Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway

Photo of a group of teachers looking out from a piece of playground equipment.

About the Program

Can you recall a favorite elementary teacher who made you love going to school? Many can. When a heart for students aligns with a passion for education, teachers help give students a solid foundation for learning and life.

Ridgewater’s Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway is a great way to earn your first two years of a four-year Elementary Education Bachelor’s Degree. Our long history of educational excellence, plus our new transfer partnerships with Minnesota universities, makes Ridgewater a great first step toward a rewarding career.

A course delivery blend of on-site experience and online convenience provides a perfect mix for students to succeed. Program topics include:

Introduction to education
Elementary art education
Child growth and development
Public speaking
Education technology
Psychology
Diverse children/family relations
Modern math
Composition

Program Requirements and Job Outlook

Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway AS Education Foundations Certificate

Program Distinctions

Strong industry partnerships to support in-demand careers
Low student-to-teacher ratios for engaging, personal attention
Challenging coursework to prepare students for transfer universities
Affordable tuition, education scholarships, and easy-to-transfer credits
Free, supportive, academic tutoring

Program delivery

Blended online with either Hutchinson and Willmar campuses

Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway

A Transfer Pathway degree is a great start to a bachelor’s degree. You can complete an Elementary Education Foundations Transfer Pathway AS Degree at Ridgewater and transfer it into a bachelor’s degree program with no lost credits at one of our Minnesota State partners.