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Education Pathway Programs

The Education Pathway focuses on career training for students interested in entering the workforce after graduation in the field of education.

While the primary focus of the programs in the Pathway is career training, the majors in the Pathway also transfer to four-year institutions for further study. In supporting our students’ desire for additional training and education, the programs in the Education Pathway have numerous articulation agreements with four-year colleges and universities throughout Maryland and out of state.

Questions? Contact us at EducationPathway@ccbcmd.edu.

Education Programs

Child Care

Child Care Providers attend to children in schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions. They perform a variety of tasks such as dressing, feeding, and overseeing play; are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the children in their care; and work as part of a team. CCBC offers four different course series options for students interested in this career track (see options below). The instruction in these scenarios includes skills for relating well to children and their parents or caregivers.
Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate

General Studies

General Studies offers maximum flexibility for students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree upon graduation from CCBC or for whom a general studies degree best meets their academic goals or career. This program is especially appealing to students who wish to design their own course of study or who have accumulated a significant number of credits from other programs or colleges. Students acquire well-rounded skills to pursue a variety of academic disciplines and careers.
Associate of Arts

Teacher Education

The degree programs in Teacher Education prepare students to enter the teaching profession. The programs have been developed to meet the specific transfer and career goals of all students, whether students are just beginning a degree, currently working in the education field, or hold a bachelor's degree and are seeking certification in the State of Maryland.


The Teacher Education Program offers the Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree that provides a guaranteed path for students seeking a seamless transfer to Maryland four-year public, independent, and most private institutions in the teacher education major.

The Teacher Education Program also offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education and the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Development. The A.A.S. degree prepares students for immediate employment in early childhood settings with opportunities to direct and work in licensed child care programs, Head Start and other early learning environments.
Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Associate of Arts in Teaching Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate

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