Associate of Arts (AS) Elementary Education (K-8)

This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-8). Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in para education, special education, English Language Learning, and classroom teaching. It also allows you to … More This pathway meets requirements for the Associate of Arts-Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) degree with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-8). Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers in para education, special education, English Language Learning, and classroom teaching. It also allows you to transfer into an Education major at a four-year college or university. Students in this pathway should set up a volunteer experience at least three hours per week in an early childhood education classroom or other related educational experience unless they are already working in the field.Students in this pathway develop skills in child development theory, clarification and application of early care and education strategies, social and political context of education, anti-bias and anti-racist education, oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem solving, systems analysis, collaboration, leadership, and intercultural fluency.