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 the 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:Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.
+ indicated course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
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].
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.
- Demonstrate ongoing learning and use evidence to 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.
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 Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. 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.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
$79,680 Show expanded career information for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
$50,140 Show expanded career information for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$44,780 Show expanded career information for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Instructional Coordinators
$52,350 Show expanded career information for Instructional Coordinators
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$44,210 Show expanded career information for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$48,490 Show expanded career information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
$45,720 Show expanded career information for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
$24,840 Show expanded career information for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to 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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. 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.
| Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221 or EDU230 | Introduction to Education or Cultural Diversity In Education | Critical course Gateway course | SB or C | 3 | |
| SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | Select from BIO. At least one Natural Sciences course must be SQ. | SQ | 4 | |
| ARH100 or ARH101 or ARH102 or DAH100 or DAH201 or DAH250 or MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL146 or MHL153 or THE111 or THE220 | Introduction to Art or Prehistoric Through Gothic Art or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art or Introduction to Dance or World Dance Studies or Dance in Popular Culture or Survey of Music History or American Jazz and Popular Music or Survey of Broadway Musicals or Rock Music and Culture or Introduction to Theatre or Modern Drama | HU or H, HU or H, HU or G, HU or C, HU or C, HU or HU, L | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | C, SB | 3 | ||
| COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| MAT256 | Investigating Quantity: Number, Operations and Numeration Systems | 4 | |||
| CIS105 or BPC110 | Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | CS | 3 | ||
| EDU+++ | EDU Elective | Select one additional EDU course (other than EDU221, 222, 230 or 250). Recommend EDU110, EDU220, EDU236, EDU/HUM/STO292. | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | Select from AGS, ASM, AST, CHM, GPH, GLG, PHS or PHY. At least one Natural Science must be SQ. | SQ or SG | 4 | |
| HIS103 or POS110 or GCU113 or (POS113) | United States History to 1865 or American National Government or United States and Arizona Social Studies or (United States and Arizona Social Studies) | Students transferring to NAU can petition to use in place of POS220. | H, HU, SB or SB or H, SB or H, SB | 3–4 | |
| RE | Restricted Elective | 5 | |||
| MAT257 | Investigating Geometry, Probability and Statistics | 4 |
Restricted Electives
Select 5 credits from the following:
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
| Awareness Areas |
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221 or EDU230 | Introduction to Education or Cultural Diversity In Education | Critical course Gateway course | SB or C | 3 | |
| ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
| AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU221 or EDU230 | Introduction to Education or Cultural Diversity In Education | Critical course Gateway course | SB or C | 3 | |
| ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU222 | Introduction to the Exceptional Learner | C, SB | 3 | ||
| MAT14+ or MAT15+ or MAT187 | College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions or Precalculus | Or any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ 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 meet MAT256 prerequisites (in future term). | MA | 3–6 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 | ||
| CFS205 or ECH176 or CFS176 or GCU121 or GCU122 or ECN211 or ECN212 or HIS104 or PSY101 | Human Development or Child Development or Child Development or World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere or World Geography II: Western Hemisphere or Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or United States History 1865 to Present or Introduction to Psychology | CFS176 or ECH176 recommended | SB or G, SB or G, SB or H, SB | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS105 or BPC110 | Survey of Computer Information Systems or Computer Usage and Applications | CS | 3 | ||
| EDU291 or ENH291 or ENH110 or ENH241 or ENH242 or HUM250 or HUM251 | Children's Literature or Children's Literature or Introduction to Literature or American Literature Before 1860 or American Literature After 1860 or Ideas and Values in the Humanities or Ideas and Values in the Humanities | EDU291 or ENH291 recommended for the HU Value | HU or C, HU or H, HU or H, HU, L | 3 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT257 | Investigating Geometry, Probability and Statistics | 4 | |||
| SQ or SG | Natural Sciences Quantitative or Natural Sciences General | Select from AGS, ASM, AST, CHM, GPH, GLG, PHS or PHY. At least one Natural Science must be SQ. | SQ or SG | 4 |
Term 8
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU+++ | EDU Elective | Select one additional EDU course (other than EDU221, 222, 230 or 250). Recommend EDU110, EDU220, EDU236, EDU/HUM/STO292. | 3 | ||
| ARH100 or ARH101 or ARH102 or DAH100 or DAH201 or DAH250 or MHL140 or MHL145 or MHL146 or MHL153 or THE111 or THE220 | Introduction to Art or Prehistoric Through Gothic Art or Renaissance Through Contemporary Art or Introduction to Dance or World Dance Studies or Dance in Popular Culture or Survey of Music History or American Jazz and Popular Music or Survey of Broadway Musicals or Rock Music and Culture or Introduction to Theatre or Modern Drama | HU or H, HU or H, HU or G, HU or C, HU or C, HU or HU, L | 3 |
Term 9
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE | Restricted Elective | 5 | |||
| HIS103 or POS110 or GCU113 or (POS113) | United States History to 1865 or American National Government or United States and Arizona Social Studies or (United States and Arizona Social Studies) | Students transferring to NAU can petition to use in place of POS220. | H, HU, SB or SB or H, SB or H, SB | 3–4 |
Restricted Electives
Select 5 credits from the following:
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 = First Year Composition
- 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
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.
View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts - Elementary Education in Associate in Arts, Elementary Education (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=135308).
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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below:
| Catalog Year | Effective Dates |
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| 2019-2020 | 5/28/2019 – 5/25/2020 |