Teacher Education: Elementary Education
As a kindergarten or elementary school teacher, you shape the next generation's lives. Your role is to be an innovative role model for your students, looking for creative ways to engage your class.
The Teacher Education program is designed to provide you with the core courses and practicum experience needed to move into a baccalaureate program and certification in special education, elementary education, or secondary education.
What’s the Job Outlook for Elementary School Teachers?
From 2022 to 2032, the employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to show little or no change, with about 109,000 job openings expected annually due to replacements and retirements.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 12 Credits
- ED 110 - Introduction to Education 4 Credit(s)
- EMT 101 - First Aid 2 Credit(s)
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 112 - Elementary Algebra 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 13 Credits
- BIO 155 - Introductory Biology 4 Credit(s)
- ENG 120 - English II 3 Credit(s)
- HUM 101 - Introduction to the Visual Arts 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 128 - Math for Elementary Teachers I 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3 Total: 12 Credits
- ENG 285 - Children’s Literature 3 Credit(s)
- MAT 129 - Math for Elementary School Teachers II 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credit(s)
- SPH 101 - Fundamentals of Speech 3 Credit(s)
Semester 4 Total: 13 Credits
- HIS 151 - World Civilization I Pre-History - 1500 CE 3 Credit(s)
- PHL 211 - Introduction to Logic 3 Credit(s)
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
- PHY 115 - Fundamentals of Physics 4 Credit(s)
Semester 5 Total: 12 Credits
- HIS 152 - World Civilization II 1500 CE - Present 3 Credit(s)
- ED 202 - Earth Science for Teachers 5 Credit(s)
- BIO 204 - Life Science for Elementary School Teachers 4 Credit(s)
Where is the Teacher Education: Elementary Program Offered?
The Teacher Education: Elementary Education Associate of Arts program is offered at our Northwest Campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
