Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education A.A.T.

About the Program

Pursuing an A.A.T. in Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education at Carroll will effectively set you on the path to a stable and rewarding teaching career.

Elementary school teachers work with students from 1st through 6th grade, among the most crucial years for the mental development of young children. These educators lay the groundwork for their students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and social interaction skills, which in turn impacts students’ ability to perform and succeed in life.

Studying to be an elementary education teacher is exciting, learning to impart fundamental knowledge in a broad range of academic subjects, including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.

Why Carroll for Your Elementary Education AAT Degree:

• Designed for seamless transfer into a 4-year Maryland teaching program.
• Intern in elementary classrooms in your first Education course and continue in two more courses, giving you three distinct opportunities to explore the teaching profession in the real world.
• Our faculty, who have worked as elementary teachers, administrators and special educators, offer expert one-on-one guidance as education advisors.

Advisory Boards

Our curriculum is designed and continuously reviewed by an advisory board of industry experts and business leaders, ensuring the program meets all current skill and knowledge requirements. You can visit our Advisory Boards page to see the list of Early Childhood Education Advisory Board members, as well as advisory board members for our other programs.

Earn and Learn – Tuition Assistance for Early Child Care Educators!

The Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund provides grant money from MSDE for Early Childhood Educators to be used toward degree-required books, fees, and tuition for students who meet the following requirements, among others.

Requirements:

• 45 clock hours of training/coursework in early childhood education, including 20 hours in child development
• One year approved experience working in a Maryland licensed childcare or school-age care program
• Continuous employment of at least 10 hours working in a Maryland licensed childcare or school age care program during college coursework
• Agree to service commitment of 20 hours per week in a Maryland licensed childcare or school age program after receiving higher education degree

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Curriculum

Transfers & Careers

Faculty

Carroll’s faculty are scholars, researchers and distinguished leaders, selected based on their industry experience, academic excellence and passion for teaching. They possess a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you throughout your pursuit of an Elementary Education degree.