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Associate of Arts in Education

Offered fully online

Designed with the Early Educator in Mind

Point Park University's fully online Associate of Arts in Education degree program is for students who have a passion for education but are currently not interested in pursuing a degree that leads to Pennsylvania state certification.

To earn an Associate of Arts degree in education online from Point Park University, the completion of 60 credits is required.

Courses & Topics

You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in the A.A. in education program. Courses include:

  • Into to the Teaching Profession
  • Children's Literature
  • Assessment & Adaptation
  • Educational Psychology
  • Family & Community Diversity
  • Technological Literacy

Career Options

With an education degree, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:

  • Child Care Worker
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Kindergarten Assistant
  • Au Pair

Meet Our Faculty

Virginia Chambers, Ed.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning

"I am passionate about teaching and learning. I look forward to teaching each and every course and getting to know my students."

Faculty Bio
Stanley Denton, Ph.D., professor

Dr. Denton has been a practitioner in the fields of multicultural education, human relations and social psychology since 1975.

Faculty Bio
Christal Edmunds, Ph.D., professor

Dr. Edmunds is committed to being a change agent for creating centered, capable and empowered future teachers.

Faculty Bio

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