Area of Study
Teacher Education
Welcome to Morgan Community College’s Teacher Education Program! We are excited to support your journey toward becoming a transformative educator. Here, you’ll gain practical experience, innovative teaching strategies, and the support you need to inspire and lead future generations. Join us in making a difference in education and shaping the future, one classroom at a time.
Why Choose MCC for your Education Career?
Save Money
MCC is 1/3 the average cost of a university with small class sizes!
Flexible
Classes are online, evenings, or weekends with in-person, Zoom, and hybrid options.
Experienced Faculty
Program faculty are experienced and highly-qualified teachers.
Field Experience
Hands-on, in-classroom experience is built in to each certificate/degree.
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you speak with an advisor to ensure you are on the right pathway.
Interested in Education?
Education Licensure Pathway Options
K-6th Grade (Elementary Pathway)
This pathway is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree at MCC and transfer to a university to complete a BA with licensure in Elementary Teacher Education.
Students interested in majoring in education need to identify the four-year college/university to which they plan to transfer. Each individual institution requires different curriculum electives for graduation.
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7th – 12th Grade (Secondary Pathway)
This pathway is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree at MCC and transfer to a university to complete a BA with licensure in Secondary Teacher Education.
This is standard Associate of Arts degree where you will complete your general education requirements as well as introductory teaching courses. In the last 30 credits you and your advisor will discuss what university you would like to transfer to and build a pathway to transfer.
High school seniors, get your tuition paid for through the TREP Program
The Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) program creates the opportunity for qualified students in an educator career pathway at MCC to concurrently enroll in MCC courses and earn college credit at no tuition costs to them or their families, for up to two years after the 12th grade year.
Students in the TREP program will postpone their high school graduation for up to two years in order to attend MCC and complete their educator career pathway. During that time, their high school will receive funding to pay for their tuition at MCC. When they complete the program, they will receive their high-school diploma and any certificates or degrees earned at MCC.
General Requirements:
- Must be a high school senior
- By/during senior year, students must complete one course from an educator pathway at MCC
- Depending on the school district, students might be required to pay for textbooks, fees, and transportation
- Visit the TREP Program website or your high school counselor for a full list of requirements
Students & Parents: please check with your high school counselor for specific information regarding how your school district administers the TREP Program.
Paraprofessional Certificate
Level up your skills as a classroom paraprofessional! This certificate prepares you to serve in any preschool-12th grade classroom and you’ll be able to support and reinforce teacher plans for individuals and small groups. Additionally, you will have the knowledge and skills to supervise and guide student behaviors. This certification may apply towards required coursework in the Associate of Arts Elementary Education degree.
School Districts
If you are interested in building a cohort of paraprofessionals that you would like MCC faculty to train, contact us today!
I’m so thankful that MCC had a way for me to get my teaching degree. By starting the first two years here and finishing at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC), I was able to save a ton of money on tuition and travel/living costs while still fulfilling my dream of being a teacher at the middle/high school (secondary) level. I felt very prepared when I transferred to the university and was offered several scholarships because of my success at MCC.
View the catalog for courses and program requirements.
Elementary Teacher Education
Secondary Education
| Position | Median |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants (K-12 except special education) | $35,550 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | $66,690 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $63,680 |
| Position | Median |
|---|---|
| Middle School (7-8) Teacher | $64,290 |
| Middle School Teacher - Special Education | $66,600 |
| Middle School Teacher - Career & Tech | $63,860 |
| Position | Median |
|---|---|
| Secondary (9-12) School Teacher | $65,220 |
| Secondary School Teacher - Special Education | $66,620 |
| Secondary School Teacher - Career & Tech | $65,130 |
Meet the Faculty
Faculty
Taylor Schneider, M.Ed.
Taylor began teaching at Morgan Community College in Fall 2022. Before joining MCC, Taylor was a career changer who earned an alternative license to teach English Language Arts at Fort Morgan High School. Taylor became passionate about supporting rural schools, which led her to earn her Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership from Regis University. Through her role at MCC, Taylor is deeply committed to preparing future educators to make a lasting impact in their communities.