Skip to main content
Apply Request Info
Tuition Deposit Deadline Extended: Students interested in reserving their spot at Point Park University for Fall 2024 should pay a tuition deposit by June 1. Paying your deposit allows you to take advantage of class registration and housing options.
Pay your deposit
« Undergraduate Education
Search

Associate of Arts in Education

Offered on campus

Designed with the Early Educator in Mind

Point Park University's 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 from Point Park University in Downtown Pittsburgh, the completion of 60 credits is required.

Courses & Topics

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

  • Family and Community Diversity
  • Child: Conception to 9 years
  • Intro to Teaching Profession
  • Educational Psychology
  • Special Education and Inclusive Practices
  • Working with English Language Learners
  • Methods of Mathematics I
  • Arts and Music in Teaching

Career Options

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

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

Meet Our Faculty

Virginia Chambers, Ed.D., associate professor and chair of the Department of Teaching and Learning

"I am passionate about teaching and learning. I look forward to teaching each and every course and getting to know my students."

Faculty Bio
Stanley Denton, Ph.D., professor

Dr. Denton has been a practitioner in the fields of multicultural education, human relations and social psychology since 1975.

Faculty Bio
Christal Edmunds, Ph.D., professor

Dr. Edmunds is committed to being a change agent for creating centered, capable and empowered future teachers.

Faculty Bio

Point Park University

201 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

Ready to learn more?