Elementary Education

Remember that amazing fourth-grade teacher that made learning enjoyable? That could soon be you. Start here to begin transforming your passion for teaching into being an inspiring teacher.

Why choose Garrett for Elementary Education?

Garrett College Teacher Education programs are highly committed to providing pre-service teachers with the highest quality education to properly prepare them for the rigors of teaching in the 21st century. By educating teacher candidates in theory, analytical thinking, practical methods, and the latest proven methods, we strive to give candidates the necessary tools to become effective and efficient educational leaders.

NOTE: Garrett's Teacher Education programs are designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year institution. The A.A. degree program discussed here is designed for transfer to institutions outside the state of Maryland. Students planning to transfer within the state of Maryland should follow the Elementary Education/Special Education A.A.T. program. This AA program is designed for transfer to an out-of-state institution. Students wishing to transfer to a Maryland institution should follow the Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education AAT program.

Teacher Education Degrees

Garrett College awards an Associate in Arts degree to graduates of the Teacher Education Elementary Education concentration.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate competency in written and oral communication appropriate to their teacher education focus.
Students will demonstrate the ability to research, analyze, and evaluate learning theories, strategies, and technology relevant to classroom instruction.
Students will demonstrate the ability to research and apply current instructional strategies, pedagogical trends, and best practices to curriculum development.
Students will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement various forms of assessment to monitor and manage student learning.
Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of basic concepts, terminology, and techniques appropriate to their area of study in teacher education.
Students will demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction for students of all abilities.
Students will demonstrate the ability to create lesson plans and develop instructional strategies based on state curriculum and INTASC standards.

Program Benefits

Students in the Elementary Education program get high educational value at Garrett College with the following:

Transferability of most credits in many regional four-year institutions
Broad educational foundation
Affordable start to a four-year degree

Career Goals

Garrett's Elementary Education program prepares you to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue a career in any of the following general or specialty fields:

Elementary classroom instruction
Childrens' programming
Childrens' literature