Associate of Arts in Elementary Education Online Degree Information

	Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
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Degree Title:	Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
College:	University of Phoenix
Description:	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. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview of the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. This degree prepares students for transition into Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program at the University of Phoenix.

Accreditation:	Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Associate (?)
Language:	English

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.

Address:
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
University of Phoenix has a year-round schedule with classes starting each week.

Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate Business $494; Undergraduate Education $300; Undergraduate Nursing $430; Graduate Business $612; Graduate Nursing $485; Graduate Education $485; Doctoral $692. On-campus cost per credit varies per campus.

Credit-earning Options:
University of Phoenix accepts transfer credits from regionally and nationally accredited institutions of higher learning. All transferred credits may not be applicable to your chosen degree program.

Delivery Format: (?)
Participate in on-campus or online learning. While widely available, all programs may not be offered in both the online and on-campus formats.

Technical Requirements:
Minimum:1.6 GHz processor; anti-virus software; 256MB RAM; 20 GB hard drive; 56.6 kbps modem; Monitor & video card; speakers; CD ROM; printer; email; ISP; Microsoft®: Office 2003 or later; Internet Explorer® version 6.0; Flash® Player; Adobe® Reader® 6.0

Geographic Restrictions:
University of Phoenix has nearly 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. While widely available, all programs may not be available in all locations.

On-Campus Requirement:
Clinical and doctoral programs require on-campus residencies. Teacher licensure programs require student teaching.

Scholarships Offered:
University of Phoenix Enrollment Representatives can provide information that will help students research scholarships that are available.

Loans Offered:
University of Phoenix participates in many federal student aid programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, the PLUS Loan and the Pell Grant. For further details about your eligibility, please complete the "Request for Information" form.

Registration Details:
A University of Phoenix Enrollment Representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.