Western Oklahoma State College
Associate in Arts Degree In Liberal Arts
Altus, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts (Pre‑Education) at Western Oklahoma State College prepares students to transfer into teacher education programs for Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education certification. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher. High‑school teaching aspirants should consult an advisor.
Career Outcomes: Graduates typically transfer to a four‑year college to complete a bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. Potential careers include early childhood educator, elementary teacher, special education teacher, classroom paraprofessional, instructional aide, tutor, educational support staff, plus roles in community education and youth services while finishing certification or advancing into education administration.
The Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Arts with a Pre-Education option offers a degree path for students interested in teaching at the elementary grade-school level. This flexible degree plan option prepares students to transfer to a Professional Teacher Education program at a four-year college or university where they can earn teaching certification in one of three areas: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Special Education. Students interested in teaching at the high school level should talk with an advisor to see what courses would better meet those requirements. The departmental requirements vary somewhat at different senior colleges; therefore, the student is strongly urged to consult the transfer college or university catalogue and a faculty advisor. Courses taken in these four discipline areas must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher for the course to satisfy degree requirements.
