Education - Elementary/Special Education, A.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Learner Development: Design developmentally appropriate instruction.
2. Learning Differences: Analyze learner needs and adapt instruction for diverse learners.
3. Learning Environments: Create positive collaborative learning environments that encourage active participation, self-regulation, and safe technology use.
4. Content Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in content knowledge by designing engaging lessons through scaffolding.
5. Application of Content: Design learning experiences that engage learners in critical thinking and problem solving.
6. Assessment: Analyze and use assessment data to guide instruction and student growth.
7. Planning for Instruction: Plan standards-aligned, student-centered instruction that supports all learners in meeting rigorous goals.
8. Instructional Strategies: Integrate diverse instructional strategies to engage learners in critical thinking and meaningful application of knowledge.
9. Professionalism & Ethics: Model ethical practice, engage in professional learning, and reflect on practice to support professional growth.

The Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Special Education will provide students with principles, knowledge, and skills required to begin a career working with children in the public school system (grades K-8). Students will participate in field experiences to gain practical experience in a K-8 school setting. The Elementary/Special Education degree is designed to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution in Elementary, Special Education or dual Elementary/Special Education licensure pathways.

Note:  Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses to obtain an Elementary/Special Education A.A. degree.