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6 Associate of Arts Programs in Elementary Education 2024

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      Associate of Arts Programs in Elementary Education

      An Associate of Arts can grant many of the same opportunities as directly entering a Bachelor’s program. The two years’ worth of courses in this degree may be transferred to another school for a four-year degree, or they can stand alone for a quicker entry into the industry.

      What is an Associate of Arts in Elementary Education? Often designed as a preliminary program to transfer into a Bachelor’s degree, an AA in Elementary Education prepares students in the subject of education theory and practice as applied to children in elementary schools. Relevant subjects covered can also include early childhood development, child care, and special needs education. This degree is suitable for some educational or child care settings, but typically is used to advance into higher degrees and thus more advanced careers.

      Pursuing an Associate of Arts in Elementary Education builds and strengthens various skills that can be applied to one’s life and career. These include communication, organization and planning, creativity, and resourcefulness.

      Full-time students can complete an Associate of Arts in as little as two years or around three years for many working students. This also means that the program’s tuition costs less overall than a full four-year degree, with specific costs varying between schools and nations.

      An Associate of Arts in Elementary Education may allow graduates to pursue a career in a number of teaching and child care positions. While many require a bachelor’s degree, some can be entered with an AA alone. A job as a teacher assistant, working alongside licensed teachers in public and private schools or after-school programs, is one option, as is a preschool teacher position at some child care centers. Some graduates work semi-independently as child care workers, sitters, or nannies caring for children and encouraging their development.

      Distance learning options are also available for associate degrees at many schools, and busy or remote students can benefit greatly from them. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.