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Education Studies (A.A. Degree)
This two-year program is a blend of theory and practice, providing opportunities to develop skills in P-12 classrooms while gaining the knowledge needed under the guidance of outstanding professors who have the experience and desire to see you become an outstanding educator.
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Program Overview
This program will help students build a foundation for a career in education-related and community-focused settings. Build practical knowledge in learning theory, human development, teaching methods, and curriculum design, all from a distinctly Christian perspective.
After completing the Education Studies (A.A. Degree), students can return to Dordt to complete their bachelor's degree in education.
What You'll Learn
The Education Studies (A.A.) degree will help you understand how people learn, grow, and develop from a Christian perspective. You’ll explore learning theory, human development, teaching methods, and curriculum design while considering how education can be used to serve others and glorify God.
What You Can Do
The Education Studies (A.A.) degree will prepare you to work in a variety of educational and community-focused settings such as youth ministries, museums, environmental education centers, interpretive centers, juvenile justice programs, social service organizations, and community education programs. It can also provide a foundation for graduate study in education-related fields.
Career Preparation
Dordt University's 2025 Career Outcome Rate was 99.7%! “I believe it is also, in part, indicative of the type of graduates we are encouraging our students to become—that is, graduates who don’t just learn for the sake of learning, but graduates who continue to learn for the sake of serving," said Dr. Ethan Brue, dean for technology and applied sciences. "Dordt is not just about training students for competence, but it is more about inviting students to embrace the goodness of work out of a deep care for the world.”
Resources
Education facilities in the Ribbens Academic Complex include:
- Three model classrooms for language arts, math, and social studies.
- Model science and computer labs.
- Classrooms with moveable furniture, allowing for multiple configurations for teaching and learning.
- A lounge area for informal learning.
- A teacher workroom furnished with technology, equipment, and supplies needed for pre-service teachers and professors.
Students in the Education Studies (A.A.) program will need to complete 30 credit hours from the Education program.
Noyce Scholars Program
Education students can also learn to teach STEM subjects at the secondary or post-secondary level. The Dordt Noyce Scholars Program has been established to encourage STEM students to consider a teaching profession.
Noyce Scholars receive $15,000 scholarships each year to support their progress toward teaching licensure in a STEM field.
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Faculty
With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed.
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Student Stories
Dordt students and alumni use their gifts to make a difference in the world. Check out their stories to see how Defender Nation lives out our mission to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life.
A Passion for Special Education
Michelle AdamsMichelle Adams traveled far to spread her love for special education — doing all God created her to do for children who need her most.
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Taking the Stage
Emily HagemanEmily Hageman ('12) is what Dordt was built for — a teacher who pushes students to excellence and won All-State in her first year of competition.
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