Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, AAEE

If you are looking for a career that allows you to cultivate curiosity and inspire a love of learning in young people, you may consider earning an education degree at NPC. The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) provides you with the foundational skills to enter the teaching profession and work in classrooms up to eighth grade. The AAEE includes general education courses relevant to Arizona Department of Education (ADE) teacher certification requirements and prepares graduates to continue on to a teacher preparation Bachelor’s degree. The AAEE also prepares students to meet the requirements needed to be a paraprofessional or instructional assistant in public and private school settings. 

Program Requirements

• The Associate of Arts in Elementary Education degree requires a minimum of 60 hours of course credits with a “C” or better in all courses and a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Some courses have placement requirements or prerequisites that may result in coursework beyond 60 credits. These courses, too, require a grade of “C” or better. For information about prerequisites, see the Educator Preparation Program advisor.
• Students in this program are required to complete practicum hours in a variety of school settings.
• Prior to enrolling in EDU courses, you must provide proof of a current IVP (Identity Verified Prints) card with Level 1 clearance. If you need assistance accessing fingerprint clearance or you do not have access to a school site, contact the Educator Preparation Programs Department before registering for classes.