Elementary Education
Becoming an elementary school teacher is a challenging and rewarding career choice. As a teacher, you will lay a foundation in a child's knowledge base, educating each student in all academic areas, ranging from math and science to history, reading, and writing. You will also be teaching the process of learning for each student to build upon as he or she grows. In addition, your love of teaching and learning will not stop upon completion of a degree but continue to develop year after year.
Our Associate of Arts degree in elementary education is designed for you to transfer to a four-year college, providing you with a solid educational foundation and saving money during your first two years of college. Upon completion, you will be able to transfer to any Colorado college with an elementary education program. Upon further education, you can become a teacher to work in schools and even an administrator with continued experience and education.
Academic support is provided through CCD’s Excel Zone, which helps students succeed by offering a variety of learning opportunities. We are located on campus on the 4th floor of the Confluence building.
CCD Online offers fully online certificates and degrees, and individual online courses to help match your busy schedule. This program offers 100 percent of its degree either online or through a hybrid program.
Your first step is to see if online learning is right for you. Online and hybrid environments offer much more flexibility but require more self-direction and self-discipline. Certain work habits, learning styles and skills contribute to a successful online or hybrid learning experience.
Online Experience Questions?
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This program is eligible for federal financial aid.
Your first step is to connect with the Financial Aid office to discover how you can afford college. Our dedicated staff and support services help you wade through all the legal language and get you past the first hurdle to completing your educational goals.
In addition, CCD has $1,000,000 available in scholarships. Learn More!
The Associate of Arts in elementary education is a guaranteed transfer degree.
GT programs enable all college students to complete their first two years of college here at CCD and then transfer to any public college in Colorado as a junior. It is called the DWD program (Degrees with Designation). This program saves you money and time.
A Two-Year Degree from CCD Can Lead to a Four-Year Degree from:
- Adams State University
- Colorado Mesa University
- Colorado Mountain College
- Colorado State University – Pueblo
- Fort Lewis College
- Metropolitan State University of Denver
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- University of Northern Colorado
- Western State Colorado University
What Can I Do with My Major?
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects, such as math and reading to prepare them for future schooling. Rising student enrollment should increase demand for kindergarten and elementary teachers, but employment growth will vary by region. A substantial number of older teachers are expected to reach retirement age between 2016 and 2026. Their retirement will increase the need to replace workers who leave the occupation.
How Much Can I Expect to Earn?
The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education was $63,680 in May 2023.
The median annual wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education was $62,690 in May 2023.
The information provided here is by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.