |
Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3 | 3 | |
Examines human development from conception through death emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial factors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0) |
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or |
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PSY238PSY2441 |
Child Development: GT-SS3 | 3 | |
Focuses on growth and development of the individual from conception through childhood, emphasizing physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial factors. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English. (3-0) |
Natural and Physical Sciences
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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PHY111PHY1111 |
Physics Algebra Based I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Covers the physics of mechanics and requires application of classical physics to both mathematical and conceptual problems. Major topics include kinematics in one or two dimensions, Newton's Laws, circular motion, work and energy impulse and momentum, and rotational mechanics. This course may also include topics relating to simple harmonic motion and traveling and standing waves. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Students entering engineering or one of the advance sciences should register for PHY2111. Prerequisite: Successful completion of MAT1340 with a "C" grade or better. (4-2) |
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BIO111BIO1111 |
General College Biology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular, and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, the metabolic processes of respiration, and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. This course includes laboratory experience. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. (4-2) |
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CHE111CHE1111 |
General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 | |
Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions, equations, stoichiometry, and thermochemistry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms, and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: College Readiness in English and MAT1340 or higher and (CHE1011 or High School Chemistry). (4-3) |
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And select one of the following below: |
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BIO201BIO2101 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 | |
Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy, and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular, and nervous systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two semester sequence. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 OR BIO1010 with a "C" grade or better. (3-2) |
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BIO202BIO2102 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 | |
Focuses on the integrated study of the human body and the histology, anatomy, and physiology of the following systems and topics: endocrine, cardiovascular, hematology, lymphatic and immune, urinary, fluid and electrolyte control, digestive, nutrition, respiratory, reproductive, and development. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience involving microscopy, observations, and dissection. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 2101 with a "C" grade or better. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. (3-2) |
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Or |
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BIO204BIO2104 |
Microbiology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 | |
Covers the diversity of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, and the identification process. There is an emphasis on microorganisms that cause infectious disease and the process of infection, host immune responses, and methods to control microorganisms. Laboratory experiences include culturing, identifying, and controlling microorganisms. This course is designed for students pursuing a health science field. This is a Statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SC1 category. Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO1111 OR BIO1010 with a "C" grade or better. (3-3) |
Program Requirements
Course Number | Course Title | Credits | Details |
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EDU221EDU2211 |
Introduction to Education | 3 | |
Focuses on the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, and economic forces that shape the United States public school system. Includes current issues of educational reform, technology as it relates to education, and considerations related to becoming a teacher in the state of Colorado. Special interest will be paid to the topic of diversity in the K-12 school system. Prerequisite: College readiness in English Co-requisite: EDU2088 (3-0) |
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EDU188EDU1088 |
Practicum I | 2 | |
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor. |
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EDU288EDU2088 |
Practicum II | 2 | |
Provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational program. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor. Co-requisite: EDU2211 |
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EDU240EDU2401 |
Teaching the Exceptional Learners | 3 | |
Focuses on learners with exceptionalities with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations in special education preschool to 21 (P-21). Course topics include issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and gifted and talented. Prerequisite: Successful completion of PSY2441 with a "C" grade or better. |
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EDU234EDU2341 |
Multicultural Education | 3 | |
Explores racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic groups to gain an understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion in communities and education. This course provides opportunities to contextualize multicultural perspectives in society and their impact on the education system. (3-0) |