ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
DTA/MRP
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Program Chair: Paula Norby.................................................................................253.566.5132
Tacoma Community College Associate in Elementary Education degree is directly transferable to most major baccalaureate
institutions in Washington State. Students completing this degree will be regarded as having the minimum preparation for
consideration to admission in an elementary education teacher preparation program.
Students are reminded that successful completion of this coursework does not guarantee admission to a university college of
education. Additional criteria, such as grade point average, community service, leadership activities and prior classroom experience
(e.g. volunteer tutoring), may also be used by a college of education in making admission decisions.
Students who complete this degree will normally be granted junior standing upon admission to one of these institutions. However,
some baccalaureate institutions have unique course requirements that must be completed for graduation. The requirements of
individual university departments must be also be met. Some institutions require foreign language for admission. Foreign language
can be incorporated into humanities and/or electives.
Course No.
Course Title
Credits
Core Requirements
Written Communication Skills (10 credits)
English 101
College Freshman Composition I
English 102
College Freshman Composition II
Or English 103
Argument and Persuasion
Quantitative Skills (10 credits)
Math 170
Math 171
5
5
Math for Elementary Teachers I
Math for Elementary Teachers II
5
5
Public Speaking
Music in the Classroom
Music Fundamentals
Art for Elementary Education
Appreciation of Visual Arts
5
Distribution Requirements
Humanities (15 credits)
Speech 101
Music 120
Or Music 100
Art 180
Or Art 100
Social Sciences (20 credits)
Required (15 credits)
Education 201
Introduction to Education
Choice of:
US History
Choice of:
World Civilization or non-Western History
Recommended (5 credits)
Choose from Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology or additional History
Note: WSU, CWU, & SM require Psych 206 Developmental Psychology
Natural Sciences (15 credits)
Choice of:
Choice of:
Choice of:
Two of the above must be lab sciences
Biology
Geology, Oceanography, Geography 205, 210
Chemistry or Physics
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Additional Requirements (20 Credits)
Multicultural Education (5 credits)
Education 220
Diversity in Education
Or Sociology 262, 287, Anthropology 207
Physical Education
PE 295
Or 3 credits PE Activity
5
PE for Elementary Teachers
3
Electives: 12 credits
12
Additional content courses (e.g., social sciences, humanities, sciences, mathematics) designed to meet endorsement
competencies and/or academic majors. Recommended English 280- Children’s Literature
TOTAL CREDITS:
90
Notes:
1. Students are required to pass the WEST-B before admissions to most teacher preparation programs. More
information including test dates, registration, costs and study guides can be found at
www.westnesinc.com/index.htm
2. Students should have clear intentions to transfer to a particular baccalaureate institution as soon as possible and
are urged to plan their course of study by consulting specific transfer and degree requirements of the institution or
academic program in which they intend to earn the their teacher certification.
3. Grade point average requirements for application into teacher education programs vary from 2.50 to 3.0, we
suggest that students check with the baccalaureate institution where they intend to transfer.
4. Current information about teacher education can be found at www.teachwashington.org
5. Students should be able to demonstrate computer literacy in software programs including word processing,
PowerPoint, spreadsheets, in addition to being proficient on the internet. These skills may be demonstrated
through a portfolio of files gathered during their education coursework.
NOTE: The contents of this publication shall not be construed as a contract between Tacoma Community College and prospective or enrolled students. Every effort has been made to insure its
correctness, but college regulations and program requirements may change during the period in which it is in force. In the event of a change in regulations or program requirements, the current
regulations shall govern. It is the policy of Tacoma Community College to provide an environment in which faculty, staff and students can work and study free from harassment or discrimination. It is
the policy of Tacoma Community College, District 22 to prohibit discrimination on the basis of, and provide equal opportunity and equal access to its programs and services without regard to, race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, marital status, status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability.
Inquiries regarding TCC’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Human Resources office in Bldg. 4.
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