Elementary Teacher Education Transfer Major, AA

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CIP 240101 (EMTD)

The purpose of a statewide articulation agreement is to identify the courses a student at a Colorado public community college must complete as part of an AA/AS degree to be guaranteed to be able to complete the designated baccalaureate degree program at public four-year colleges and universities as designated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) transfer agreement.

For more information about this transfer degree please refer to the Colorado Department of Higher Education website.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (35 credit hours)

Written Communication (6 credit hours)

ENG 121 - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits ¹
ENG 122 - English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 Credits
¹Note: Some educator preparation programs require a B- in ENG 121 as an admission requirement. However, a C- or better meets the general education GT-CO1 requirement.

Mathematics (6 credit hours)

MAT 155 - Integrated Math I 3 Credits
MAT 156 - Integrated Math II 3 Credits ²
²Note: Completion of MAT 155 & 156 with a C- or higher will satisfy the GT Pathways math requirement at some institutions but not all. At the receiving institution’s discretion, students may be asked to complete a GT-MA1 approved course.

Natural and Physical Sciences (8 credit hours)

SCI 155 - Integrated Science I-Physics and Chemistry: GT-SC1 4 Credits
SCI 156 - Integrated Science II-Earth and Life Science: GT-SC1 4 Credits ³
³Note: Students must pass with a C- or higher BOTH SCI 155 & 156 to satisfy the GT Pathways science requirement.

Additional Required Courses (9 credit hours)

Please Note: if these credits are not required for the major at a receiving 4-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor’s degree as elective credit towards graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

COM 115 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
EDU 221 - Introduction to Education 3 Credits
PSY 238 - Child Development: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Elective Courses (19 credit hours)

Consult with an Advisor at the transfer institution and an ACC Advisor to determine appropriate electives for any GT course

Total: 60 credit hours

All courses required for this degree must be completed with a “C” or better to be considered for transfer to another Colorado institution. Transferability of courses to colleges or universities outside of Colorado is determined by the receiving institution.

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.