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Teacher Preparation Education

Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA

Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service

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Why choose teacher preparation education at PPSC?

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.

What do PPSC Teacher Preparation Education students study?

As a PPSC Teacher Preparation Education student, you'll join multidisciplinary classes designed to help you gain a deeper understanding of teaching. You’ll learn how to:
  • Plan lessons that cover various subjects 
  • Assess students to understand their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses 
  • Teach lessons to large and small classes 
  • Grade assignments to track student progress 
  • Communicate with parents about their child's progress 
  • Work with students individually to help them overcome learning challenges 
  • Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state 
  • Develop and enforce classroom rules 
  • Supervise children outside of the classroom 
  • And more!
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Is a career in teaching right for you?

Thinking about a career in education? Ask yourself these questions to see if teaching is the right path for you. If you answer "yes" to most of these, you might be ready to start your journey as a teacher: 
  • Do you want to help shape the next generation?
  • Do you love working with children and value diversity? 
  • Are you patient, kind, caring, honest, trustworthy, and dependable? 
  • Would you like a busy work schedule most of the year but have summers off? 
  • Do you enjoy working with a team? 
  • Are you good at communicating, both in writing and speaking, with strong people skills? 
  • Do you have good critical thinking skills and make good decisions? 
  • Are you good at explaining things and helping others learn something new? 
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Degrees and Certificate Options

Pikes Peak State College has two Associate of Arts Degrees with Designation in Education, designed for transfer to a 4-year program to continue your education. 

Learn more about each option and the classes you might take
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Early Childhood Education Teacher Preparation | Associate of Arts with Designation

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.

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Elementary Education Teacher Preparation | Associate of Arts with Designation

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.

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Transfer Planning

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.  

 

Teacher Preparation Education Classes You Might Take

Classes you might take will vary depending on the degree or certificate option(s) you pursue. Check the course catalog for specific classes required to reach your goals. 

Voices of PPSC

Karen Medville

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

 

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Althea Jordan 
Althea.Jordan@pikespeak.edu
(719) 502-3300
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