Los Rios Community College District

Programme overview

Education & Teaching is offered as associate-level study (AA and AAT) across the Los Rios Community College District colleges. The program provides foundational preparation in education and is structured to serve students aiming to enter the teaching profession or to transfer into bachelor-level teacher preparation programs.

What you'll study

The program covers core introductory education topics and general education coursework appropriate for an associate degree or transfer pathway. It is designed to build foundational knowledge relevant to classroom practice and further professional training.

Entry requirements

Entry aligns with standard community college admission policies at the Los Rios colleges that offer the program (American River College, Cosumnes River College, Folsom Lake College, Sacramento City College). Specific placement or prerequisite details are managed by the individual college.

Career prospects

Graduates commonly use the AA or AAT to transfer into a four-year teacher preparation program or to pursue education support roles; the credentials form the early academic component for those intending to become credentialed K–12 teachers after completing a bachelor’s and credential program.

Scholarships & funding angle

Students should explore institutional scholarships, financial aid, and transfer-oriented funding at their chosen Los Rios college. Funding options and eligibility are administered at the campus level and often support transfer students and those in teacher preparation pathways.