Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer: Elementary Education
updated: 6.11.24
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer - Elementary Education
Major Transfer Map: 90 credits. Advising Guide
The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer – Elementary Education degree offers a streamlined path for CGCC students to gain credits and transfer seamlessly to any Oregon public university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. This map is beneficial for students who know they want to transfer in Elementary Education, but who may be unsure of their intended transfer destination. CGCC’s program aligns with Eastern Oregon University, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon University, University of Oregon, and the Western Oregon University. Students should work with their advisor to choose the best path for their goals, and to ensure they fulfill the requirements of this major transfer map.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking to analyze social issues necessary to support the function of public education.
- Describe culturally-responsive pedagogy and integration of social justice into a teaching philosophy.
- Identify the ethics and responsibilities necessary to obtain a professional license in the teaching field and clarify career confirmation.
Core Transfer Map Requirements – 32-34 credits | |||||||
WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 credits | |||||
MTH 211 | Foundations of Elementary Math I | 4 credits | |||||
ENG 104, ENG 105 or ENG 106 | Introduction to Literature – Fiction or Drama or Poetry | 4 credits | |||||
ART 230 or CAS 230 | Drawing I or Design Principles | 4 credits | |||||
HST 201, 202 or 203 | History of the United States 1 | 4 credits | |||||
ATH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 1 | 4 credits | |||||
| General Education Elective – Natural Sciences - Select two lab science courses (one biological and one earth science) | 8 credits | |||||
1 Satisfies Cultural Literacy outcomes for the AAOT | |||||||
Additional General Education Requirements – 30-31 credits | |||||||
WR 122Z | Composition II | 4 credits | |||||
MTH 212 | Foundations of Elementary Math II | 4 credits | |||||
MTH 213 | Foundations of Elementary Math III | 4 credits | |||||
COMM 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 credits | |||||
| General Education Elective – Arts & Letters 2 | 3-4 credits | |||||
| General Education Elective – Natural Sciences with lab 2 | 4 credits | |||||
PS 201 or PS 202 | US Government | 4 credits | |||||
PSY 201Z or PSY 202Z | Introduction to Psychology | 4 credits | |||||
HPE 295 | Health and Fitness for Life | 3 credits | |||||
2 Must satisfy AAOT outcomes | |||||||
Education Courses – 16 credits | |||||||
ED 216 | Purpose, Structure, & Function of Education in a Democracy | 3 credits | |||||
HEC 226 | Child Development | 4 credits | |||||
ED 219 | Civil Rights & Multicultural Issues in Educational Settings | 3 credits | |||||
ECE 234 | Inclusion of Children with Special Needs | 3 credits | |||||
ED 293 | Elementary Educator Practicum | 1 credit | |||||
ED 294 | Education Practicum Seminar | 2 credits | |||||
Electives – 9-12 credits to fulfill 90 credits total | |||||||
ED 101 | Teachers Make a Difference: Exploring the K-5 Classroom | 1 credit | |||||
| FYE 100 | College Planning and Survival Skills | 4 credits | |||||
Recommended Electives by University | |||||||
4-Year Licensure Programs | Other Degree Programs | ||||||
SOU – 4-year Licensure & Non-Licensure | WOU-4 Yr. Licensure | EOU-4 Yr. Licensure | OSU Cascades- 4 Yr. Licensure | OSU-Teaching Undergraduate Major (Clinically Based Elementary) Licensure | UO- 4 Yr. Non-licensure (to obtain a teaching license, students must apply to a graduate degree and licensure program) | ||
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Credit Total | 90 credits | ||||||
Course Map
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ED 101 Teachers Make a Difference: Exploring the K-5 Classroom | 1 credits |
| HEC 226 Child Development | 4 credits |
| HPE 295 Health & Fitness for Life | 3 credits |
| WR 121 or WR 121Z Composition I | 4 credit |
| FYE 100 College Planning and Survival Skills | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECE 234 Inclusion of Children with Special Needs | 3 credits |
| ATH 103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 4 credits |
| WR 122Z Composition II | 4 credits |
| ART 230 Drawing I | 3 credits |
| Total | 14 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ED 219 Civil Rights & Multicultural Issues in Educational Settings | 3 credits |
| HST 201, 202 or 203 History of the United States | 4 credits |
| PSY 201Z or 202Z Introduction to Psychology | 4 credits |
| General Education Electives - Arts & Letters | 4 credits |
| Total | 15 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ED 216 Purposes, Structure & Function of Education in a Democracy | 3 credits |
| MTH 211 Foundation of Elementary Math I | 4 credits |
| ENG 104Z, 105Z or 106Z Introduction to Fiction, Drama or Poetry | 4 credits |
| BI 101 Biology | 4 credit |
| Total | 15 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| MTH 212 Foundation of Elementary Math II | 4 credits |
| COMM 111Z Public Speaking | 4 credits |
| PS 201 or 202 US Government | 4 credits |
| General Education Elective - Earth Science (with lab) | 4 credits |
| Total | 16 credits |
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ED 293 Practicum | 1 credits |
| ED 294 Practicum Seminar | 2 credits |
| MTH 213 Foundation of Elementary Math III | 4 credits |
| General Education Elective - Natural Science (with lab) | 4 credit |
| Electives | 3 credits |
| Total | 14 credits |