McHenry County College announces a new degree for anyone interested in becoming a special education teacher. The Special Education Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree begins this fall semester and transfers as a complete package toward completing a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University and Western Illinois University.
MCC’s Special Education Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is a two-year transfer degree that prepares students for careers in teaching special education and introduces students to the teaching professions, the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS), and the role of teachers in American public schools today.
Some unique elements of this degree require students to earn a 2.75 grade point average upon degree completion, receive approval of a specific portfolio, undergo a criminal background check, and receive a passing score on Illinois Test of Basic Skills (ITBS).
This AAT program is designed for students to earn a general special education degree at MCC and when they get to a four year university, they specify what area to specialize in. This program is ideal for traditional and returning students, as well as teacher aides and paraprofessionals who are interested in becoming special education teachers.
“I’m excited about this new opportunity for students,” said Lisha Linder, early childhood education instructor at MCC. “The big difference compared to transferring with a two-year education degree in the past is that this is a package. It’s easier for the students because they don’t have to worry about whether their classes will transfer,” she said. “Students will have done their basic skills test and background check before they get to the four-year university.”
For more information, contact Lisha Linder at (815) 459-8947.
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