Notice: Fingerprint Clearance

Several EDU, CFS, EED, ECH and MAT156 & 157 courses include field experience with children, often requiring fingerprint clearance.  Education majors are strongly encouraged to obtain a plastic, Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Department of Public Safety (DPS) fingerprint clearance card as if they are school employees.  It can take several weeks to obtain, so begin the process early.  IVP cards are valid for six years.  For more information about fingerprinting, see www.cwsoa.com.

Degrees and Certificates

For Early Education Professionals

• CCL – Certificate of Completion in Early Care Specialist
• (30 credits)
• For early care professionals. Certificate credits apply toward the AAS in Early Care and Education.
• AAS – Associate in Applied Science in Early Care and Education
  • (64 credits)
    
  • For early childhood educators and child care professionals.
    
• AAS – Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Administration and Management
  
  • (63-65 credits)
    
  • For early childhood educators and child care professionals, especially childcare center / preschool directors, owners and other management-level staff.

View degree & certificate requirements at http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/progmc.php

For pre-service Early Childhood / Elementary Teachers

• AAEE – Associate in Arts Elementary Education
  
  • (60-63 credits)
    
  • For university transfer into bachelor programs leading to teacher certification in Elementary Education (1st-8th), Special Education (K-12th), & Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd).

View degree requirements at http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/progmc.php

For pre-service Junior High / High School Teachers

• AA – Associate in Arts
  
  • (60-64 credits)
    
  • For Secondary Education majors planning to teach a liberal arts area: Music, P.E., History, Social Studies, Math, English, or Foreign Language. Meet with an advisor to select appropriate courses.
    
• AAFA – Associate in Art Fine Arts – Art, Dance or Theatre
  
  • (63-64 credits)
    
  • For Secondary Education majors planning to teach Art (K-12), Dance or Theatre.
    
• AS – Associate in Science
  
  • (60-64 credits)
    
  • For Secondary Education majors planning to teach a science content area: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Meet with an advisor to select appropriate courses.
    

View degree requirements at http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/progmc.php

For Instructional Assistants / Teacher Aides

• AAEE – Associate in Arts in Elementary Education
  
  • (60-63 credits)
    
• AA – Associate in Arts
  
  • (60-64 credits)
    

View degree requirements at http://www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta/curric/progmc.php

Professional Endorsements for Certified Teachers

Go to http://www.mesacc.edu/dept/d15/edu/professional.html

NOTE: Some of our courses are available in an internet format. To see if online learning is right for you, go to http://www.mesacc.edu/mcconline/prospective.html