28 Education and Teaching Associate of Arts Programs

Students who complete the Secondary Education Transfer Major, A.A. - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Arts degree and will be prepared to transfer to Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, or University of Iowa in order to continue their studies in Secondary Education and earn a four-year degree.

Liberal Studies at Santa Barbara City College is an interdisciplinary program that provides students with a foundation of knowledge in the areas of English composition, critical thinking, oral communication, physical and life sciences, arts and humanities, and social sciences. Through this program, students acquire a breadth of knowledge across multiple disciplines, explore how knowledge across disciplines can be connected, analyze and evaluate ideas using the tools of critical thinking, and demonstrate effective communication skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Complete the first two years of an elementary education degree and choose a concentration in Early Childhood or Elementary Education and transfer to a four-year degree program...

Start your Bachelor’s Degree close to home and save money. If you are seeking your four-year degree, Pine Technical and Community College’s Associate of Arts degree allows you the ability to take your first two years of general education credits and transfer to one of Minnesota State College and University system schools or several other partner colleges.

In addition to the General Objectives and the Overall A.A. Program Objectives, upon completion of these courses, the student should be able to give evidence of having acquired a reasonable knowledge of historical events in the United States.

The Associate of Arts in Theatre Arts: General offers a variety of programs of study and experiences suited to the needs of serious theatre students as well as those who wish to include theater as a part of their liberal arts education. With curricula in Acting, Design/Lighting, Costuming, and Technical Production, the program provides an intensive two-year course of study that prepares Theatre Arts majors for transfer to a four-year college or university - ready to do advanced upper-division work or to enter one of the many related professions. Students have the opportunity of working in all phases of production and performance and are encouraged to take on increasing levels of responsibility in the role of stage manager. director or other leadership positions.

We can get you started on the right path to eventually earn certification to become an elementary, middle grades, high school, special education, art, music, PE, or any other type of teacher you would like to become.

The Teacher Education A.A. program provides the first two years of study for students who plan to enter secondary education (7th through 12th grades) or a pre-K through 12th-grade content areas like health, art, or physical education.

The Associate of Arts is designed to provide students with educational opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in academic studies in a wide variety of courses transferable to most four-year colleges or universities. It will provide the flexibility to move into any major based on a broad liberal arts foundation.

Pratt Community College’s art major offers a foundation program for students who want to transfer to a four-year school in art education, studio art, or design. Small class size allows students to get personal attention from instructors with industry experience.

The Associate of Arts Degree is a 60 credit academic program in the liberal arts and sciences without a named field of study. It is the largest program at Rainy River Community College.

Life Pacific University-Virginia offers a fully accredited, Associate of Arts degree in General Studies on the campus in Christiansburg, Virginia.

The General Studies program provides students with a broad exposure to various academic disciplines during their first two years of post-secondary education. It offers students considerable latitude in curriculum choices but restricts selections to university-parallel transfer courses offered by Redlands Community College.