Strong communities need solid education as their foundation. That's why community colleges play such an important role in post-secondary education in the US. Community colleges have been around since 1901, when Joliet Junior College in Illinois was providing its earliest classes in teacher training. Since then, the community college system has grown to over 1,100 schools across the nation-and education programs are still one of their main priorities.
In addition to offering the first two years of bachelor's degree requirements, community college teacher education programs offer certificates and 2-year associate degree programs, such as the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT), Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in early childhood education and Associate of Arts (AA) in elementary education. Some certificates are specifically designed to prepare students for the national credentials and necessary skills for employment. Many community colleges have transfer agreements with 4-year colleges and universities, so no matter whether you're looking to work right away or continue on to university, community colleges give you the solid foundation you need to be a great teacher. Want to contribute to your community? Start by finding the community college with education programs that's right for you!
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Other Community Colleges with Education Programs Our database of Community Colleges has been divided for ease of use into six regions consistent with the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). In addition, the states within each region are represented by similar histories, traditions, economies, climates and geography and are therefore, likely to define the typical boundaries for your search for a post-secondary institution.
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Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University (Northern), located in Michigan's spectacular Upper Peninsula, was founded in 1899 as a teacher college. Northern is now a dynamic four-year, public, coeducational university offering 180 degree ...
