Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
If teaching is your passion, PPSC offers two degree options for future teachers! You can pursue an Associate of Arts degree in Teacher Preparation focused on Early Childhood Education (Preschool to 3rd grade) or an Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education Teacher Preparation (Kindergarten to 6th grade). Whichever path you choose, our program helps you learn essential skills like lesson planning, communication, and addressing learning challenges. With dedicated faculty and comprehensive courses, PPSC sets you up for success in this rewarding field, whether you plan to transfer or pursue advanced degrees.
The Associate of Arts Early Childhood Teacher Education Preparation option is the result of a Statewide articulation agreement between the Colorado Community College System and the four-year colleges and universities.
Elementary Education Teacher Preparation allows students to complete a transferable associate of arts degree preparing them for transfer to a four-year college or university in Colorado where they can complete their bachelor’s degree and teaching credential in two additional years.
The Degree with Designation is designed for transfer to another college or university as a step toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information on transferring after PPSC, visit our transfer webpage or meet with your advisor.
Voices of PPSC
PPSC laid the foundation for me to build on. It provided the appropriate level of course work that I needed in order to believe in myself.
Karen Medville
American Indian Program Manager | Class of 1985
Make a difference in the lives of young children and help meet the need for quality early childhood education in your community! Our Early Childhood Education program gives you the skills and knowledge to support kids' success in school and life.
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