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Associate's Degree in Teaching

Earn an associate's degree in teaching at ±«Óãtv-Salem or ±«Óãtv-Mountain View

With an associate's degree in teaching from ±«Óãtv, you will be well-prepared to fill educational support roles, such as teacher’s aide, paraprofessional or substitute teacher.

All courses for this degree are offered through convenient afternoon or evening classes at the ±«Óãtv campuses in Salem or Mountain View, MO. The degree may be finished in two years. You will graduate with enough hours to earn your substitute teaching certificate, and will be well-equipped to continue on to a bachelor's degree, if you desire.

You may choose to earn an Associate of Arts in Teaching (includes foreign language course requirement) or an Associate of Science in Teaching degree.

Want to learn more?

Visit the ±«Óãtv-Mountain View campus page or the ±«Óãtv-Salem campus page to learn more about the campus, admissions process, cost and financial aid, and more.

Mountain View Campus Information

Salem Campus Information

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The ±«Óãtv Advantage

  • Gain knowledge in key subject areas through a strong liberal arts core curriculum.
  • Learn essentials of education through four foundational education courses.
  • Complete your degree in just two years.
  • Return to ±«Óãtv to finish a bachelor's degree toward teacher certification while working (with the exception of the student teaching semester).

Faith Integration

±«Óãtv is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. Students are encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorporate their faith in their chosen career paths. ±«Óãtv's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.