Elementary Education emphasis, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer
Students who successfully complete all Elementary Education, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree requirements will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking to analyze social issues necessary to support the function of public education.
- Describe culturally-responsive pedagogy and integration of social justice into a teaching philosophy.
- Identify the ethics and responsibilities necessary to obtain a professional license in the teaching field and clarify career confirmation.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Elementary Education, Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Program Map.
General Education: Foundational Requirements
General Education: Discipline Studies
| ANTH 110 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| BI 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| ED 224 | Creative Drama for Teachers | 3 |
| ENG 104Z | Introduction to Fiction | 4 |
| | or | |
| ENG 106Z | Introduction to Poetry | 4 |
| ENG 221 | Children's Literature | 4 |
| GS 106 | Phy Sci: Prin of Earth Science | 4 |
| HST 201 | US History: Origins to 1820 | 4 |
| MTH 212 | Fund Of Elementary Math II | 4 |
| PS 201 | Intro to American Politics/Government | 3 |
| PSY 201Z | Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
| | or | |
| PSY 202Z | Introduction to Psychology II | 4 |
| | Lab Science/Math/Computer Science | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 41 |
Core Courses
Students are advised to work with a faculty advisor about recommended elective courses and to learn about Oregon public university application processes.
Education Courses
Each Oregon public university will accept at least 3 out of the 5 required education courses as meeting major requirements.
| ED 101A | Introduction to Education: Practicum and Seminar | 3 |
| ED 216 | Purpose/Structure/Function | 3 |
| ED 219 | Social Justice, Civil Rights & Multiculturalism in Education | 3 |
| ED 282 | Working w/Child w/Special Need | 3 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Total Credit Hours: 90
Note: MTH 211, MTH 212, MTH 213, ED 101A, ED 216, ED 219, ED 282, ENG 221 and HDFS 225 must be completed with a grade of B or better. A grade of P in these courses cannot be applied to this degree.