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Field of Interest
The Associate in Arts, Elementary Education (AAEE) provides the first two years of a four year curriculum for the student who plans to transfer to an Elementary Education or Special Education program at an Arizona public higher education institution. Upon completion of the AAEE, a student may pursue employment as a classroom instructional aide. Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, a student may pursue a career as an elementary school teacher or as a special education teacher. With further education or certification, students may pursue employment in the field of education in a number of careers including but not limited to assistant principal, principal, educational administrator, instructional designer, instructional technologist, instructional coordinator, and educational counselor.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Education
- Type
- Associate in Arts - Elementary Education (AAEE)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Elementary Education (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8101
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2023-2024
- Effective Term
- Fall 2023
- Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
As a prerequisite to MAT256, students may place into MAT150 or MAT151 or MAT152 and complete MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 with a C in lieu of taking both MAT14+ and MAT12+ or taking MAT15+. A student that tests into MAT15+ can take MAT15+ or MAT14+ prior to MAT256. A student that tests into MAT14+ or lower must take MAT12+ and MAT14+ prior to MAT256.
Students must petition NAU to accept (GCU/POS113) OR (HIS103 and POS221) for POS220.
State certification requirements include courses on the constitutions of US and Arizona. Taking GCU/POS113 for [SB] fulfills this requirement completely. Students who instead take HIS103 or POS110 for [SB] should consider taking POS221 as a Content Area Elective so they have completed study of both constitutions. POS220 meets state certification requirements for both constitutions but does not meet [SB].
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Evaluate the role and impact of various forms of education in a democracy as an active citizen and participate in their communities in constructive ways that demonstrate respect for differing cultures and values.
- Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of reading, writing, oral language, mathematics, science, social studies, technology, information literacy and art.
- Analyze K-12 classroom field experience and correlate it with course concepts.
- 演示持续的学习和使用证据continually evaluate his/her professional growth, ethics, knowledge, skills, and dispositions (e.g. collaboration, professionalism, reflection, time management, effective communication).
- Utilize a foundational knowledge of child development (e.g. physical, cognitive, linguistic, social, and emotional domains), teaching and learning theories, cultural differences, and/or inclusive educational practices for diverse learners.
- Synthesize knowledge of current and historical influences on education at the local, state, federal and/or global levels to effectively engage in the professional policies and the political process.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
$81,774Show expanded career information for Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools
Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors
$50,653Show expanded career information for Educational, Guidance, and Vocational Counselors
Elementary School Teachers
$49,190Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers
Instructional Coordinators
$60,452Show expanded career information for Instructional Coordinators
Special Education Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
$48,934Show expanded career information for Special Education Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
Teacher Assistants
$27,439Show expanded career information for Teacher Assistants
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU221or EDU230 |
Introduction to EducationorCultural Diversity In Education | Critical courseGateway course | SBorC, HU | 3 | |
| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | Select from BIO. At least one Natural Sciences course must be SQ. | SQ | 4 | |
| ARH100or ARH101or ARH102or DAH100or DAH201or DAH250or MHL140 or MHL145or MHL146or MHL153or THE111or THE220 |
Introduction to ArtorArt from Prehistory Through Middle AgesorArt from Renaissance to ModernismorIntroduction to DanceorDance, Culture, and Global ContextsorDance in Popular CultureorSurvey of Music HistoryorAmerican Jazz and Popular MusicorSurvey of Broadway MusicalsorRock Music and CultureorIntroduction to TheatreorModern Drama | HUorH, HUorH, HUorG, HUorC, HUorC, HUorHU, L | 3 | ||
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | C, SB | 3 | ||
| COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| MAT256 | Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations and Numeration Systems | 4 | |||
| BPC110or CIS105or EDU/EED115 |
Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information SystemsorDigital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education | CS | 3 | ||
| EDU+++ | EDU Elective | Select one additional EDU course (other thanEDU221, 222, 230 or 250). RecommendEDU110,EDU220,EDU236, EDU/HUM/STO292. | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| SQor SG |
Natural Sciences QuantitativeorNatural Sciences General | Select from AGS, ASM, AST, CHM, GPH, GLG, PHS or PHY. At least one Natural Science must be SQ. | SQorSG | 4 | |
| GCU/POS113or HIS103or POS110 |
United States and Arizona Social StudiesorUnited States History to 1865orAmerican National Government | Students must petition NAU to accept (GCU/POS113) OR (HIS103andPOS221) forPOS220. | H, SBorH, HU, SB | 3 | |
| RE | Content Area Electives | 5 | |||
| MAT257 | Investigating Geometry, Probability and Statistics | Note:MAT257is required for Maricopa, NAU and UA bachelor`s degree.MAT257should only be bypassed if transferring to ASU | 0–4 |
Content Area Electives
Select five (5) credits from the following:
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU221or EDU230 |
Introduction to EducationorCultural Diversity In Education | Critical courseGateway course | SBorC, HU | 3 | |
| ENG101or ENG107 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
| FYE101or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221or EDU230 |
Introduction to EducationorCultural Diversity In Education | Critical courseGateway course | SBorC, HU | 3 | |
| ENG102or ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | C, SB | 3 | ||
| MAT14+or MAT15+or MAT187 |
College MathematicsorCollege Algebra/FunctionsorPrecalculus | Or any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for whichMAT15+is a prerequisite. Note:MAT182, 206, 256, 257 do not meet the [MA] requirement. Students need to complete MAT14x and MAT12x OR MAT14x and satisfactory placement in MAT15x OR MAT15x or higher in order to meetMAT256prerequisites (in future term). |
MA | 3–6 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| CFS205or CFS/ECH176or ECN211or ECN212or GCU121 or GCU122or HIS104or PSY101 |
Human DevelopmentorChild DevelopmentorMacroeconomic PrinciplesorMicroeconomic PrinciplesorWorld Geography I: Eastern HemisphereorWorld Geography II: Western HemisphereorUnited States History 1865 to PresentorIntroduction to Psychology | CFS176orECH176recommended | SBorG, SBorG, SBorH, SB | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| BPC110or CIS105or EDU/EED115 |
Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information SystemsorDigital Literacy for Teaching and Learning in Education | CS | 3 | ||
| EDU/ENH291or ENH110or ENH241or ENH242or HUM250or HUM251 |
Children's LiteratureorIntroduction to LiteratureorAmerican Literature Before 1860orAmerican Literature After 1860orIdeas and Values in the Humanities: Early Civilizations to the RenaissanceorIdeas and Values in the Humanities: Renaissance to the Contemporary World | EDU291orENH291recommended | HUorC, HUorC, HU, LorH, HUorH, HU, L | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | Select from BIO. At least one Natural Sciences course must be SQ. | SQ | 4 | |
| MAT256 | Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations and Numeration Systems | 4 |
Term 7
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| MAT257 | Investigating Geometry, Probability and Statistics | Note:MAT257is required for Maricopa, NAU and UA bachelor`s degree.MAT257should only be bypassed if transferring to ASU | 0–4 | ||
| SQor SG |
Natural Sciences QuantitativeorNatural Sciences General | Select from AGS, ASM, AST, CHM, GPH, GLG, PHS or PHY. At least one Natural Science must be SQ. | SQorSG | 4 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| EDU+++ | EDU Elective | Select one additional EDU course (other thanEDU221, 222, 230 or 250). RecommendEDU110,EDU220,EDU236, EDU/HUM/STO292. | 3 | ||
| ARH100or ARH101or ARH102or DAH100or DAH201or DAH250or MHL140 or MHL145or MHL146or MHL153or THE111or THE220 |
Introduction to ArtorArt from Prehistory Through Middle AgesorArt from Renaissance to ModernismorIntroduction to DanceorDance, Culture, and Global ContextsorDance in Popular CultureorSurvey of Music HistoryorAmerican Jazz and Popular MusicorSurvey of Broadway MusicalsorRock Music and CultureorIntroduction to TheatreorModern Drama | HUorH, HUorH, HUorG, HUorC, HUorC, HUorHU, L | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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| RE | Content Area Electives | 5 | |||
| GCU/POS113or HIS103or POS110 |
United States and Arizona Social StudiesorUnited States History to 1865orAmerican National Government | Students must petition NAU to accept (GCU/POS113) OR (HIS103andPOS221) forPOS220. | H, SBorH, HU, SB | 3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=183290).