Kickstart your journey toward teaching certification with affordable courses designed to transfer to the four-year school of your choice.
What is Education?
Welcome to the Education Department at Jefferson Community and Technical College. The Educator preparation program is a pathway designed for students who wish to begin coursework at a community and technical college and then apply for transfer admission to a teacher education program at a four-year college or university. The Education courses fulfill requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. Currently, the Education Department offers online courses that consist of the following:
- EDP 202 Human Development and Learning
- EDP 203 Teaching Exceptional Learners in Regular Classrooms
- EDP 260 Motivation & Classroom Management
- EDU 201 Introduction to American Education
- EDU 204 Technology in the Classroom
- EDU 240 Elementary and Middle School Literature

Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
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Additional Information
Educator Preparation is a pathway designed for students who wish to begin coursework at a community and technical college and then apply for transfer admission to a teacher education program at a four-year college or university.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status or diploma in as little as 4 months.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.