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2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

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.

Program Outcomes

A. Utilize knowledge of child development and educational theory to support school-age students in their development and learning.

B. Demonstrate respectful and professional interactions with diverse children, families, staff, and communities to support student development and learning.

C. Develop lessons for school-age students based on knowledge of academic subject areas.

D. Apply knowledge of literacy concepts to assist emergent readers and writers.

E. Apply knowledge of academic discipline content to support student learning and development.

F. Identify individualized instructional methods to meet the developmental and learning needs of diverse learners.

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.

Required Courses and Sequence


Fall Semester (1st Year)


Winter Semester (1st Year)


Winter Semester (2nd Year)


Comprehensive major/minor credits 9-12


Total Degree Requirements: 60 credits


Total Degree Cost: 62 minimum billable contact hours


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