The Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) in Elementary Education starts students on their path to a four-year licensure as an elementary educator.
The AAOT in Elementary Education in Elementary Education is designed to be a streamlined path from KCC to an Oregon University other than Southern Oregon University. Students transferring to Southern Oregon University (SOU) should enroll in the Paraeducator AAS degree.
The Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) in Elementary Education starts students on their path to a four-year licensure as an elementary educator.
For more information regarding credentialing and accreditation please see the Accreditation page.
This program may provide prior learning credit and extended learning opportunities for persons previously or currently employed in related professions.
For more information see the Credit for Prior Learning page.
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AA-OT)
- Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) - Elementary Education Emphasis (catalog)
FAQ
What will I learn in this program?
All courses in the Elementary Education AAOT are important to student success. General education courses were carefully selected to cover academic content presented in the state licensing tests for elementary education (ORELA subtests 1 and 2). Courses in the education content area are essential in informing students about key concepts in the education field, and play an integral role in supporting student motivation and commitment to the field.What does a transfer degree mean?
The Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree prepares students to transfer to an Oregon university with the guarantee that the student has met all of the lower-division general education requirements for the Oregon universities.
Upon acceptance at an Oregon university, the student is given “junior status” for registration purposes.
The AAOT does not guarantee admissions into specific departments or programs and does not guarantee admission into the student’s Oregon university of choice.
Careers in Elementary Education
Average Annual Salary
- United States:
$68,000 - Oregon State:
$82,984 - Klamath Region:
$73,694
2023-2033 Employment Projection
4% GrowthEntry Level Educational Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
All data was gathered from the State of Oregon Employment Department and Bureau of Labor Statistics.