Elementary Education
Associate of Arts (DTA) Degree with Specialization in Elementary Education
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This specialization prepares students for junior-level transfer into Elementary Education programs at 4-year schools. It's specifically designed to meet the requirements of our primary transfer institutions for Elementary Education majors:
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Associate of Arts (DTA) Degree with Elementary Education Specialization
Elementary Education Specialization Requirements (30 credits)
Check with an advisor at your desired transfer institution regarding foreign language requirements. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural and general elective requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree.
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2018-2019 Distribution Course List (PDF)
Education Foundation Courses (20 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| EDUC& 205 | Introduction to Education with Field Experience | 5 |
| EDUC 220 | Diversity in Education | 5 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology | 5 |
| Select one course from the following: | ||
| ART 180 | Art for Elementary Education | 5 |
| MUSC 120 | Music in the Classroom | 5 |
| ENGL 262 | Children's Literature | 5 |
| Total Credits: | 20 |
Quantitative Skills Requirements (10 credits)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Math& 131 | Math for Elementary Education 1 | 5 |
| Math& 132 | Math for Elementary Education 2 | 5 |
| Total Credits: | 10 |
Requirements for Associate of Arts (DTA) Degree
NOTE: Check with an advisor at your desired transfer institution regarding foreign language requirements, which vary from school to school. World language credit can be applied toward humanities, multicultural and general elective requirements of the Associate of Arts Degree.
Basic Requirements (15 Credits)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Communication Skills | ||
| Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Communication Skills requirement | 10 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning Skills | ||
| MATH& 131 | Math for Elementary Education I | 5 |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
Distribution Requirements (60 Credits)
EDUC 220, PSYC& 200, or ENGL 262 fulfill the Multicultural degree requirement.
Total Credits:| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| Humanities | ||
| Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Humanities Distribution requirement. ART 180, ENGL 262, and MUSC 120 may be applied to this requirement. One course is required for the Elementary Education Specialization. All are recommended. | 15 | |
| Social Sciences | ||
| EDUC& 205, EDUC 220, and PSYC& 200 are all required for the Elementary Education Specialization and may be used to fulfill the Social Sciences Distribution Requirement/ | 15 | |
| Natural Sciences | ||
| Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Natural Sciences Distribution Requirement. Math& 132 may be applied toward this requirement. | 15 | |
| Physical Education Activity | ||
| Complete three credits of Physical Education activity. | 3 | |
| Distribution Electives | ||
| Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Distribution Electives requirement. PSYC& 100 and CMST& 220 are recommended. | 12 | |
| Total Credits: | 60 |
Other College-Level Electives (15 Credits)
Fulfill the Associate of Arts (DTA) Other College-Level Electives requirement.
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