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Program Information
The Education: Elementary program of study is designed for students who wish to become elementary teachers. The curriculum is structured so that students have the opportunity to explore the field of teaching. It is designed for transfer to institutions that offer teaching certificates. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion or work as a paraeducator in a pre-k-12 setting.
What will you do
Career opportunities for certified teachers include teaching in an elementary setting in early childhood through intermediate grades.
Wages
Beginning salary range for certified teachers is $30,00-$42,000.
Paraeducator average starting salary $16 per hour.
First Semester | ||||
| ENG 105 - Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112 - Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 210 - Foundations of Education 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ECE 170 - Child Growth and Development 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 15.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| ENG 106 - Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HIS 152 - U.S. History Since 1877 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 235 - Children’s Literature 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 245 - Exceptional Learner 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157 - Statistics | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| BIO 105 - Introductory Biology | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 117 - Math for Elementary Teachers 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 240 - Educational Psychology 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 101 - Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| LIT 101 - Introduction to Literature | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| ENV 111 - Environmental Science | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| POL 111 - American National Government | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 255 - Technology in the Classroom 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ART 101 - Art Appreciation | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| GEO 121 - World Regional Geography | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| EDU 219 - Field Experience and Seminar 1 | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 64.0 | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the field of education.
- Identify developmental characteristics of children.
- Demonstrate positive and productive relationships with colleagues and students.
- Demonstrate an understanding of issues of diversity in education.