Explore Academic Programs - Teaching
The Teaching program is ideal for those students wishing to become teachers in a public school setting. Students complete their first two years at CTC and continue on to a four-year institution to complete their studies. Our varied delivery methods provide an accessible and affordable pathway to success. The degree is designed for students who wish to work with students in early childhood through sixth grade.
With an associate degree, students are qualified for paraprofessional positions in most school districts.
Careers, Potential Earnings & Market Growth Rates
Teacher assistant/paraprofessional
Potential Earnings: $25,410 annually
Market Growth Rate: 6 %
Kindergarten/elementary teachers (early childhood - sixth grade)*
Potential Earnings: $55,490 annually
Market Growth Rate: 6 %
Special education teachers (early childhood - sixth grade)*
Potential Earnings: $57,910 annually
Market Growth Rate: 6 %
Degrees and Certificates
The 60 credit-hour Associate of Arts degree in teaching certification consists of 42 credit hours of "core" classes, designed to transfer to any public Texas university, and 18 hours of electives and teaching courses.
| Degrees & Certificates | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|
Associate of Arts60 credit hours, four semesters full time |
Central Campus Evening & Weekend Other U.S. locations (Elmendorf AFB, Fort Richardson, Fort Stewart, Fort Wainwright, Hunter AAF) |
