We teach the teachers
Are you considering a career in education? Are you currently teaching and need recertification courses? CCBC Online has courses, certificates and degrees that may fit your schedule and career goals.At CCBC Online, our teacher education programs offer credentials for those interested in teaching early childhood, elementary, middle and high school students as well as those interested in childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Our experienced faculty is ready to meet you wherever you are on your teacher education journey.
These teacher education online options will give you:
- The convenience, flexibility and independence of online learning paired with valuable field experiences
- Practical and rigorous online coursework that will prepare you for the students, classrooms and administration you will have after you graduate
- The support and seamless transfer to Maryland four-year institutions
Note: Each degree has a hands-on field experience. CCBC Online students are placed and supervised in a school or childcare setting for 45-60 hours during their last semester, making the degree blended. All other courses are offered fully online.
CCBC offers these teacher education degree and certification options. All classes are a fully online format with on-site field-based experiences with on-site field-based experiences and can be completed in as little as two years.
| Program | Credential | Delivery Method | Time to Completion |
| Early Childhood Development |
Associate of Applied Science |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education | Associate of Arts in Teaching |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Elementary Education/Elementary Special Education | Associate of Arts in Teaching | Fully Online | 2 years |
| Secondary Education: | Associate of Arts in Teaching |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Teacher Education: Early Childhood Education Option | Associate of Arts |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Teacher Education: Elementary Education Option | Associate of Arts |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Teacher Education: Health Education Option | Associate of Arts |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Teacher Education: Secondary Education Option | Associate of Arts |
Fully Online | 2 years |
|
Teacher Education: Special Education Option |
Associate of Arts |
Fully Online | 2 years |
| Child Care Provider | Continuing Education Certificate | Fully Online |
12 to 20 weeks |
CCBC also offers these programs on the three main CCBC campuses. Choose the best option for you!
Teacher Education online classes
Ready to pursue or continue your career in education? Explore our online Teacher Education classes, including “Instruction of Reading” and “Methods of Secondary Teaching.”
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State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements
CCBC is authorized to offer online classes to out-of-state students.
As a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is approved to offer online learning courses and programs to students in all NC-SARA states. This agreement allows students to have a wider variety of education offerings as well as improved resolution of student complaints. Please note that, currently, California is not an NC-SARA state, but CA students attending CCBC still can receive Title IV funds.
For a list of higher education contacts to resolve complaints per state, please use the U.S. Department of Education site. Choose the state that you are in, and then search for the Higher Education contact.
As a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) is approved to offer online learning courses and programs to students in all NC-SARA states. This agreement allows students to have a wider variety of education offerings as well as improved resolution of student complaints. Please note that, currently, California is not an NC-SARA state, but CA students attending CCBC still can receive Title IV funds.
For a list of higher education contacts to resolve complaints per state, please use the U.S. Department of Education site. Choose the state that you are in, and then search for the Higher Education contact.
