Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer: Elementary Educator 

Transfer Pathway: 90 credits. Advising Guide

Career Description

The two-year Elementary Educator AAOT Transfer Pathway provides students with the opportunity to explore a career in K-5 teaching while earning required lower division coursework for transfer.

Course of Study

Students may begin the Pathway while still in high school through available dual credit options. Or, students may start the Pathway upon enrollment at CGCC. Upon completion, students will leave CGCC with an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree augmented by specific introductory education courses.

Prerequisites

  • MTH 95 Intermediate Algebra (4 credits) or MTH 98 Quantitative Math (4 credits)
  • IRW 115 Critical Reading and Writing (5 credits) or WR 115 Introduction to Expository Writing (4 credits)

Course Map

Courses Credits
ED 101 Teachers Make a Difference: Exploring the K-5 Classroom 1 credits
HEC 226 Child Development 4 credits
HPE 295 Health & Fitness for Life 3 credits
WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I 4 credit
General Education Elective: Arts & Letters 1 4 credits
Total 16 credits

1 Students are required to take electives to complete the AAOT degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor to choose from the recommended General Education and Elementary Educator electives.

Courses Credits
HEC 202 Contemporary Families in the US 3 credits
PSY 201A General Psychology 4 credits
WR 122Z or WR 227Z Composition II or Technical Writing 4 credits
General Education Elective: Arts & Letters 1 4 credit
Total 15 credits

1 Students are required to take electives to complete the AAOT degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor to choose from the recommended General Education and Elementary Educator electives.

Courses Credits
ED 219 Civil Rights & Multicultural Issues in Educational Settings 3 credits
COMM 111Z or COMM 218Z Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication 4 credits
Education Pathway Electives 1 7 credits
Total 14 credits

1 Students are required to take electives to complete the AAOT degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor to choose from the recommended General Education and Elementary Educator electives.

Courses Credits
ED 216 Purposes, Structure & Function of Education in a Democracy 3 credits
MTH 211 Foundation of Elementary Math I 4 credits
Education Pathway Electives 1 4 credits
General Education Elective: Lab Science 1 4 credit
Total 15 credits

1 Students are required to take electives to complete the AAOT degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor to choose from the recommended General Education and Elementary Educator electives.

Courses Credits
MTH 212 Foundation of Elementary Math II 4 credits
Education Pathway Electives 1 7 credits
General Education Elective: Lab Science 1 4 credits
Total 15 credits

1 Students are required to take electives to complete the AAOT degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor to choose from the recommended General Education and Elementary Educator electives.

Courses Credits
ED 293 Practicum 1 credits
ED 294 Practicum Seminar 2 credits
MTH 213 Foundation of Elementary Math III 4 credits
General Education Elective: Arts & Letters 1 4 credit
General Education Elective: Lab Science 1 4 credits
Total 15 credits

1 Students are required to take electives to complete the AAOT degree. Students should consult with an academic advisor to choose from the recommended General Education and Elementary Educator electives.