For children at all ages and stages, teachers and educators are one of the most important influencers on social and intellectual development, confidence, problem-solving, and life-skills. Education helps young people become adults, and as a teacher you can have a direct hand in shaping the future of our communities.

From infancy through high school, children depend on teachers to help them learn. You could work with infants and toddlers in a preschool or daycare setting, or teach young learners fundamental skills in elementary or middle school. Or, you could specialize in a specific subject, such as chemistry or Spanish, or support students with unique learning needs as a special educator.

Get started with your education career at Chesapeake College:

  • Help very young children develop physical, social, and thinking skills that prepare them for future learning.
  • Pursue a career in elementary education, working with children in lower grades to teach basic reading, writing, math, and science, as well as the learning skills and practices that set them up for success as they continue to grow.
  • Take your passion for your favorite subject, and turn it into a career as a high school English, math, science, or languages instructor.

Why Choose Chesapeake College for Education?

Experience the real world of education from the start. You will have the opportunity for field experience with every class, to reinforce what you are learning in the classroom.

Take advantage of our transfer agreements with local 4-year colleges and universities. Seamlessly move from Chesapeake College to another University of Maryland System school to earn your bachelor’s degree.

Learn from faculty who are passionate about teaching, and who combine technology and interactive learning techniques that will provide you the skills to succeed as a teacher in today’s schools.

If you need support along the way, we can help you with resources to help pay for college, get tutoring or mentoring, or manage basic needs. Our team of compassionate staff are here to help you overcome any barriers.

CAREER OUTLOOK

Chesapeake College enjoys a strong partnership with the Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM) programs housed in the Career and Technology Division for each public-school system. The Teacher Academy is an initiative from the Maryland State Department of Education to allow high school students an opportunity to engage in courses designed toward a possible career in teaching or working with children.

The Education Department and TAM programs have an articulation agreement that will grant successful completers three college credits free-of-charge!

Go further, without going farther!

Early Childhood students have the option to continue their bachelor’s degree with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Child Development or Salisbury University for Elementary Education in the cohort programs at the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center, right here on the Chesapeake College campus.

Education & Child Care Programs

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    Early Childhood Development A.A.S. Degree

    Face-to-Face

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    Early Childhood Development Advanced Certificate

    Face-to-Face

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    Early Childhood Development Basic Certificate

    Face-to-Face

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    Early Childhood Development Letter of Recognition

    Face-to-Face

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    Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education A.A.T. Degree

    Face-to-Face

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    Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education A.A.T. Degree

    Face-to-Face

“The Associate of Arts Degrees in Education offer students an innovative pathway to complete the first two years of study toward becoming a PreK-12 teacher. These degrees also provide seamless transfers as a package to four-year institutions of higher education.”

Dr. Deanna Reinard

Professor of Education

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