Muskegon Community College offers a program preparing students to work in education. This degree is intended as a terminal degree for paraprofessionals and a foundation for elementary teacher preparation. Paraprofessionals and teacher assistants work in various grades and latchkey programs supporting student learning. It provides professional recognition for demonstrating educational competence and a foundation to build into a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Students planning to transfer should consult with an MCC counselor.