Welcome to the NCTE student portal. This webpage is designed to assist high school and college students, or re-careering adults, in finding information about the education field, as well as the teacher education and early childhood programs offered through Maricopa Community Colleges.

The Maricopa County Community College District has ten colleges throughout the greater Phoenix area that serve thousands of students. Teacher education programs are offered at all ten colleges; early childhood programs are offered at seven. All colleges partner with universities in an effort to make your journey to becoming a teacher a smooth one.

Top Five Reasons to Attend a Maricopa Community College

1. Students can begin their PreK-12 career or enhance professional skills in a multitude of specialized programs.

2. Maricopa residents taking 12 credit hours per semester receive a quality education for less than $2,000 per year vs. over $5,000 per year at a state university.

3. Students attend college close to home.

4. Students enjoy small class sizes, flexible schedules and personalized attention from qualified faculty and staff.

5. Students apply learned skills through classroom practice and field experiences at local schools.

Why should I become a teacher?

Explore reasons to pursue a teacher education degree in Arizona. Click Here for more information.

How do I become a teacher?

Learn more about what you need to do to become a teacher in Arizona. Click Here for more information.

Associate in Arts in Elementary Education Degree

The Associate in Arts in Elementary Education (AAEE) is a statewide degree for students who want to pursue a career in elementary education, early childhood education, special education or multilingual/multicultural education. The AAEE degree can be obtained at any of the colleges within the Maricopa Community College system. Click Here for more information.

Partnership Programs

Students interested in transferring to Arizona State University (ASU) after obtaining an associate’s degree at a Maricopa Community College are encouraged to participate in the Maricopa-ASU Alliance Program.

Resource Websites

Access a comprehensive list of web sites related to teacher preparation and the fields of K-12 teacher education and early childhood. Click here for more information. Click Here for more information.

Scholarships

National, state and local scholarships are offered on a regular basis, often specifically for teacher education students. NCTE will post scholarship opportunities on this page as they become available. Click Here for more information.

For comprehensive information about scholarships, grants and student loans, contact the financial aid department at your prospective college or university.

Maricopa Community College Teacher Education
Student Handbook

This handbook was designed to help students learn about the teacher education programs at Maricopa Community Colleges and better prepare them for their teacher preparation coursework and transfer to a four-year university. Click Here for more information.

10 Myths and Realities About Community College Teacher
Education Programs

As community colleges emerge as a leader in the preparation of future teachers, this pamphlet was created in an attempt to dispel any misperceptions individuals may have about the community college role in teacher education. Click Here for more information.

Newswire Online Newsletter

This bi-monthly online newsletter has been designed to bring K-12 teacher education and early childhood program students and faculty in Arizona important news, facts, dates and information pertaining to teacher preparation and the education field. Click Here for more information.