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.
- Apply knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of K-6 children in a classroom setting.
- Demonstrate supportive classroom practices that utilize positive behavioral supports, foster character development, and promote a healthy and safe environment.
- Demonstrate content area knowledge in literacy, mathematics, science, and social sciences.
- Apply understanding of multicultural education and sensitivity to and a respect for diversity.
- Access and employ educational technology.
- 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:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
EDC 151 | The Role of the Teacher | 3 |
EDC 160 | Fundamentals of Teaching | 3 |
MAT 172 | Math for Teachers I: Numbers and Operations | 3 |
Semester 2
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
MAT 173 | Math for Teachers II: Rational Numbers and Probability | 3 |
EDC 125 | Child Development | 3 |
HIS 111 | U. S. History: Pre-Civil War | 3 |
BIO 140 | General Biology | 4 |
Semester 3
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
MAT 274 | Math for Teachers 3: Geometry, Algebra, and Measurement | 3 |
EDC 200 | Foundations of Literacy | 3 |
EDC 221 | Culturally Responsive Practices | 3 |
EDC 215 | Teaching Literacy for English Learners | 3 |
SCI 150 | Earth and Space Science | 3 |
Semester 4
Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SPE 233 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
EDC 211 | Classroom Management | 3 |
EDC 231 | Integrated Science for Elementary Teachers | 4 |
EDC 241 | Integrated Social Studies for Elementary Teachers | 4 |
EDC 108 | Applied Concepts in Educational Technology | 3 |
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
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.
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.
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.