Associate in Arts Transfer Options | HCC

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Associate in Arts Transfer Options

Elementary Education

This guide outlines a recommended course of study to complete the degree requirements for an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in elementary education. Assuming no developmental (college-prep) courses are needed, students can earn this degree in two years by completing 15 hours per semester. After completion, students then transfer to a university to work toward a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education.

  • ENG 101 - Writing 1
  • ENG 102 - Writing 2
  • COM 181 - Basic Public Speaking
  • MAT 150 - College Algebra
  • One Biology course with lab
  • One non-biology science course
  • PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology
  • GEO 152 - World Geopgraphy (cultural studies)
  • POL 101 - American Government
  • HIS 108 or 109 - US History
  • ART 100 - Introduction to Art
  • EDU 201 - Introduction to American Education
  • EDP 202 - Human Development and Learning
  • EDU 140 - Introduction to Behavior Management
  • EDU 204 - Technology in the Classroom
  • MAT 205 - Math for Elementary Teachers 1
  • MAT 206 - Math for Elementary Teachers 2
  • MUS 223 - Music for Elementary Teachers

Two courses in either area of Social Interaction and Humanities or in Foreign Lauguage.

Other Program Requirements

  • Meet with program advisor each semester
  • Earn grade of A or B in ENG, COM, MAT 150, EDU 201, and EDP 202
  • Take 25% or more of all courses through HCC
  • Maintain 2.75 GPA for transfer admittance to university program