The mission of the American Samoa Community College Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education is to meet the professional development needs of pre-service and in-service teachers enabling them to effectively teach in American Samoa and within the context of the global demands of the twenty-first century.

• Bachelors of Education in:
  • Elementary Education

(300 Level) General Education Outcomes

1. Analysis and Research: The teacher candidate demonstrates a high level of competency in examining and interpreting information.
2. Diversification: The teacher candidate demonstrates a high level of competency in language learning and multicultural backgrounds.
3. Technology Literacy: The teacher candidate demonstrates a high level of competency in the application of technology in learning environments.

Bachelor of Education Program Learning Outcomes:

1. PLO 1: Competence in Content and Pedagogy: The teacher has acceptable level of knowledge and skills of the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the discipline that he or she teaches and creates learning experiences that make aspects of the subject matter meaningful for students.
2. PLO 2: Competence in the Samoan Language, History, and Culture: The teacher is competent and skillful in utilizing the Samoan language, history, and culture as a responsive teaching foundation to enhance learning.
3. PLO 3: Competence in Technology: The teacher is skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning.
4. PLO 4: Competence in Student Diversity: The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.
5. PLO 5: Designs and Provides Meaningful Learning Experiences: The teacher consistently plans and implements meaningful learning experiences for students.
6. PLO 6: Competence in Assessment: The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the learner
7. PLO 7: Competence in School and Community Relationships: The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support student learning and well-being.
8. PLO 8: Competence in Professional Development: The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and other professionals in the learning community) and who actively se eks opportunities to grow professionally.

Program Requirements

• Students are required to complete a Pre-admissions application for acceptance into the B.Ed. program. All applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office at the end of the 4th week of instruction during the fall and spring semesters (2nd week of September and/or 2nd week of February).
• All students planning on entering a program of study towards a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education must maintain a grade of C or better in the Teacher Education Program Requirements and all ED 300-400 courses to complete a B. Ed Degree in Elementary Education.
• Students must complete all Pre-admission requirements before advancing into the B.Ed. Program. Admission requirements include the following courses.

Degree Requirements