Overview

The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) in Elementary Education degree is designed for students intending to transfer to an elementary education or teacher preparation program at an Oregon public university. The curriculum includes general education requirements along with coursework that supports preparation for future study in education and child development.

As an AAOT degree, this program provides a broad and flexible foundation for transfer. Students who transfer after completing the AAOT will have junior standing for registration and financial aid purposes at Oregon public universities; however, junior standing within a specific major is not guaranteed.

Because requirements for teacher preparation programs vary by university, students are strongly encouraged to work with an academic advisor and their intended transfer institution early. This helps ensure that course selections align with specific admission and program requirements and supports a smooth transfer process.

Refer to the tabs above for additional information about:

• Requirements – outlines all courses required for completion of the degree
• Education Plan – provides a sample term-by-term sequence of courses
• Career Info – includes information on potential occupations, employment trends, and earnings

Program Requirements

The degree requirements below outline the courses and credit categories required to complete the Elementary Education AAOT degree, including education core and general education requirements. See each section for required courses needed to complete the degree. 

For a suggested term-by-term sequence, refer to the Education Plan tab. 

Electives

Complete additional electives of applicable degree credits to meet 90 credit minimum.

• Any college-level (100 level or above) transferable course.  
• Up to 12 credits of career-technical courses.
• Up to 6 credits of PE185, 15 credits of IECC (200-level), and 12 credits of Lower Division Collegiate Cooperative Education Internship may be applied as elective credits to the AST. See the Course Information section for elective credit/course eligibility. Career-technical courses do not apply to this degree.

Recommended Electives

• SOU: ECE Courses

Education Plan

This sample Education Plan illustrates one possible course sequence. Students should consult an advisor to create a personalized plan.

 General education courses (such as math, writing, health, etc.) can be taken during any term, or before starting the program.

Career Information

Explore potential careers related to this program, including typical job roles, employment trends, and projected growth. This information can help you better understand how your education may align with future career opportunities.