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Elementary Education

Associate Degree Program

Graduates of this option may enter the workforce immediately as a paraeducator in a school setting or they may choose to continue their education. The main focus of this education option is to prepare students to complete their bachelor's degree and become certified to teach elementary school. The program provides a foundation in academic skills, child development theory, literacy and mathematics, and classroom management strategies. During the required education courses in this option, students are exposed to the teaching profession through a variety of field experiences.

Offered at the following location(s): 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.

1. Apply knowledge of the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of K-6 children in a classroom setting.
2. Demonstrate supportive classroom practices that utilize positive behavioral supports, foster character development, and promote a healthy and safe environment.
3. Demonstrate content area knowledge in literacy, mathematics, science, and social sciences.
4. Apply understanding of multicultural education and sensitivity to and a respect for diversity.
5. Access and employ educational technology.
6. 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:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Pathway to Graduation

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