Title of Major: Teacher Education, A.A.
Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Code: AA.EDU.TEACH
Teacher Education and Child Care (TEACH) Institute
Purpose: The Teacher Education, A.A. degree is designed for students preparing to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a baccalaureate degree and earn Maryland state teacher certification. The program incorporates foundational coursework in teacher education, content coursework, and a field-based experience at the appropriate level of teacher certification. The degree is for students who plan to enter secondary education (7th through 12th grades) or a pre-K through 12th grade content area such as health, art, or physical education. Students may not earn both this degree and the AAT degree.
Additional Degree Requirements
To earn the degree students must complete all required coursework and the following additional requirements:
- Students must earn a C or better in all coursework required for the degree and obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better.
- Students must complete fieldwork requirements as indicated by the Teacher Education and Child Care Institute. Participation in the required fieldwork experience is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the criminal background check.
- Students may be required to meet additional admittance requirements at the chosen transfer institution.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Karen Phelan, Ed.D.
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. To ensure the best path to completion, it is essential to regularly meet with an education advisor for this degree.
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