Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a Bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA with licensure in Elementary Teacher Education. Elementary Teacher careers require a Bachelor's degree. The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Elementary* Education prepares students to transfer as a junior to a four-year institution in Colorado in order to become an elementary teacher. Students interested in majoring in education need to identify the four-year college/university to which they plan to transfer. Each individual institution requires different curriculum electives for graduation. *There are no current statewide articulation agreements in secondary or K-12 education, but students can still effectively pursue these options.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
Semester Note: Some educator preparation programs require a B- in ENG 1021 as an admission requirement. However, a C- or better meets the general education GT-CO1 requirement.
Second Semester
| EDU 2341 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 1230 | Integrated Math II: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| HIS 1210 or HIS 1220 | U.S. History to Reconstruction (HIS 1210) or U.S. History Since the Civil War (HIS 1220) | 3 |
| LIT 2055 | Children's Literature: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AA degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| EDU 2211 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| MAT 1220 | Integrated Math I: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Some educator preparation programs require a B- in ENG 1021 as an admission requirement. However, a C- or better meets the general education GT-CO1 requirement.
Spring Semester 2
| EDU 2341 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
| MAT 1230 | Integrated Math II: GT-MA1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
| GT- AH2 | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH2) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
Spring Semester 5
| PSY 2441 | Child Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| HIS 1210 or HIS 1220 | U.S. History to Reconstruction (HIS 1210) or U.S. History Since the Civil War (HIS 1220) | 3 |
| SCI 1056 | Integrated Science II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Summer Semester 6
| PSC 1011 | American Government: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
Semester Note: This degree
requires 9 credits of electives which vary per university. Please
work with your Academic Advisor to review the
Transfer Articulation Agreement for more information related to all programs and participating institutions.
Spring Semester 8
Semester Note: This degree
requires 9 credits of electives which vary per university. Please
work with your Academic Advisor to review the
Transfer Articulation Agreement for more information related to all programs and participating institutions.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Prior Learning eligible course
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Important Program Notes:
Successful completion of Integrated Mathematics I (MAT 1220) and Integrated Mathematics II (MAT 1230) will satisfy the GT Pathways Math requirement at some institutions but not all. At the receiving institution’s discretion, students may be asked to complete a GT-MA1 approved course.
This degree requires 9 credits of electives which vary per university. Please work with your Academic Advisor to review the Transfer Articulation Agreement for more information related to all programs and participating institutions.
Credits for additional required courses may not be required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution. If not required, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
Semester Four elective credits may vary depending on prior semester completion.
You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.