Elementary Education, A.A.S.

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Associate of Applied Science Degree

The elementary education associate of applied science degree program prepares students to provide high-quality education to children in grades K-12. This degree program prepares students for a career in education assisting certified teachers or school professionals in K-12 general or special education classrooms or for transfer into an elementary education program at a 4-year college or university. The first two years of instruction in a bachelor’s degree program in elementary education are met. Please work in coordination with your advisor and planned transfer institution to ensure transferability.

Required General Education Courses*

*Students intending to transfer to a four-year elementary education program are advised to meet with Education faculty for plan of study.

**Students intending to transfer to a four-year elementary education program are advised to take MATH 156 - Math for Elementary Teachers I and MATH 166 - Math for Elementary Teachers II .

See the General Education Requirements for a list of courses that satisfy the General Education Learning Competencies.

C1 Natural Science Competency Credit Hours: 4
C2 Mathematics Competency Credit Hours: 4 or higher**
C3 ENGL 151 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
C4 Computer Literacy Competency Credit Hours: 3
C5 ENGL 256 - Children’s Literature Credit Hours: 3
C6 POLSC 151 - Introduction to American Government Credit Hours: 3

Required Courses and Sequence

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Elementary Education, A.A.S.

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Required General Education Courses*

Required Courses and Sequence

Fall Semester (1st Year)

Winter Semester (1st Year)

Fall Semester (2nd Year)

Winter Semester (2nd Year)

Comprehensive major/minor credits 9-12

Total Degree Requirements: 60 credits

Total Degree Cost: 62 minimum billable contact hours