Associates of Arts in Teaching Elementary

The Associates of Arts in Teaching Elementary program prepares candidates to be elementary paraprofessionals. Candidates in the program can also work toward admission to the four-year degree after the AAT to become licensed elementary school teachers.The Associate of Arts in Teaching presents core knowledge of the education profession by combining content and pedagogical knowledge. Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the teaching profession and child development. The program emphasizes the uniqueness of each child, recognizing that children are best understood in the context of family, culture, society, and environment. The Associate of Arts in Teaching prepares candidates to work in schools as paraprofessionals or to continue on to obtain their Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. To obtain an Associate of Arts in Teaching, the student must earn at least a grade point average of 2.70 on all University credits, and complete the required curriculum (major courses with a C or higher).

Official transcripts listing courses, examinations, grades, and marks from your high school or college/university. Photocopies may be temporarily accepted if they are certified by an official at the American Embassy or a known world organization.Secondary School/University TranscriptsWe require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.New international undergraduate students must take the residual ACT prior to registration for classes to assess their English skills for placement purposes. An additional placement exam may also be offered (depending on the ACT score) to ensure proper advisement into appropriate English courses.For other international students.