Elementary Education and Special Education Program Overview
- Associate Degree
- 2 Years
- Main Campus - Ironwood
Overview
Elementary school teachers provide young students with the support and guidance needed to excel academically, professionally, and personally. To work in a public school, students must obtain licensure. Each state has different requirements for obtaining a teacher’s license—most require a Baccalaureate Degree in Education or Elementary Education, a teaching internship, and the passing of a state-administered exam.
Unique Features
- Transferable to a college or university for a Baccalaureate Degree
Requirements
- Students are required to work closely with the transfer coordinator and intended transfer institution to select relevant coursework.
- Transfer institutions may require a GPA of 2.7 or higher and satisfactory scores on a basic skills test
Courses at Gogebic
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College and Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 4 |
| PLS 101 | Intro. to American Government | 3 |
| HST 201 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| EDU 201 | Introduction to Education (fall only) | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | Humanities Elective | 3-4 |
| General Science/Lab Science | General Science/Lab Science | 3-4 |
| General Science/Lab Science | General Science/Lab Science | 3-4 |
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 230 | Literature for Children (spring semester, odd years only) | 3 |
| GEG 111 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| MTH 121 | Principles of Elementary Math I (fall only) | 4 |
| MTH 122 | Principles of Elementary Math II (spring only) | 4 |
| PSY 210 OR PSY 202 | Lifespan Development (spring only) OR Child Development and Psychology | 4 |
| Transfer Electives | Transfer Electives | 15-20 |
| Total Credits: 63-70 |
Additional Information
General/Lab Sciences: The 2 required General/Lab Science courses must come from two different disciplines with at least one including a laboratory experience. Transfer Electives: Work with the Education advisor to determine the optimal coursework needed for transferring to your selected bachelor's degree program.
