Associate of Arts in Elementary Education

Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 62-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.

The Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education addresses major topics that impact instruction, such as the historical and philosophical contexts of contemporary education, contemporary issues in education, diversity in the classroom, and the exceptional learner. Students are required to apply writing and problem-solving skills to evaluate topics covered through written assignments, discussion, and debate. Students communicate effectively in informal, formal, and quantitative contexts and are conversant with the values and terminology of the field. This degree prepares students for transition into Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program at the University of Phoenix.