Teacher Education

DMACC's Liberal Arts Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees provide the flexibility and opportunity to get a solid start on your four-year degree in Education while earning an associate degree.

To become a teacher, a student must graduate from an accredited teacher training institution. Students attend DMACC and then transfer to a public or private college to complete a teacher education program.

*It is recommended that students complete SPC 101 and either EDU 213 or EDU 245 as part of a DMACC Learning Community Block.

Additional Information:

1. The prerequisite for EDU 218 is a 2.0 GPA, EDU 213, and instructional approval.
2. Individual DMACC transfer planning sheets are available that are tailored for Drake University, Grand View College, Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, Simpson College and Upper Iowa University.
3. Praxis, C-Base or other tests must be passed before being accepted into any teacher college in Iowa. Take this test by fall of your sophomore year.
4. Check with your transfer institution on specific requirements.

Please contact Patsy Steffen, Director-Program Development, at pesteffen@dmacc.edu or 515-965-7048 for additional information.