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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.