Overview

Do you have a passion for knowledge and a desire to inspire the next generation? The teaching profession welcomes future educators who enjoy working with young people and who themselves aspire to be lifelong learners. The Education Program at Olympic College prepares students to meet the pre-teaching requirements of four-year colleges and universities in the State of Washington. By getting grounded in foundational education coursework, students gain a head start on a rewarding career that benefits future generations and society as a whole.

This field may be right for you if:

  • You are passionate about igniting learning in others
  • You value the role of education as a vehicle for social change
  • You enjoy helping children and young people maximize their potential both in the classroom and recreationally.
  • You love finding creative ways to meet the needs of all learners

Good writing skills and communication skills are essential, and students should expect to hone these skills throughout their educational careers.

Students who plan to major in education at a four-year institution should complete their Olympic College associate degree by pursuing a broad range of social science and humanities courses in addition to the required education courses.

In addition to obtaining a teaching position, a degree in Education can enable students to pursue school administration, marketing, and communication roles in the public and private sectors. Please see the Careers section of this website for more information.

More Info

If you are considering a career as an educator, connect our Welcome Center and someone from our staff will follow up with you right away. 

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Contact us

Prospective new students contact the Welcome Center for one-on-one help applying to Olympic College.

Current and returning students contact the Advising Center to connect with a Student Success Coach or your Faculty Advisor.

Academic Program

Olympic College offers education courses that meet the pre-teaching requirements of the four-year colleges and universities in Washington. Consider taking Education courses for your distribution requirements or electives while working to complete your Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA).

Students should check with their intended four- year college or university for specific undergraduate requirements that may be fulfilled via Olympic College Distribution Requirements for the Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA)

Courses to Consider

Transfer & Career Info

Faculty Advisors

Every student is assigned an advising team consisting of your Student Success Coach and Faculty Advisor. Your Faculty Advisor is determined once you decide on your specific academic program. The following professors are Faculty Advisors for History.

Academic Division

Education is part of the Social Sciences & Humanities Division (SSH). Visit the SSH Division webpage for more info, including support resources and services, and contact info for division staff and the dean. The Social Sciences & Humanities Division can assist you with: 

  • Advising
  • Connecting with faculty
  • Finding campus resources
  • Support for procedural processes such as a grade appeal or student complaint.