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Elementary Education Transfer Major

Inspire Young Learners

Embrace new perspectives and make a meaningful impact on future generations. Elementary Education is your path to becoming a K-6 teacher. Ignite your passion for teaching young children with this flexible and supportive program.

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Elementary Education Transfer Major at a Glance

Degree

Associate of Arts (AA)

Length of Study

60 credits

Course Format

Face-to-Face, Online, or Hybrid

Classes Meets

Daytime, Evening, or Combination

Program Start

Fall, Spring, Summer

You can complete this program as a full-time or part-time student.

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Save Time, Save Money

35%

Lower tuition than Iowa, ISU & UNI

$29K

Less than Iowa's private colleges

2 + 2

Transfer options

What You Get

When you choose to study Elementary Education at Hawkeye, you’ll enjoy a high-quality education at an affordable cost.

The Elementary Education Transfer program helps you build a strong foundation for your teaching career. Dive into essential concepts and best practices for K-6 education while balancing program-specific courses with general education classes.

Develop and expand the knowledge and skills you’ll take into the field as a future teacher, such as:

Apply theories and principles of educational psychology to the learning process
Analyze the classroom strategies in the process of planning in the teaching field
Describe methods and models for effective teaching
Communicate effectively and think critically

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Level One Field Experiences

Start building confidence as a future teacher right away. Your courses include a blend of lecture and application.

You’ll have plenty of hands-on, experiential learning opportunities, such as level one field experiences. These real-world experiences are integral to developing the practical skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed in elementary education.

In the second year of this program, you’ll go out into the classrooms and begin active level one observations with cooperating teachers.

Teaching Portfolio

You will develop a portfolio of teaching strategies and tools. Prepare lesson plans, activity packets, teaching aides, and more.

Classroom Technology

Experience the technology of the modern-day classroom, including electronic assessment practices and interactive technology on whiteboards, iPads, and laptops.

With additional education, here are some of the careers in this field:

Elementary Teacher
Principal
School Psychologist
Curriculum Designer
Instructional Coach

Your AA in Elementary Ed is designed to transfer because you will need to complete at least a bachelor’s degree to become a teacher. We help make transferring as easy as possible.

An articulation agreement is a formal partnership between Hawkeye and another college or universitiy that helps make sure the classes you take count toward your transfer.

Hawkeye holds articulation agreements in elementary education the University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls) and Upper Iowa University (Fayette and Waterloo) .

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Succeed at Hawkeye

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Keri Wells was unsure of what she wanted to do when she graduated from high school, so she came to Hawkeye to explore her many options. She quickly discovered teaching is her true passion.

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Plan Your Transfer

Meet with your academic advisor to choose the right courses and create a transfer plan. During your first year, contact the admissions office at the college you plan to transfer to. They can provide program details and guide you on which classes you’ll need.

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