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Sep 17, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway, AS
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Total Credits: 60
Major Code: 9600
Program Description
The Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) degree program offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Elementary Education bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.
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Program Requirements: 17 Credits
General Education/MNTC Requirements: 40 Credits
Complete at least 40 credits in courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete all ten goal areas and maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA for the entire MnTC. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 02: Critical Thinking
Three courses required.
Goal 03: Natural Sciences
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts
Goal 07: Human Diversity
One course required.
Goal 08: Global Perspective
One course required.
Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility
One course required.
Goal 10: People and the Environment
One course required.
Wellness Requirement: 3 Credits
Program Goals
By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:
- Apply and develop teaching methods based on effective principles and practices related to the learning process;
- Identify learner variables that become the basis of instructional design;
- Develop and demonstrate competence in designing valid and reliable assessment practices for purposes of assessing student performance and evaluating programs and services;
- Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of teacher-centered and student-centered philosophies in designing program and service options;
- Understand and apply motivational theory and cognitive principles in designing and delivering instruction;
- Demonstrate knowledge of technology resources and application of technology options in lesson design;
- Become familiar with educational practices and positive teacher perspectives that will result in ethical programming that appeals to all diverse groups with respect to their individual differences and contributions to society; and
- Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of use and misuse of tobacco, alcohol, drugs, and other chemicals on student life and learning.
Degree Specifics
- A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
- Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics, or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
- Satisfy residency requirements.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
- Completion of specific degree requirements.
- Each state university has specific Elementary Education program requirements for completion. Please speak with your advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
- To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
- The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees
If you complete a Transfer Pathways program at a Minnesota State community college and are admitted to a connected program at a Minnesota State university (connected programs for this specific transfer pathway degree are listed below), you will be guaranteed junior status and all 60 associate degree credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must meet special admission requirements for the major and are not guaranteed admission into the major itself.
- Bemidji State University: Elementary Education BS
- Metropolitan State University: Urban Elementary Education BS
- Minnesota State University, Mankato: Elementary Education BS
- Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Elementary Inclusive BS
- Southwest Minnesota State University: Elementary Education BS
- St. Cloud State University: Elementary Education K-6 BA
- Winona State University: Elementary Education K6 BT
Pathway Plan
The following two-year Pathway Plan is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this pathway. For assistance with pathway planning, students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
Note
This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.
You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.
This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.
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