912 Education Preparatory Programs

SUPERNOVA is a foundation programme designed for international students aged 17–25. It supports academic and language development and ensures progression to the first year of a degree at NOVA University, upon meeting the required criteria.

The introduction of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare requires an interdisciplinary approach, capable of integrating different viewpoints and steering these technologies toward safe, effective, and sustainable use. The Seasonal School proposes to examine the essential aspects for introducing AI into healthcare from five different perspectives.

Berkeley City College’s Elementary Teacher Education AA-T is an interdisciplinary program that meets state guidelines in order to prepare students to begin their path toward becoming elementary school teachers. According to the Employment Development Department, elementary school teachers are among the top twenty-five “occupations with the most job openings” in California, with new jobs opening annually.

As a student of the Early Childhood Education (at Progress Campus) program, your first priority will be to learn how to provide high standards of quality care to children and their families.

The Early Childhood Education (ECED) program prepares students for positions working with young children and families in a variety of early care and education settings. Graduates of an early childhood education degree are often employed as lead teachers, family home visitors, or administrators in childcare, Head Start, early childhood education and assistance programs (ECEAP), and preschool programs. Courses meet the criteria addressed in the National Association for the Education of young children (NAEYC) standards for early childhood professional preparation.

The Associate in Education - Education Paraprofessional (A.Ed.) degree offers the needed preparation in critical education content to prepare students for employment as paraeducators upon graduation. It also prepares students for future transfer to a four-year college or university. The A.Ed. coursework is equivalent to a major relating to education and meets the requirements of employers, especially public school districts. 

The Associate of Education-Early Childhood Education (A.Ed.) degree offers the needed preparation in critical education content to prepare students for employment as paraeducators upon graduation. The A.Ed. also prepares students for future transfer to a four-year college or university. The Associate of Education degree coursework is equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education and meets the requirements of employers, especially public school districts.

The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) prepares students for entry into the Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education Alaska Highway Consortium on Teacher Education (AHCOTE), the joint teacher-training program offered by Simon Fraser University and NLC. The Associate of Arts Degree (Education) comprises a range of education courses as well as other first- and second-year arts and sciences courses.

The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization authorizes teachers to provide adapted physical education services to students ranging in age from 3 through 21 years who have a developmental delay and/or any disability within the 13 eligibility categories named in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The Paraprofessional Education program prepares teaching assistants to work in K-12 schools in special education, reading, and general education classrooms. The program articulates the core requirements of the Elementary Teacher Education program while providing needed coursework to improve student learning. This degree is designed for teaching assistants and early childhood care providers.

Whether you’re looking for lecture-based classes to fulfill your general elective requirements or activity-based classes to improve your health and fitness, the Physical Education Department has classes that will fit your needs. The Physical Education Department offers fully transferable areas of study that can assist students wishing to explore careers and continued education in the fields of Physical Education, Personal Training, Exercise Science, Human Movement, Health and Wellness, Human Performance, Sports or Athletic Administration, or a related area.

George Brown's Early Childhood Education Diploma program will prepare you for a rewarding career in a rapidly evolving sector. In just two years, you'll learn to work with children from six weeks to 12 years of age in a variety of early childhood education settings.

Azusa Pacific University’s Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Credential program prepares candidates to earn a California Extensive Support Needs Education Specialist Preliminary Credential. This rigorous program includes comprehensive foundation courses emphasizing teaching and educational methods, as well as specialization courses that provide content required for the education specialist credential. 

Build a strong academic foundation, improve your English and prepare for international higher education. The program is fully taught in English, offering an international environment with students from over 10 different nationalities on campus.

The Certificate in Health Professions Education program is designed to help doctors, nurses, advanced practice providers, therapists, and a wide range of other health professionals become experts in health professions education. It is housed in the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and taught in cooperation with the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. The program is offered in online, in-person, and FlexPath formats and incorporates regular direct synchronous teaching sessions with program faculty.

The Early Childhood Education program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy through third grade. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in Early Childhood Education. The program leads to certificates in Early Childhood Education and/or an Associate of Science Degree. The EAR courses will also fulfill the required child development coursework for the state-issued Child Development Permit. Information regarding this permit and/or the Early Childhood Education Certificates are available from the Early Childhood Education Department.

The Early Childhood Education Program provides an educational and practical foundation for students interested in working with children from infancy to third grade. In addition to theoretical principles, the curriculum offers practical skills and on-site training that will prepare students for employment in Early Childhood Education. As students progress through the program, they fulfill the required coursework for the California Child Development Permit and the Early Childhood Education/Assistant Certificate (6 units), Early Childhood Education, 12 Core Units Certificate (12 units), and the Early Childhood Education Certificate (31 units).

Early Childhood Education (Consecutive Diploma/Degree) is a joint program with Ryerson University that offers many distinct advantages, including the ability to graduate with both an Early Childhood Education diploma from George Brown College and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies degree from Ryerson University.