Elementary Teacher Education
The Elementary Teacher Education AA-T degree provides students with core concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today's contemporary schools TK-12. You will learn about teaching as a career, historical and philosophical educational issues such as content and teacher performance standards. In additional to class time, the course requires 45 hours of structured fieldwork in a public school elementary classroom(s).
- Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching
- Child Development
- Math for Elementary Teachers
- World Civilizations
- United States History
.....and more to prepare you with liberal arts courses for credential exams
Elementary Teacher Education Majors go into a variety of careers, some examples are:
At the Associate’s Level: |
At the Bachelor’s Level: |
At the Master’s/Doctorate Level: |
| Teacher Assistant | Elementary Teacher (w/credential) | College Professor |
| After School Program Aide | Health Educator | Instructional Coordinator |
| Recreation Program Assistant | Special Education Instructor | Reading Specialist |
| Admissions Counselor | School Counselor | |
| Juvenile Corrections Worker | School Administrator |
Students successfully completing the Elementary Teacher Education Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Degree have a solid foundation for pursuing further education in Elementary School Teaching or a related field. This AA-T degree is specifically designed to streamline transfer to CSU, see www.adegreewithaguarantee.com for details. If you are interested in transferring to a UC, you can find more information on the UC Transfer Pathways website. Work with your Columbia College Counselor to help you navigate the best course options for your specific educational goal.
