Isothermal has added two new options for students who want to put their passion for learning to work!
The Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation and the Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation are the new degrees. The main goal of these two programs is to provide pathways for students wishing to obtain some type of K-12 licensure and who need to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete pre-licensure requirements.
“We look forward to starting these programs in the fall and know that each will help people in our community get ahead,” said Ava Yamouti, dean of Health and Public Services. “There’s great value in being able to complete this work toward teacher certification with a great deal of individualized attention in a high-quality environment close to home.”
As with many fields, there are different areas of focus within education. Isothermal offers a variety of education programs to fit the various needs of Rutherford and Polk counties. Please see the list of opportunities below.
Associate in Early Childhood Education BK Licensure Transfer Track
For students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university to obtain licensure in
birth-kindergarten education or elementary education, focusing on earlier grades
Associate in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure Transfer Track
For students who want to transfer to a four-year college or university but do not want to obtain a teaching license. They may want to be a preschool administrator or a childcare licensing consultant.
Associate in Early Childhood Education Career Track
For students who want to work in childcare centers or become a teacher’s assistant at the pre-kindergarten-elementary level but do not plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Associate in School Age Education
For students who want to become a teacher’s assistant for all elementary-high school age levels. Can possibly transfer to a four-year college or university if they decide to later, but the primary purpose is not for transfer.
Associate of Arts Teacher Preparation
For students who want to obtain licensure to teach elementary school through high school grades in liberal arts areas. They do not plan on working in pre-kindergarten or younger at any point and do not plan on being a teacher’s assistant. These students do need to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete pre-licensure requirements.
Associate of Science Teacher Preparation
For students who want to become obtain licensure to teach middle school-high school grades in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. They do not plan on working in elementary or younger and do not plan on being a teacher’s assistant. These students do need to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete pre-licensure requirements.
The college also plans to partner with local schools to provide field experience opportunities in the new programs.
For more information, contact Dr. Alice McCluney at [email protected] or 828-395-1444.
