Elementary Education - Associate of Arts Degree
2-Year Associate of Arts Degree at Castlegar
Program Objectives
For students interested in teaching at the elementary level, the Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education provides two years of university transferable courses that fulfill most or all of the requirements to enter the third year of Bachelor of Education programs in Elementary Education.
Approximate Expenses
Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.
Course of Studies
The following is a suggested mix of courses to satisfy requirements for the Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Courses should be chosen only after consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor.
Note: Students interested in earning their degree at the University of Victoria may not be able to complete a full two years of course requirements because of changes in the UVIC program which came into effect September 2009. Please consult with a Selkirk College counsellor for details.
Term 1
English course: choose from
- ENGL 110-3: College Composition or
- ENGL 112-3: Introduction to Poetry and Drama (ENGL 110 is recommended)
Canadian content course: choose from
- ENGL 202-3: Canadian Literature I or
- GEOG 136-3: The Geography of British Columbia or
- HIST 104-3: Canada Before Confederation or
- HIST 203-3: A History of British Columbia
- Note: Some universities may not accept Canadian literature courses or courses that study one area or province of Canada.
Math course: choose from
Lab science* (requires a minimum two-hour lab): choose from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Geology, or Physics (3 credits) (Note: Some university Education degree programs may not accept Astronomy and/or Physical Geography as lab science credits. Please consult with a Selkirk College counsellor before choosing your courses.)
Elective credits: Three credits of 100- or 200-level Social Sciences
Term 2
English course: choose from
Canadian content course: choose from
- ENGL 203-3: Canadian Literature II or
- HIST 105-3: Contemporary Canada or
- HIST 210-3: A History of the First Nations of Canada
Math course: choose from
- MATH 101-3: Calculus II or
- MATH 181-3: Problem Solving in Foundational Mathematics
- Note: Not all universities require two math courses.
Lab science* (requires a minimum two-hour lab): choose from Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Geography, Geology, or Physics (3 credits) (Note: Some university Education degree programs may not accept Astronomy and/or Physical Geography as lab science credits. Please consult with a Selkirk College counsellor before choosing your courses.).
Elective credits: Three credits of 100- or 200-level Social Sciences
Term 3
- Two 100- or 200-level university transfer electives chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor
- Three 200-level university transfer Arts electives chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor
(Total 15 credits)
Term 4
- Two 100- or 200-level university transfer electives chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor
- Three 200-level university transfer Arts electives chosen in consultation with a Selkirk College counsellor
(Total 15 credits)
Staff
The following staff are associated with this program:
