Associate in Arts Elementary Education
Champaign, USA
Associate of Arts
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LANGUAGES
English
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EARLIEST START DATE
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Key Summary
About: Parkland’s Associate in Arts in Elementary Education prepares students to transfer into bachelor’s programmes for Illinois elementary licensure (grades 1–6). To transfer you must complete 60 semester credits and courses; A.A. completion is encouraged. Admission is competitive; universities often require a minimum GPA. Applicants must pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) or ACT + Writing 22+. Contact Parkland’s Advising Center to plan transfers and meet Illinois State Teachers Certification Board requirements.
Career Outcomes: Students typically transfer to bachelor’s programmes leading to teacher licensure. Potential career paths include elementary school teacher (K–6), teacher aide/assistant, and early childhood educator.
To teach in Illinois public elementary schools (grades 1-6), teachers must be certified by the state of Illinois. To transfer into an approved baccalaureate program in elementary education as a junior, students must complete specific requirements and a minimum of 60 semester credits. Students are strongly encouraged to complete an A.A. degree prior to transfer. Since admission is competitive, completion of the recommended courses does not guarantee admission. Students should be aware that a minimum grade point average for most universities is required for program admission. All transfer applicants are required to pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), or pass the ACT + Writing with a score of 22+ (see an advisor for further details), and this score may be required at time of application. Contact Parkland’s Academic and Career Advising Center for more information about this test and suggested timing. Students planning to teach at the elementary level in Illinois are advised to plan their transfer programs with a Parkland academic success advisor or counselor to meet specific requirements of their preferred college or university and the Illinois State Teachers Certification Board.
