Elementary Education, AA
The study of elementary education covers knowledge of basic skills in order to teach language arts, mathematics, sciences, and social studies, preparing the student for teacher certification in grades K-8.
This is a sample transfer guide; consult with a counselor or pathway advisor to develop your degree plan.
Associate of Arts
Required Courses
| ART 200 | Art for the Elementary Teacher | 3 |
| | or | |
| MUS 205 | Music for Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
| | or | |
| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| ENG 111 | College Writing II: Literature | 3 |
| | or | |
| COM 113 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| GEO 102 | World Geography-Maps & Media | 3 |
| GEO 109 | Earth Science Elem Teacher I | 3 |
| GEO 209 | Earth Science Elem Teacher II | 3 |
| HRY 102 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HRY 103 | American History since 1865 | 3 |
| HRY 251 | World History to 1500 | 3 |
| MATH 116 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 140 | Number Concepts Elem/MS Teach | 4 |
| MATH 142 | Geometry Elem/MS Teachers | 4 |
| MATH 245 | Prob&Stats for Elem/MS Teacher | 4 |
| PHY 180 | Phys Science in Elem Education | 3 |
| PSI 101 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY 150 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 160 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSY 190 | Child Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| WPE 140 | Elementary Move & Activities | 3 |
| | Wellness/Physical Education | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
Transfer Notes: Students will choose at least one content major, such as mathematics, integrated science, language arts, or social studies. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree, students become eligible for certification in grades K-5 in all subjects and grades K-8 in subject areas of major or minor.
Students interested in early childhood education should follow the special education transfer guide, as it works for both special education and early childhood education. Students should speak with an advisor at the school to which they plan to transfer early in their degree progress. All education bachelor’s degree programs have additional admission requirements, such as grade point average, test scores, and volunteer experience.