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Thank you for your interest in degree
opportunities with Highline's Education Department!
We offer an Associate of Arts degree
with an emphasis in Education and Associate 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 may be your choice if you are
interested in transferring to a 4 year college to become a certified
teacher. Certified teachers work the Kindergarten through 12th
grade system.
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
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starting a childcare in your home
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seeking a position as a director
or supervisor of a program
The courses in this degree are based on competencies
from the
Washington State Skill Standards.
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 that serve learners from
infancy through 21 years. There is a strong emphasis on supporting
learners who are experiencing delays, have disabilities, and/or
those who are learning English.
The courses for the AAS in Paraeducation are are
based upon the
Washington State Paraeducator Skill Standards.
Last updated:
November 03, 2008
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