Elementary Education, AAEE
The AA in Elementary Education is appropriate for students who require practical and professional skills and knowledge that can lead to upper division programs in elementary education, special education, and prepares para-educators.
Program Information
The Teacher Education Department offers an Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education (AAEE). The AAEE is a common program of study across the state and has been endorsed as the best preparation for becoming either an elementary or special education teacher.
The AAEE degree is appropriate for students who require practical and professional skills and knowledge that can lead to upper-division programs in elementary and special education and also prepares paraeducators. You can find more information about the AAEE degree requirements and coursework in the CAC catalog.
After completing an AAEE degree, students may choose to continue and complete their Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) at Central Arizona College. For more information about the BSEE contact Education Advisor Elizabeth Pomeroy at Elizabeth.Pomeroy@centralaz.edu.
The AAEE is transferrable to Arizona State Universities such as ASU, NAU and the U of A. Check the AZ Transfer website to learn more about coursework needed.
Related Occupations
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.