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Associate of Arts in Education

Offered fully online

Designed with the Early Educator in Mind

Point Park University's fully online Associate of Arts in Education degree program is for students who have a passion for education but are currently not interested in pursuing a degree that leads to Pennsylvania state certification.

To earn an Associate of Arts degree in education online from Point Park University, the completion of 60 credits is required.

Courses & Topics

You will receive a well-rounded education through our core curriculum and classes in the A.A. in education program. Courses include:

  • Intro to the Teaching Profession
  • Children's Literature
  • Assessment & Adaptation
  • Educational Psychology
  • Family & Community Diversity
  • Technological Literacy

Career Options

With an education degree, you will have the option to pursue various career opportunities, such as:

  • Child Care Worker
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Kindergarten Assistant
  • Au Pair

Program Faculty

Kamryn York, Ed.D.

Kamryn York has nearly 20 years of experience teaching PK-6, leading as a teacher mentor and working as a behavioral specialist serving children with autism and their families. She primarily focuses on methods courses in the Pre K-4 certification program with a focus on math and science.

Faculty Bio
School of Education Faculty
Christal Edmunds, Ph.D.

Christal Edmunds seeks to address the whole learner through holistic, hands-on, interactive, engaging educational experiences. Edmunds’ years of classroom experience and expertise are centered in educational philosophies consistent with this approach, including the Montessori Method, the Hi...

Faculty Bio
School of Education Faculty
Ashlee Geesaman, M.Ed.

Ashlee Geesaman teaches undergraduate education courses with a focus on literacy, instructional practice and teacher development. She is committed to helping future educators connect educational theory to effective classroom practice through meaningful field experiences, reflective teaching and e...

Faculty Bio
School of Education Faculty

Learn More

For additional details and questions, contact Elliott Borawski, admissions counselor.

Point Park University
201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984
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