Education

Welcome to the Cerritos College Education Department 

The Cerritos College Education department delivers a high-quality Liberal Studies program designed to help students prepare for entering the field of K-12 teaching. The program prepares students to explore teaching, transfer to a university and pursue the Liberal Studies Baccalaureate degree: The degree required to meet California state requirements for teaching. With thoughtful planning, education students will be able to complete the Associate in Arts Degree while concurrently satisfying the lower division transfer preparation for the Baccalaureate degree. Additionally, they will be well positioned to complete the requirements for the state-approved Multiple Subjects Credential Program and/or the Education Special Credential Program (i.e., Special Education Credential).

Additionally, the Education Department offers the first of its kind community college Special Education Certificate and AA degree tailored to those working with special education students or those who would like to explore special education teaching as a career. This degree is designed to provide a transfer pathway to CSULB’s ITEP Preliminary Special Education Credential Program. 

 

Degrees and Certificates Offered Include:

  • AA Degree in Education (in development)
  • AA Degree in Special Education (in development)
  • AAT Degree in Elementary Education
  • Special Education Certificate (in development)

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