Degree Map: Pre-Education A.A., Elementary & Secondary Education

If you are a full-time student taking 15 hours per semester and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Arts degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours). Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

This degree transfers to several universities and multiple programs within those universities. Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

This degree map is for students who plan to complete a degree in Elementary Education.  There is a separate Secondary Education degree map .

First Semester

Milestones

• Complete a background check in the School of Child Development and Education office.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Milestones

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
• Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.

Third Semester

Milestone

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
• Take the OGET.

PLEASE NOTE THAT FOURTH SEMESTER IS SPECIFIC TO THE PLAN OF STUDY AT THE RECEIVING INSTITUTION.

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed OSU (60 hours accepted in transfer)

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed and Special Education NSU (60 hours accepted in transfer)

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed and Early Childhood ORU (65 hours accepted in transfer)

Fourth Semester - Elementary Ed English as a Second Language ORU (65 hours accepted in transfer)

Milestones

• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
• Take the OGET.

Transfer Information

This degree transfers to several universities.  Work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses.  You are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and the advisors from the selected four-year institution can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.