Academic Programs

The Elementary Education Transfer Pathway Associate of Science offers students the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Elementary Education bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven

Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.

The Associate of Science Education Transfer Pathway degree is a pre-teacher preparation program. Students take course work in education courses and have related field experiences, in addition to taking the required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and general studies courses to complete an Associate of Science degree. Focus of course work is to prepare those interested in the teaching profession to learn culturally relevant teaching and learning pedagogies. This degree allows students to transfer into a teacher education program at a university or to work as an educational paraprofessional within a school district. Students should check specific transfer agreements and requirements of study at the institution where they plan to transfer and speak with advisors within the specific programs in which they are interested.

Students will have required field experiences and are expected to document these experiences, as they are directed by faculty. A Minnesota Human Services Background Study may be required; the background study is not mandatory to start the program. Contact the program coordinator for questions or concerns about the background study.