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Education (A.A.) +


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About the Degree
Career Information
General Education Requirements 
Program Requirements 


The Education program is a first step toward pursuing a teaching degree at a four year college, providing you with the skills needed to be successful in a licensure program. Coursework in the program will include both theoretical and practical applications to the field of education. This degree also provides the required credential for paraprofessionals in Vermont.

+This program can be completed fully online.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Education program will be able to:

  • demonstrate a variety of effective methods to promote the intellectual and social development of learners that include relevant curricular materials, activities, and learning technologies;
  • complete the Praxis I examination (or equivalent) with a passing score;
  • describe professional conduct including legal and ethical responsibilities of the K-12 educator;
  • analyze what it means to be an educator in an increasingly global community;
  • demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning; and
  • explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

The Education program is great for you if:

  • you currently work or have experience working with children and/or adolescents in groups;
  • you are interested in the development of children and/or adolescents;
  • you enjoy interpersonal communication and working with a wide variety of people;
  • you care about making a difference for children in your community;
  • you want to gain theoretical background and practical experience in the field of education; and
  • you are willing to keep up state licensing requirements and pursue continuing education classes.

Key information and advice for students in the Education program:

  • Students interested in becoming licensed elementary, middle, or high school teachers will need to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
  • Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Education are encouraged to identify transfer options early to optimize course choices.
  • Students will begin compiling their pre-professional teacher portfolio to document their learning in preparation for the licensure process at the bachelor’s degree level.
  • Before graduating from the program, students will successfully complete the Praxis I examination.
  • This degree provides the required credential for paraprofessionals in Vermont.

The Education program prepares you for careers such as:

  • Teacher in Licensed Child Care Program
  • Para-educator or Teaching Assistant
  • Elementary School Teacher (bachelor’s required)
  • Secondary School Teacher (bachelor’s required)

Job outlook for Education in the state of Vermont:

Title
Median Salary
Projected Growth (10 Yrs)
Childcare Workers $21,000 5%
Paraprofessional or Teaching Assistant $24,400 8%
Elementary School Teacher (bachelor’s) $51,000 8%
Secondary School Teacher (bachelor’s) $48,500 7%

 

Source: Vermont Department of Labor, http://www.vtlmi.info/oic.cfm

 

Transfer Options:

For more information about special transfer agreements between CCV and other colleges, visit our transfer page.

Visit www.vtcolleges.org to learn about additional bachelor degree options in Vermont.

General Education Requirements


All associate degrees include completion of general education requirements which, together with program requirements, constitute a minimum of 60 credits. In some cases program requirements also fulfill general education requirements. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

Core Competencies


Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Areas of Inquiry


Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Integrative Approaches


Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Content Area Requirements – 6 credits


  • Choose 6 credits in one content area, including ART, ANT, BIO, ENG, ENV, HIS, MAT, MUS, POS, PSY, SOC.
     
  • Praxis I Examination (or equivalent)

Note(s)


* You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

Minimum Total Credits in Degree: 61


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