Students interested in becoming teachers typically complete an Associate's degree at a community college like De Anza (which might include some education coursework) and then transfer to a four-year university to finish their Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Education. The total time would then be the two years at De Anza plus the four years at the university, totaling six years. However, this timeline can vary depending on the student's course load, transfer credits, and summer courses.