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May 12, 2024
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Elementary Education [Teacher] Preparation, AA with Designation
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Additional information available on the Education Department website.
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Elementary Education Teacher Preparation allows students to complete a transferable associate of arts degree preparing them for transfer to a four-year college or university in Colorado where they can complete their Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential in two additional years. Students identify a major and transfer institution prior to enrolling for courses and must meet with their faculty advisor before registering for classes to insure transferability of courses to their chosen institution/major.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Elementary Education Teacher Preparation program, students should be able to:
- Discuss the historical, social, political, philosophical, cultural, and economic forces that shape the United States public school system
- Compare and contrast teaching strategies and approaches appropriate to students of diverse needs, abilities, and backgrounds
- Define and establish goals for their own teaching careers
Content criteria, competencies, and student learning outcomes associated with the general education courses required for this degree can be found on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.
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Written Communication
Six (6) credit hours
Note: Some educator preparation programs require a B- in ENG 121 as an admission requirement. However, a C- or better meets the general education GT-CO1 requirement.
Mathematics
Six (6) credit hours
Completion of MAT 155 and MAT 156 with a C- or higher will satisfy the GT Pathways math requirement at some institutions but not all. At the receiving institution’s discretion, students may be asked to complete a GT-MA1 approved course.
Arts and Humanities
Three (3) credit hours
History
Three (3) credit hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Six (6) credit hours
Natural and Physical Sciences
Eight (8) credit hours
Students must pass with a C- or higher BOTH SCI 155 and SCI 156 to satisfy the GT Pathways science requirement.
Additional Requirements
Nine (9) credit hours
Please note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving four-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit towards graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
Electives
Nineteen (19) credit hours to be determined by receiving four-year institution. Contact an academic advisor for recommendations concerning elective courses.
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