EDUCATION
You want to inspire and educate young people to help them achieve their potential. You feel called to teach and are motivated to pursue a diverse career opportunity that will help you achieve your goal.
At Harford Community College, we offer a variety of education degrees that prepare you for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor’s degree, and become certified to teach.
If becoming a teaching assistant is your ultimate goal, we offer a paraeducation degree that will help you get there. If you've already earned a bachelor’s degree and want to become a certified teacher we can help you get there as well.
Program Overview
Programs Offered:
Associate of Arts in Teaching
Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education
Secondary Education: Chemistry
Programs Offered:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate
Professional Education Courses for Maryland Certification
No. of Credits:
Associate of Arts: 60
Associate of Applied Science: 60
Associate of Arts in Teaching: 61-63
Certificate: 21
Contact:
Laura Hutton
443.412.2093
Admissions
443.412.2109
Accreditation:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Harford's small, student-centered, and flexible learning class options are the ideal learning environment for your teacher education studies.

What kind of courses can I expect to take?
Develop a strong background in education through required courses and electives like these at Harford:
Introduction to Education
Introduction to Special Education
Child Development
Educational Psychology
Child + Adolescent Psychology
Teaching Methods
What can I do when I complete this program?
With a degree in education at Harford, you can prepare for transfer to a four-year institution to complete your bachelor's degree while gaining foundational knowledge in teacher education.
Top Transfer Destinations
- University of Maryland
- Towson University
- McDaniel College
- Salisbury University
- Stevenson University
- Mt. Saint Mary's University
- Morgan State University
- Coppin State University
Potential Careers
- Elementary School Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- High School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Reading Teacher
- Pre-School Teacher
- Teaching Assistant
Use the Career Insight Tool to see what opportunities are available for you.
Who teaches this program?
At Harford, our award-winning full-time and adjunct faculty bring a wealth of industry and classroom experience to professionally mentor and guide you through your program.
How do I get started?
You've taken your first step into a larger world of possibility for yourself and your future. Now is the time! Reach out and apply, request more information, or visit our campus.