Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer Degree will be able to:

1. Apply an understanding of child development theories and ethical standards to the development of a personal teaching philosophy

2. Apply an understanding of how diverse cultural beliefs and social, political, and/or historical context impact form of human expression

3. Demonstrate quantitative reasoning skills and an understanding of the scientific method, consistent with elementary level standards

4. Critically evaluate strategies and techniques for working with culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse populations, including children with special education needs