--- title: Education Studies (A.A. Degree) date: 2022-04-06T12:20:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/academics/programs/education-ba/education-studies-aa" section: Pages --- [ Back to Programs](/academics/programs)# 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. [Connect With Us ](#connect) ![Female student speaking](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-10-27_001048.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=43&f=webp&c=3f76367f&v=4b2b4acd9152a0b9539a0b7936391c256aee407f5e036278869b1246da038886) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Program Overview](#toc124104) - [Faculty](#toc124114) - [Student Stories](#toc124115) ## 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.* ![Student shows professor her computer](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2023-10-27_001062_2024-07-01-171152_jtnk.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=64&h=37&c=2f732ba8&v=aac5fa760f2530de1f813a6fc08121fc2b6b8854007480ae090d776bfda260aa) ### 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.” ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Career-Outcome-Rate-2025_2026-03-27-162722_rnim.png?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&c=34612c21&v=12a6de4bbeb0d287215dcff9b1c1d85f99eddadaef33078da0d2dc67c4d280c6) **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. ### Degree requirements Students in the Education Studies (A.A.) program will need to complete 30 credit hours from the Education program. ### Courses [See the course catalog for more information](https://www.dordt.edu/academics/course-catalog). ## Noyce Scholars Program Education students can also learn to teach STEM subjects at the secondary or post-secondary level. The [Dordt Noyce Scholars Program](https://www.dordt.edu/noyce-scholars) 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. ### Ready to take the next step? [Request Info](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/request-information) [Visit](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/visit-dordt) [Apply](https://www.dordt.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-now) [ ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/people/68a815b476995b643eb.jpg?mode=crop&pos=top-center&w=30&h=30&f=webp&c=ec1f190b&v=30d5521e3aa27c9d7eb3944377807ae0ad552c4c9000c22e5c7562b01692cd1d) ### Dave Mulder Professor of EducationMore ](https://www.dordt.edu/people/david-mulder) ![]() ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) ![A smiling women talks to the people around her](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2019-10-11_002451-760x507.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=20&h=32&f=webp&c=790ae095&v=3354b75809a021454e69746607e0263b798bea199de740cb1ee61eaf643175d5) ### A Passion for Special Education Michelle Adams Michelle Adams traveled far to spread her love for special education — doing all God created her to do for children who need her most. Michelle Adams [Read More About Michelle Adams](https://www.dordt.edu/stories/michelle-adams-03) ![An old photo of a group of men in trench coats, with one digging a hole](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/groundbreaking-760x608.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=20&h=32&f=webp&c=52801ce0&v=1d281324a49af6a68a1224e3084cb913b18c413a0bfac8fdae76cd6605f3ffdb) ### Taking the Stage Emily Hageman Emily 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. Emily Hageman [Read More About Emily Hageman](https://www.dordt.edu/stories/emily-hageman) ## Connect with us Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. We'll also use this information to connect you with your admissions counselor! Loading... ## Related Programs Still looking for the right fit? 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