Associate of Arts in Elementary Education

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Credit Hours Required: 61-62

The vision for the Teacher Preparation Program at Yavapai College is one of a quality program that adapts to the dynamic needs of students, children, their families and the community.

The Elementary Education Program serves:

Students interested in pursuing careers in K-8 education.
Students who transfer to four-year degree programs in Elementary Education.
In-service teachers seeking to improve their teaching skills through additional coursework and/or professional development activities.

The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education degree requires completion of 61-62 credit hours. This degree is designed for students interested in elementary education who are preparing to transfer to one of the Arizona public universities to complete a baccalaureate program and qualify for an Arizona teaching certificate.

Students preparing to transfer to an upper-division baccalaureate degree program should contact an advisor in the major field of study at the transfer institution in addition to meeting regularly with a faculty advisor and/or academic advisor at Yavapai College.

Regular advisement is important to build an educational plan and ensure transferability of general education, elective, and major courses.

Note: The Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) is embedded in the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education degree. Upon completion of all 34-35 credit hours of the AGEC with a grade of "C" or higher, the student will receive recognition of completion on the transcript and guaranteed transferability of the AGEC upon admission to one of the state universities in Arizona.

∞Note: This program can be completed entirely online. Not all general education options or major and elective studies are offered online, however there will be a variety of online classes from which to choose in order to meet the requirements.

General Education Requirements (AGEC) (34-35 credits)

Minimum credit hours are listed for each category.

Written Communication ¹ Credits: 6
Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
Natural Sciences Credits: 4
Arts and Humanities ² Credits: 6
ECE 234 - Child Development Credits: 3 (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
Social and Behavioral Sciences ² Credits: 3
AJS 290 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Credits: 3 (Institutions in the Americas)
Options³ Credits: 6-7, as needed to align for transfer:

Note:

¹ Must be in composition (ENG 101 and ENG 102 or equivalents)
² Recommend that students select from two different prefixes
³ Limit one course per category

Major and Elective Studies (27 credits)

EDU 180 - Educational Technology: Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age Credits: 3
EDU 200 - Introduction to Education Credits: 3
EDU 210 - Cultural Diversity in Education Credits: 3
EDU 222 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner Credits: 3
EDU 230 - Language and Literacy Experiences Credits: 3
EDU 240 - Family and Community Partnerships Credits: 3
EDU 242 - The Science of Reading and Structured Literacy Instruction in the K-5 Classroom Credits: 3
MAT 156 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I Credits: 3
MAT 157 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education Degree program, the learner will be able to:

Create a personal philosophy of education related it to a future career in education.
Present developmentally appropriate classroom activities intended to achieve specific student learning outcomes.
Analyze teaching styles as they relate to student learning styles.
Compare and contrast the concepts of multicultural education and its implementation in the public school classroom.
Examine how the concepts of equity and equal educational opportunity have evolved into educational policy.
Examine society's historical identification and treatment of exceptional children and youth.
Argue the relative effects of parents, siblings, peers, teachers, the community, and culture on child development.
Utilize technology to complete teaching tasks more efficiently.

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Associate of Arts in Elementary Education

General Education Requirements (AGEC) (34-35 credits)

Note:

Major and Elective Studies (27 credits)

Program Outcomes