Education - Elementary
Associate of Arts Degree
You can earn an associate of arts degree with a concentration in elementary education.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of
60
Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core
|
26-27 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ARTS 2250 |
Elementary School Art |
3 |
ARTS 2250 |
Elementary School Art |
3 |
BIOS 1010 |
General Biology |
4 |
EDUC 1110 |
Introduction to Professional Education |
3 |
EDUC 2000 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
EDUC 2070 |
Family and Community Relationships |
3 |
EDUC 2250 |
Children's Literature |
3 |
EDUC 2800 |
Professional Practicum |
1 |
GEOG 1020 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
HPER 2510 |
Physical Education in the Elementary School I with Practicum |
3 |
MATH 1015 |
Geometry for Elementary Teachers |
3 |
MUSC 2350 |
Elementary School Music |
3 |
PHYS 1100 |
Physical Science |
4 |
POLS 1000 |
American Government |
3 |
PSYC 2110 |
Child and Adolescent Psychology |
3 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
English / Literature
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
ENGL 2030 |
Creating Poetry I |
3 |
ENGL 2050 |
Creating Stories I |
3 |
ENGL 2070 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENGL 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
ENGL 2150 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
ENGL 2160 |
American Literature since 1865 |
3 |
ENGL 2170 |
Comics and Graphic Novels |
3 |
ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
ENGL 2200 |
British Literature to 1800 |
3 |
ENGL 2210 |
British Literature after 1800 |
3 |
ENGL 2730 |
Fiction and Cinema |
3 |
THEA 1010 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
THEA 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
Fine and Performing Arts
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ARTS 1050 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism I |
3 |
ARTS 1060 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism II |
3 |
Health Education
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
HPER 1550 |
Lifetime Wellness |
3 |
History
select two ( one from 1000 level and one from 2000 level)
|
4 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
HIST 1050 |
World History I |
3 |
HIST 1060 |
World History II |
3 |
HIST 2010 |
American History I |
3 |
HIST 2020 |
American History II |
3 |
Mathematics
|
3-5 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
MATH 1010 |
Math for Elementary Teachers |
3 |
Natural Science
|
4-5 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BIOS 1010 |
General Biology |
4 |
Oral Communication
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
SPCH 1010 |
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Written Communication
must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives
See advisor and confirm with transfer institution for recommended electives.
|
3-4 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ECED 2050 |
Children with Exceptionalities |
3 |
FREN 1200 |
Elementary French I |
4 |
FREN 1210 |
Elementary French II |
4 |
HUMS 1100 |
Introduction to Humanities |
3 |
MUSC 1010 |
Introduction to Music |
3 |
OFFT 1500 |
Microsoft Office |
3 |
SIGN 1000 |
Conversational Sign Language |
1-2 |
SOCI 2150 |
Exploring Unity and Diversity |
3 |
SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
SPAN 1210 |
Elementary Spanish II |
4 |