Education

Wor-Wic offers associate degree and certificate programs in early childhood education and associate degree transfer programs in early childhood, elementary and secondary education.

The early childhood education associate of applied science degree program prepares students to become child care center operators, program directors or senior staff members in child care agencies or organizations. The early childhood education associate of arts in teaching transfer program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university and work toward a bachelor’s degree to teach pre-kindergarten through third grade. The certificate program prepares students to care for and provide instruction to preschool children as a senior staff member or lead teacher, or to continue their studies in the associate of applied science degree program. Together, EDU 102 and EDU 103 meet the 90 hours of approved training for senior staff members required by the child care administration of the Maryland Department of Human Resources.

The elementary and secondary education transfer programs are designed for students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university and work toward a bachelor’s degree in teacher education. The elementary education transfer program prepares students to teach first through sixth grade, including middle school. The secondary education transfer program prepares students to teach seventh through 12th grade. These programs, which are designed to meet the general education requirements established by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, meet the preliminary requirements for certification by the Maryland State Department of Education. Students should familiarize themselves with the program requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer. Students must achieve a grade point average of 2.75 or better, receive a grade of "C" or better in all required courses and pass the Praxis I examinations in reading, mathematics and writing in order to obtain an associate degree in either of the transfer programs.

For additional information about the education program, contact Dr. Colleen Dallam, Human Services Department Head.

Program Outline

Education Program Outline