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Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Elementary Education

University Transfer Options

Students have two paths to a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. The Associate in Arts (AA) and will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science in Teacher Preparation degrees will transfer to all UNC System universities that have an undergraduate education major and most NC Independent Colleges and Universities, and it offers more opportunities to focus on teacher preparation and gain classroom experience. Students should consult with an advisor to determine the best pathway to the desired transfer university

Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation 

The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation (AATP) is approved for transfer to some UNC System universities and independent colleges and universities that are signatories to the NCICU Associate in Arts and Associate in Science for Teacher Preparation Uniform Articulation Agreement. The degree consists of 60 semester hours of credit (SHC) of college transfer courses. Students in this program develop a broad liberal arts foundation in writing, math, science, humanities, and social sciences.  They also complete field-specific training through a set of foundational education courses.

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below.

  • NC State University (NCSU) â€“ BS in Elementary Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Concentration
  • NC Central University (NCCU) â€“ BA in Elementary Education (K-6)
  • Eastern Carolina University (ECU) â€“ BS in Elementary Education (K-6)
  • UNC-Greensboro (UNCG) â€“ BS in Elementary Education, with K-6 Teacher Licensure

Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

View the printable Elementary Education Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

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View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

University Transfer

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