Associate of Arts in Elementary Education, AAEE

If you have a talent for teaching and you want to make a difference in the lives of youth, the Associate of Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) provides you with  the foundational skills to enter the teaching profession. 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. 

NPC 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’s advisor.
• In most general education courses, special emphasis is placed on developing written communication skills with intensive writing requirements. 
• 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 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.