Education Degree Program

The Associate in Science in Education (ASEd) program concentrates on the foundations of education in a well-balanced approach. The program provides students with opportunities to immerse themselves in the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of education while completing associate degree requirements. Students who complete this program have the basic skills and knowledge to work effectively with all students in public school classrooms, including those students identified with special needs.

The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Education is awarded upon successful completion of the program. By offering a broad range of courses, the Program prepares graduates to be Paraeducators or to transfer their credits to baccalaureate degree-granting institutions to pursue a career in teaching or counseling.

All students in the ASEd program are expected to achieve a minimum passing score stipulated by the NH Department of Education on the PRAXIS I exam. Those students who intend to transfer to one of the colleges in the University System of NH must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.7 in addition to passing the PRAXIS I exam.

Contact Kelly Dunn at or 603-271-8881 for additional information.

NHTI has transfer affiliations with baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. To date, students have successfully transferred as juniors to Notre Dame College (now absorbed by Southern New Hampshire University), Franklin Pierce University, Granite State College (part of the University System of New Hampshire), New England College and Rivier College.

Information about transferring to other institutions

Specific Admission Requirements

1. Algebra I with a grade of “C” or higher or NHTI's MT 103 and MT 104 both with grades of “C” or higher;
2. Strong verbal and written English language skills are major considerations for acceptance;
3. Personal interview with Department Head and/or faculty member may be required;
4. Credit for experiential learning, workshops and/or college courses taken at other institutions is available; students interested in receiving credit must supply appropriate documentation and meet with the Director of Admissions and the Department Head;
5. Students interested in matriculation in a baccalaureate teacher preparation program after completion of the Associate Degree are responsible for researching the requirements of such programs and their transfer procedures.

Health Considerations

Candidates for positions and careers in education are encouraged to explore health requirements associated with employment in a school setting. Prospective students with special needs requiring accommodations that may affect their learning are encouraged to contact the disabilities Services Coordinator at (603)271-7723 TTY and Voice.

Character Expectations

The health and safety of children, adolescents and other learners is of paramount concern in the Education program. Applicants for teaching positions in public and private schools in New Hampshire should be aware that background checks through the New Hampshire Department of Safety must be completed by potential employers prior to employment.

Applicants who have been in difficulty with the law, depending upon the nature of their experience, may not be employable or even eligible for field experience. Applicants are advised that such matters may be discussed during an admission interview so that future goals to be a teacher will not be compromised.

Technical Standards

Technical Standards have been established to provide guidance to students as to skills and abilities required to function successfully in the program and ultimately in the public and/or private school classroom as teachers. Applicants who think they may not be able to meet one or more of the technical standards should contact program faculty members to discuss individual cases. Department Faculty will give serious consideration to all academically qualified candidates providing that the technical standards can be met with reasonable accommodations. Students in the Education program must have sufficient strength, stamina and motor coordination to perform the following:

• Sufficient hearing and visual acuity to ensure a safe environment and ability to respond quickly in the event of emergency;
• Sufficient verbal ability to express and exchange information and ideas as well as to interpret important instructions to children, adolescents, colleagues, and parents;
• Sufficient writing skills to accurately record students' daily progress and milestones as well as a variety of reports;
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions, to respond appropriately to unexpected situations, and to cope with extreme variations in workload and stress levels.

Revised July 22, 2008