Elementary Education [Teacher] Preparation
Associate of Arts Course of Study
Recommended basic skills standards are
• ENG 090
• MAT 090
• REA 090
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.
State Articulated Track
I. Communication
Nine (9) credit hours
| COM 115 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: CO1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: CO2 | 3 |
II. Art and Humanities
Three (3) credit hours
| LIT 115 | Introduction to Literature: AH2 | 3 |
| or | ||
| LIT 201 | Masterpieces of Literature I: AH2 | (3) |
| or | ||
| LIT 202 | Masterpieces of Literature II: AH2 | (3) |
III. Mathematics
Six (6) credit hours
| MAT 155 | Integrated Mathematics I: MA1 | 3 |
| MAT 156 | Integrated Mathematics II: MA1 | 3 |
IV. Social and Behavioral Sciences
Nine (9) credit hours
| GEO 105 | World Regional Geography: SS2 | 3 |
| HIS 201 | United States (U.S.) History I: HI1 | 3 |
| POS 111 | American Government: SS1 | 3 |
V. Physical and Life Sciences
Eight (8) credit hours
| SCI 155 | Integrated Science I: SC1 | 4 |
| SCI 156 | Integrated Science II: SC1 | 4 |
VI. Education Requirements
Six (6) credit hours
| EDU 221 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| PSY 238 | Child Development: SS3 | 3 |
VII. Electives
Nineteen (19) credit hours to be determined by discipline and transfer institution
Total Credit Hours 60