Thank you for your interest in a degree from Highline's Education Department!
We offer an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Education, a DTA Associates Degree in Elementary Education, and Associates of Applied Science degrees in both Early Childhood and Paraeducation. Scroll down for more information.
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
An Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Education or a DTA Associates may be your choice if you are interested in transferring to a 4 year college to become a certified teacher. Certified teachers teach Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Many teacher certification programs have specific pre-requisites. It is important that you identify and communicate with the college/university that you are interested in so you can best meet these requirements. We encourage you to consider several options for transfer.
This degree can be developed to meet the transfer requirements of many four year colleges. If you plan to pursue an AA make an appointment to see an advisor in Highline's Education Department.
Washington State requires that students who plan to enter a teacher certification program pass the WEST-B test.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Early Childhood Education
An
AAS degree in Early Childhood Education prepares you to
work with young
children and families. This may be a good option
for you if you're interested in:
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teaching children at a childcare, preschool or Head Start program
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working with school-age children at a before or after school program
- starting a childcare in your home
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seeking a position as a director or supervisor of a program
Paraeducation
An AAS degree in Paraeducation could be your choice if you are interested in working in the K-12 system assisting certified teachers. This degree prepares you to work in schools and educational settings serving learners from three to 21 years of age. Paraeducators may work in classrooms, playgrounds, and lunchrooms. They support certified teachers in meeting the varied individual needs of students.