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Elementary Education - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

A TEACHER EDUCATION AREA OF CONCENTRATION

APPLICATION CODE 131

For curriculum information, contact the Division of Liberal Studies—Room AC-230—443-518-1620.

Elementary Education is defined as grades one through six in the state of Maryland. This curriculum is designed for students who are interested in transferring to an Elementary Education program at a four-year college or university outside of Maryland as well as students who are not eligible to complete the requirements of the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree. While this curriculum is designed to prepare students to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the college or university level, students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 121College Composition

3
EDUC 110Introduction to Education

3
HIST 101American History to 1877

3
OR
HIST 102American History Since 1877

3
MATH 127Concepts of Mathematics I

4
PSYC 101General Psychology

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL 100/100LBiology and Society

4
EDUC 111Child Growth and Development

3
MATH 128Concepts of Mathematics II

4
SOCI 101Introduction to Sociology

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
EDUC 200Introduction to Special Education

3
MATH 129Concepts of Mathematics III

4
PHYS 107/107LPhysical Science

4
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Critical & Creative Thinking Core

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
EDUC 201Processes and Acquisition of Reading

3
EDUC 220Field Experience in Education

3
EDUC 260Educational Psychology

3
Gen Ed Core Arts & Humanities - Oral & Expressive Communication Core

3
Elective General Elective

1

Elective - Select one of the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL 200Children's Literature

3
ENGL 201American Literature I

3
ENGL 202American Literature II

3
ENGL 203English Literature I

3
ENGL 204English Literature II

3
ENGL 205The Short Story

3
ENGL 206African American Literature

3
ENGL 210Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

3
ENGL 213Latin American Literature

3
ENGL 219Asian Literature

3
ENGL 226World Literature I

3
ENGL 227World Literature II

3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Educational requirements vary among transfer institutions and are currently being evaluated. It is essential to meet with your advisor regularly to be aware of program and certification changes.

A graduate should be able to

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the learning process and child and adolescent development, with a specific focus on understanding, recognizing, and valuing the unique cultural backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles of all children.
  2. Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of content, including the theories, concepts, and skills central to the disciplines they intend to teach, while also integrating an understanding of diverse learner needs and implementing culturally responsive pedagogy.
  3. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of teaching practices including construction of engaging learning activities, assessment for and of learning, and inclusive teaching strategies and environments that support and engage every learner in the classroom.
  4. Engage in ethical reasoning in the educational field.