Elementary Education

Associate Degree Program

The Associates of Arts in Teaching degree in Elementary Education will prepare you to apply to Delaware Tech's Bachelor of Science in Education degree or transfer to another four-year college or university to become certified to teach in grades K-6.

A focus on educational strategies is an important aspect of our program. You will also have the opportunity to interact with children in a classroom setting through observation and service learning experiences. When you graduate, you will have learned instructional strategies that support the Delaware common core standards for reading, writing, and mathematics.

Offered at the following campus(es): Dover, Georgetown, Wilmington

What You Will Learn

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of K-6 children in a classroom setting.
  2. Demonstrate supportive classroom practices that utilize positive behavioral supports, foster character development, and promote a healthy and safe environment.
  3. Demonstrate content area knowledge in literacy, mathematics, science, and social sciences.
  4. Apply understanding of multicultural education and sensitivity to and a respect for diversity.
  5. Access and employ educational technology.
  6. Communicate information about student learning and behaviors in a collaborative manner with school, family and community members.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Suggested Pathway to Graduation

Semester 1

Number Course Title Credits
SSC 100First Year Seminar1
ENG 101Composition I3
EDC 151The Role of the Teacher3
EDC 160Fundamentals of Teaching3
MAT 172Math for Teachers I: Numbers and Operations3

Semester 2

Number Course Title Credits
ENG 102Composition II3
MAT 173Math for Teachers II: Rational Numbers and Probability3
EDC 125Child Development3
HIS 111U. S. History: Pre-Civil War3
BIO 140General Biology4

Semester 3

Number Course Title Credits
MAT 274Math for Teachers 3: Geometry, Algebra, and Measurement3
EDC 200Foundations of Literacy3
EDC 221Culturally Responsive Practices3
EDC 215Teaching Literacy for English Learners3
SCI 150Earth and Space Science3

Semester 4

Number Course Title Credits
SPE 233Introduction to Exceptional Learners3
EDC 211Classroom Management3
EDC 231Integrated Science for Elementary Teachers4
EDC 241Integrated Social Studies for Elementary Teachers4
EDC 108Applied Concepts in Educational Technology3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 61 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

EDCAATELE

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?

This is a Connected Degree program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!

Alumni | Pete Stephanos

Campus-Specific Program Information
Contact Dover

Beth Altemus
Department Chair
baltemus@airllevant.com
(302) 857-1743

The Delaware Department of Education has granted full approval for the Elementary Education (ELE) program. However, students must complete a bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science in Education) to be licensed to teach kindergarten to sixth grade.

Contact Georgetown

Bob Kime
Department Chair
rkime@airllevant.com
(302) 259-6568

The Delaware Department of Education has granted full approval for the Elementary Education (ELE) program. However, students must complete a bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science in Education) to be licensed to teach kindergarten to sixth grade.

This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown and Wilmington campuses.

Contact Wilmington

Samanta Lopez
Department Chair
slopezso@airllevant.com
(302) 830-5208

The Delaware Department of Education has granted full approval for the Elementary Education (ELE) program. However, students must complete a bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Science in Education) to be licensed to teach kindergarten to sixth grade.