Learning Outcome #1:
Demonstrate a Solid Foundation in the Arts and Sciences
Because of my desire to pursue teaching as a profession, I have acquired an extensive background in the arts and sciences. Throughout my college career, I had many opportunities to take classes that were outside of the requirements necessary of an English major. Some of the courses I completed while obtaining my associate’s degree were German, biology, algebra, history and film, anatomy and physiology, macroeconomics, cultural geography, statistics, American history through 1877, and sociology. I earned my associate’s degree at Herkimer County Community College in liberal arts and sciences. Through several English courses I was enrolled in during this time, I discovered my passion for English.
After completing my associate’s degree, I transferred to the State University of New York at Cortland and decided to major in English. Although I had figured out what major to pursue, I still completed several courses outside of my content area to satisfy SUNY Cortland’s requirements for a bachelor’s degree and to complete a history minor for my degree. Educational psychology, Native American history, early Western civilization, health, beginner and intermediate Spanish, and human rights were several classes I took that did not pertain to my major. Many of the history classes enhanced the English classes I was taking, as history and English are so directly related.
While obtaining my master’s degree, I have only taken courses that are education or English related; however, the numerous classes that I successfully completed while obtaining both my associate’s and bachelor’s degrees have helped me become not only a well-rounded person but a well-rounded educator as well.
After completing my associate’s degree, I transferred to the State University of New York at Cortland and decided to major in English. Although I had figured out what major to pursue, I still completed several courses outside of my content area to satisfy SUNY Cortland’s requirements for a bachelor’s degree and to complete a history minor for my degree. Educational psychology, Native American history, early Western civilization, health, beginner and intermediate Spanish, and human rights were several classes I took that did not pertain to my major. Many of the history classes enhanced the English classes I was taking, as history and English are so directly related.
While obtaining my master’s degree, I have only taken courses that are education or English related; however, the numerous classes that I successfully completed while obtaining both my associate’s and bachelor’s degrees have helped me become not only a well-rounded person but a well-rounded educator as well.