If you love learning and want to help students discover their potential, the Education Field of Interest is for you. With so many Education certificates and degrees to choose from at Maricopa Community Colleges, you’re sure to discover one that excites you.
Specialize in early childhood education, K-12 education, multicultural education, eLearning design, and more. While studying education can prepare you to be a classroom instructor at virtually any academic level, becoming a teacher isn’t your only career option. You can also learn to design instructional media and materials, work as a school administrator, become a librarian, or provide needed training for workers re-entering the workforce. No matter which path you choose, a background in education can prepare you for a rewarding—and meaningful—career.
If you are ready to find the Education program that is right for you, select the option below that meets your current goals.
Programs in this Field of Interest
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Early Childhood Education | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Foundations of Early Childhood Education | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Instructional Assistance | Pathway Map |
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts - Elementary Education | AAEE | Associate in Arts, Elementary Education | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Early Childhood Education | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Educational Studies Early Childhood | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Arts | AA | Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Secondary Education | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Science | AS | Associate in Science, Emphasis in Secondary Education | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Early Childhood Education | Pathway Map |
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Instructional Assistance | Pathway Map |
Bachelor's Degree
Our newly accredited bachelor’s degree programs offer the value and convenience of a community college with the quality of a 4-year program–setting you up for more savings and greater success. With tuition rates at one-third the cost of a traditional university, MCC offers you an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | BA | Early Childhood Education - Dual Language | Pathway Map |
Other Options
Did you not find a program offered at MCC that meets your needs in this field of interest? View the Education programs offered at all of the Maricopa Community Colleges.