Elementary Education ELEE.S.AA
Associate of Arts - 64 Credit Hours
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Education
Effective as of Fall 2026
Start your journey in education at Sinclair with your associate's degree, then transfer to a four-year university to complete a bachelor’s degree. The Elementary Education degree at Sinclair offers a broad educational foundation for success.
Students completing this associate can expect to be prepared to work in the field of education with children in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.
You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication. You will also learn about various teaching theories, terminology, and best practices that will contribute to your success working in the field of education.
Questions about this program? Contact us!
Still have questions? Please contact the Education Department at 937-512-2722. Need help enrolling at Mason? Call 513-339-1212 or email us at mason@sinclair.edu.
What is the program about?
The Elementary Education program provides the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to prepare students for transfer to complete their license and enter the field of education within the state of Ohio. The program includes the academic preparation required by the Ohio Department of Education to meet Ohio State Teacher Licensure standards. Students must successfully pass a full criminal background investigation before enrolling in the final program observation course. A grade of "C" or better is required in ALL courses.
Program Outcomes
- Utilize critical thinking skills to appropriately apply pedagogical, content, and personal educational philosophy to acquire the skillset to create and sustain a productive learning environment for all students.
- Recognize and describe various assessments, outcomes, and feedback in academic settings as tools for progress monitoring and student development.
- Recognize and describe the value and importance of documenting and assessing all students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development and progress.
- Identify appropriate resources and apply strategies and approaches for developing diverse relationships with families and communities.
- Demonstrate high-quality professionalism across multiple academic and educational contexts.
Career Opportunities
This degree will serve as a degree for students to transfer to 4-year programs for teacher education in grades pre-k-12th.
Transferability
Completion of this program guarantees completion of the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM). OTM courses are guaranteed to transfer to any public institution in Ohio on a course-by-course basis or in total.Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions.
Credentials
Upon completion of this degree graduates would be eligible to apply for the Paraprofessional Licensure with the Ohio Department of Education.
Additional Information
Curriculum
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 2211 | Effective Public Speaking | 3 |
| ECE 1101 | Introductory Child Development | 3 |
| ECE 2200 | Families, Communities & Schools | 3 |
| EDU 1100 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 1105 | Individuals with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 1109 | Effective Classroom Management & Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDU 1111 | Classroom Observation K-12 Field Experience | 3 |
| ENG 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1201 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIS 1102 (United States History II) OR HIS 1112 (Western Civilization II) | 3 | |
| MAT 2415 | Mathematics for Elementary Education I | 5 |
| MAT 2435 | Mathematics for Elementary Education II | 4 |
| PSY 1100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2242 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective | 6 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Natural & Physical Sciences Elective | 7 | |
| Ohio Transfer 36: Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Any College-level Course in Catalog Elective | 3 |
Program Accreditation Information
None required
