Education

The Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Education - Educator Prep, is a track for students who wish to begin coursework at a community and technical college and then apply for transfer admission to a teacher education program at a four-year college or university.  

Teacher Prep students are highly encouraged to earn both the Associate in Applied Science and the Associate in Arts (AA) degree to better prepare for Teacher Education Admissions at a four-year college or university.

Work with young children and help them grow! The Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program at BCTC is designed to provide students with an understanding of the cognitive, physical, social and emotional development for working with young children. Opportunities to apply this knowledge in practical experiences are incorporated into the curriculum. Curriculum topics include, but are not limited to, developmental ages and stages, health and safety, curriculum planning, assessment, and family involvement. Employment opportunities are available in public and private preschools, early care educational settings, early intervention programs, Head Start, hospitals, campus child development centers, rehabilitation clinics and recreation.