Early/Elementary Education, AA
The early/elementary education program prepares students who are transferring to a four-year university with teaching programs in early childhood and elementary education leading to a teaching credential. Our program also serves students who would like to enter the workforce after earning their AA, as paraprofessionals, substitute teachers, tutors, or educators in early/elementary education programs inside and outside of traditional public-school settings.
This program is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. Requirements may be updated prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester. Students completing this program should consult a counselor or advisor to develop their degree plan and for registration advice.
Associate of Arts
Required Courses
| BIO 100 | Fundamentals of Biology | 4 |
| EDU 108 | Foundations of Education | 4 |
| EDU 109 | Early Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Teaching Lab Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU 111 | Teaching Lab Seminar II | 3 |
| EDU 112 | Teaching Lab Seminar III | 3 |
| | or | |
| EDU 230 | Early Childhood Teach & Learn | 3 |
| EDU 207 | Physical Science for Elem Ed | 3 |
| EDU 209 | Earth Science for Elem Ed | 3 |
| | or | |
| | Elective Courses | 3 |
| EDU 213 | Writing in the Elem Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 217 | Inclusive Practices in Elem Ed | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
| | or | |
| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| ENG 242 | Children's Literature | 4 |
| MATH 115 | Quantitative Reasoning | 4 |
| MATH 153 | Early Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
| MATH 155 | Number & Computation | 4 |
| PSI 101 | American Government | 3 |
| PSY 160 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| WPE 140 | Elementary Move & Activities | 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| | Second Level English/Communication | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Transfer Notes: It is important to speak with a counselor or advisor early in course work for this degree program. Specific courses must be completed with a 2.5 or higher to satisfy minimum program requirements at WMU. Students must complete separate applications to be admitted into WMU and also the education program.