Earn an Elementary Teacher Education AA Degree

The ◆ Elementary Teacher Education Emphasis (AA) is offered at:

• Breckenridge: Mostly in-person
• Dillon: Mostly Virtual
• Glenwood Springs: In-person & virtual
• Leadville: In-person & virtual
• Rifle: In-person & virtual
• Steamboat Springs: In-person & virtual
• Vail Valley at Edwards: In-person & virtual

Program Learning Outcomes are what we expect each student will learn while earning a degree or certificate. Meeting these learning outcomes is how we assess our performance as a college. Our learning outcomes support both important career skills and future success as a student.

Upon completing the ◆ Elementary Teacher Education Emphasis (AA) program, CMC students will be able to:

1. Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
2. Quality Standard II: Teachers establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
3. Quality Standard III: Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
4. Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.