Education Transfer Path
Delivery Options:
In-Person, Online
Degree Type:
Certificate of General Studies
Program Length Once Accepted To Program:
4
Why Pursue an education degree
You can enjoy the benefits of small class sizes, benefit from faculty members who already are working in the local school district and stay in the area to become a teacher with partnerships we have formed with our education partnerships. In fact, you can get your associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree and student teaching experience without leaving the Great Falls area. You will thrive with the personalized attention from experienced instructors who also teach in the area. Of course, you also can transfer and move to any partner university in the Montana University System to complete your teaching degree on their campuses. You can even start the process as a dual-enrollment high school student.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Get your associates degree with coursework that will transfer to a bachelor’s program.
- Take advantage of Great Falls College’s, innovation, partnerships that will allow you to stay in the Great Falls area to complete your bachelor’s and student teaching experience.
- Learn from expert teachers – our faculty members teach at the college or in the high school district, bringing their experience from the classrooms to share with you.
- Physically transferred to a four-year university partner easily. Your courses will transfer to any school in the Montana University System.
Types of courses
Complete the Associate of Arts program requirements at Great Falls College, before transferring to a four-year university in the Montana University System to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Career Opportunities
| Job Title | Average Wage | Current Employment | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, except Special Education | MT: $45,120/yr US: $60,900/yr | MT: 520 US: 124,800 | MT: 2% US: 4% |
| Elementary School Teachers, except Special Education | MT: $49,480/yr US: $61,400/yr | MT: 4,330 US: 1,362,300 | MT: 4% US: 4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, except Special and Technical Education | MT: $48,650/yr US: $61,820/yr | MT: 3,240 US: 1,058,300 | MT: 4% US: 5% |
Eryn Frahm
Elementary Teacher
