Education Focus, AA

The Associate of Arts in Education program is the first step in the path toward becoming a teacher.  The curriculum encompasses a broad range of liberal arts, including literature, history, English, statistics, and the natural sciences, as the first two years toward a bachelor’s degree in education. Transfer opportunities are available to state universities throughout Ohio, where students can specialize in early childhood education (pre K-5) or middle childhood education (grades 5-9).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will:

• Demonstrate familiarity with the historical philosophical, governmental, economic, and professional contexts of the American educational system.

• Describe the relationships between schools, families, and communities in promoting students’ optimal educational outcomes and well-being.