EducationAssociate of Arts in Teaching

Marketable Skills

Pursuing a degree in this field of study will provide marketable skills in these areas:

• Speaking – Talking to others
• Instructing – Teaching people how to do something
• Learning Strategies – Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things
• Reading Comprehension – Reading work-related information
• Active Listening – Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
• Monitoring – Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
• Social Perceptiveness – Understanding people's reactions
• Critical Thinking – Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
• Judgment and Decision Making – Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
• Writing – Writing things for co-workers or customers
• Active Learning – Figuring out how to use new ideas or things
• Coordination – Changing what is done based on other people's actions
• Complex Problem Solving – Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
• Time Management – Managing your time and the time of other people

Career Opportunities

There are a number of exciting and in-demand jobs for students to begin working as soon as they complete an ATT degree, or even start while they are still in school.

• Teacher Assistant: These professionals work in classrooms with licensed teachers helping to supervise students, provide one-on-one instruction, prepare learning materials, and complete other assigned duties.
• Preschool Teacher: Depending on the state and the responsibilities of the teacher, it may be possible to work with very young students after earning an associate degree in education. Often, these teachers work in childcare centers rather than traditional schools.
• Substitute Teacher: Substituting in classrooms gives you hands-on experience as well as guides you into what area you would like to teach.
• Private School Teacher
• Home School Teacher
• Child Care Worker: These workers range from daycare providers to babysitters to live-in nannies. There may be no or only minimal education requirements to work in one of these positions but having any degree in education gives candidates an advantage over other applicants.
• Tutor: People often become tutors because they have expertise in a subject rather than experience with teaching. Tutors who have both or have a demonstrated ability to impart information are the most in-demand.

Demand

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the job outlook for individuals with an ATT degree will grow in the following areas:

• Teacher Assistant – Jobs will grow 8% by 2026 and add 109,500 new teacher assistants to the 2016 total of 1,308,100.
• Preschool Teacher – By 2026, there will be 10% more preschool teachers than the 2016, totaling 478,500. This projects 50,100 new teachers needed to meet the demand.
• Childcare Worker – This is a huge field according to the BLS, with 1,216,600 workers in 2016. By 2026, that figure will grow by 8% and add 84,300 new workers.

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Midland College has articulation agreements with a variety of schools and programs to assist our students with transferring to a university. Our curriculum maps, located in the catalog, provide a guided path for general transfer to our top five receiving institutions; however, your Pathways Advisor can assist you with a personalized plan for your specific transfer based on university and program. It is strongly recommended and encouraged that you contact your Pathways Advisor for assistance with course selection if you plan to transfer.

When thinking about what grade level and content area you would like to teach, the options are endless, such as Math, History, Science, Government, Music, and so much more. A meeting with the Education Office will help you to choose the right courses for your field of study and pathway.

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If the student's FAFSA application is not on file with MC Financial Aid, the student needs to complete the FAFSA application, and once processed, will have access to complete the general scholarship application.

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How to Apply

1. Complete current year FAFSA or TASFA applications
2. Register for 6+ credit hours towards a degree or certification
3. Minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher each semester

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General Scholarships

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