Associate of Arts in Teaching
Online, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: The AAT in Early Childhood Education readies students to transfer to a four‑year college for a bachelor's degree and Maryland teacher certification (Birth to Grade 3). Students must complete at least 45 hours of supervised field experience in a public school. Check transfer and program requirements. The college began in 1958 as Charles County Community College.
Career Outcomes: The AAT serves as a transfer pathway to licensure and classroom roles. Potential career opportunities include preschool teacher assistant, early childhood educator, paraeducator, childcare staff, progression to licensed elementary teacher (Birth–Grade 3). Related keywords: transfer degree, practicum, student teaching, classroom management.
The Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) Early Childhood Education program is designed for students preparing to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a bachelor's degree and Maryland teacher certification in Early Childhood Education Birth to Grade 3. Students should familiarize themselves with the program requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.
Students must complete at least 45 hours of supervised field experience in a public school setting as part of the degree.
