Elementary Education K-6Associate of Science

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Start your teaching journey

Ready for your first step into teaching? Earning your associate's degree in elementary education gives you a firm foundation in teaching children from kindergarten through sixth grade.

This associate's degree in elementary education is designed to provide a basic core of knowledge and a wide range of educational and experiential opportunities for students. As a student, you will gain the skills necessary to successfully enter the education profession.

Don't stop here. Continue your education and earn your bachelor's degree in elementary education to land the career you desire.

Quick facts about the elementary education program

This two-year degree program provides a basic liberal arts core of knowledge and a wide range of educational and experiential opportunities. In this associate's degree program you will study:

  • Inclusive education
  • Child development and cross-cultural communication
  • Differentiated instruction and effective teaching strategies

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Associate of Science

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Courses

Browse the curriculum, course descriptions and requirements for the Elementary Education K-6 program.

Career opportunities

Earning your associate's degree in elementary education is your first step to landing a successful career. See where this degree can take you, or take your career to the next level by earning your B.S. in elementary education.

Preschool teacher

Preschool teachers provide care and early education before students move on to kindergarten. They teach students from ages 3-5 basic reading, writing and language skills and help nurture emotional/social intelligence.

Elementary classroom assistant

Elementary classroom assistants assist the learning process for students from ages 5–10. They work alongside a teacher and supervise children during the school day, prepare lessons, grade classwork and reinforce a healthy learning environment.

Childcare worker

Childcare workers help prepare young children for kindergarten and elementary school. They read, play games and use various early development techniques to give children the fundamental skills needed to flourish at school.

Career preparation services

We empower students to utilize all the career preparation resources to find the job they’ve always dreamed of.

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Cost and aid

Estimated annual cost of attendance

Fee name2023–20242024–2025
Tuition$41,200$42,730
Housing and food$13,750$14,330
Materials$500$250
Student services$1,000$1,000
Technology$750$750
Estimated total$57,200$59,060

Costs are based on completion of 120 total credits (30 credits per year). Some programs and courses may have additional costs.

Cost of housing is dependent on residence hall assignment.

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Undergraduate Application deadlines

Fall entry

Early action:

  • Apply by Nov. 15; submit supporting documents by Dec. 1; receive decision by Dec. 15.
  • Apply by Jan. 15; submit supporting documents by Feb. 1; receive decision by Feb. 15.

Regular decision:

  • Apply by March 1; receive decision by March 15.
  • Applications completed after March 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Spring entry

  • Apply by Dec. 1; decisions released on a rolling basis.
  • Applications completed after Dec. 1 are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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