Education and Teacher Preparation

The Education and Teacher Preparation instructional pathway is designed for students who are interested in education and/or teaching in early childhood, elementary or special education.
Child and Adolescent Development
The Child and Adolescent Development program prepares students seeking careers in
developmental research, public policy, social work, school psychology, and other professions
to increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional
development of young children or adolescents.
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education is for you if you are interested in working with infants
and toddlers. The areas of study within this career focus on both the cognitive and
social development, which includes various activities that engage students’ abilities
to flourish.
Elementary Teacher Education
Elementary Teacher Education prepares students for teaching careers at the elementary
school level. In this program students learn the core principles and practices to
build a foundation for entry into advanced study in teacher preparation.
Education
An education degree prepares you to influence learners of all types and equips students
with analytical and research skills to inform, design and improve instructional strategies
and learning methods.
Infant and Toddler Specialization
The Infant and Toddler Specialization certificate is for students interested in working
with children from birth to age two. Students gain an understanding of how to work
with this unique population of children, learning how to create a developmentally
appropriate classroom to accommodate children’s growing independence.
Education and Teacher Preperation Engagement Center
The Education and Techer Preperation engagement center houses the CTE student success team which includes educational advisors, peer mentors, counselors, and faculty. Our Engagement Center is open and excited to welcome you!
Contact Us
Location: Technology A Building, Room 101
Email: wearecte@rcc.edu
Phone: 951-222-8624