Education

Do you want to help guide today’s youth to becoming tomorrow’s leaders? Does the idea of helping children grow academically and socially appeal to you? If so, consider enrolling in the Education program. Upon completing this program, you can pursue a rewarding career as a teacher’s aide or instructional assistant. With continued education, you can become a secondary school or special education teacher, or teach in non-profit, community, or civic organizations.

This program will prepare you for a career in education with foundational education courses related to philosophies, policies, attitudes, behaviors, and instruction. Our experienced instructors will also help you develop in-depth knowledge in human development, teaching and learning theories, instructional strategies, cultural differences, and inclusive educational practices to individualize instruction for diverse learners. You will receive real-world classroom experiences to connect the theories you learn with hands-on practice. This program will also teach you about the historical and current educational influences at the local, state, federal, and global levels to educate you in professional policies and the political process.

Open the windows of young minds today. Enroll in the Education program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

Helping children become strong, healthy young adults with aspirations and dreams is what a degree in education is all about. Whether you want to be a teacher, an aide, assistant or in administration, EMCC’s Education program is a great stepping stone for your passion. Education offers a wide variety of pathways to a rewarding career. Or take your new skills in a different direction by becoming a school counselor, parent educator or even social work. EMCC offers elementary and secondary education degrees or a certificate in gifted education.