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What is Teacher Education (K-12)?
You decide the career - Elementary, Middle, or High School teacher.
Get a great start here at Gateway with smaller class sizes and professors who know your name. You get the individual attention you want and deserve. At Gateway, you pay less and get more.
Teaching is not only a fulfilling career, but it also can become your lifetime passion.

Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
You will work one-on-one with your advisor on an academic plan based on where you plan to transfer to complete your bachelor's degree. You will find more information on Transfer below.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, we have you covered. GCTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Transfer Pathways
Graduates of the Education program have gone on to Northern Kentucky University, the University of Cincinnati, Thomas More University, and several other institutions. Learn more about Gateway’s Transfer Partners.
How Will I Take Classes?
The Education program courses can be completed completely online; however, classroom observation hours will need to be scheduled in-person in consultation with your faculty member beginning in EDU 201 Introduction to American Education. For more information, please reach out to the program contact with questions.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.