Welcome to the Teacher Education
(K-12) Department of Red Rocks Community College

Elementary (K-6) Education Students

RRCC students earn an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Elementary Education. This degree is fully transferable to any Colorado public and most private four-year colleges and universities. Click on "Degrees" on the left and choose AA-Elementary Education.

Secondary (7-12) Education Students

If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a secondary education certification program, meet with the RRCC teacher education faculty advisor to design a course of study. Electives will include RRCC education courses and courses in your area of emphasis. Click on "Degrees" on the left and choose AA-Secondary Education.

Our Teacher Education program provides:
(see online schedule for days & times)

1. Teacher Education classes that transfer to 4 year programs.
   
2. 30 hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom.
3. A solid grounding in general education including American History, American Government and Literature.
   
4. A strong foundation in math and science, one of the strengths of RRCC.

Paraeducator Program

In addition to our Teacher Education program, we have also developed a new program for paraeducator K-12 which is designed to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Legislation. Earn Highly Qualified Teacher college credits online.

Become a Tutor in One Class
Job Awaits You in any AVID School Upon Completion of Class

Night courses beging in February here at Red Rocks.
Click here to learn more...

Contact Us

For information regarding the Teacher Education or Paraeducator program, contact Sharon Lantz, Teacher Education Faculty.

Phone: 303.914.6541
Email: sharon.lantz@rrcc.edu

 

Certified teachers can take classes at RRCC and earn recertification and/or relicensure credit:

EDU 261
Teaching, Learning & Technology

EDU 234
Multicultural Education

• 3 credits
• Earn graduate credit from the Colorado School of Mines