Education AA

at Riverside City College

The Associate of Arts in Education, Human Development and Special Needs offers lower division coursework that provides an introduction to issues, policies, and practices of education, with an emphasis on special education. Students will build a foundation appropriate for entry into advanced study in education, including educational research, educational advocacy, public policy, and/or teacher preparation. The students also have the opportunity to participate in supervised fieldwork in K-8 settings.

This degree is designed to facilitate students transferring to the University of California, Riverside with an Associate Degree in Education, Human Development & Special Needs. With this degree, the student will be prepared to enter into the Education, Society and Human Development BA program. In this program, students are able to follow a general plan; specialize in Community Leadership, Policy, and Social Justice; or develop their own custom program of study.