Education (A.A.)

CCV’s associate degree in Education is a pathway program designed to provide you with the first two years of a teacher preparation degree. Coursework in the program will provide you with both theoretical and practical applications to the field of education. This degree also provides the required credential for paraprofessionals in Vermont.

Program Outcomes

Successful graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate a variety of effective methods to promote the intellectual and social development of learners that include relevant curricular materials and activities;
• demonstrate proficiency with 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.

How Our Degree Works

CCV’s Education program provides you with the first two years of a teacher preparation program. Successful completion of this program results in: (a) completion of Praxis I, a first-level examination required for educators with a composite score of 526 as required by the State of Vermont (or equivalent); (b) foundational learning within a liberal arts discipline area; and (c) a starter electronic portfolio that includes documentation and artifacts of your learning based on the five Vermont Standards for Professional Educators (Learning, Professional Knowledge, Colleagueship, Advocacy, and Accountability). Our two-year degree also provides the required credential for paraprofessionals in Vermont.

Why Our Degree Works

CCV’s Education degree is specifically designed to prepare you for the rigor and demands of four-year teacher licensure programs at Vermont’s public colleges or any baccalaureate program you choose to attend. Our program is especially flexible for working adults, offering a variety of curriculum options, including many online courses.

Career & Transfer Options

CCV’s associate degree in Education is designed to make your transition to a bachelor’s degree a smooth and successful process. Over the past 5 years, more than 80% of our graduates have transferred successfully from CCV into programs for teacher licensure. Depending on the endorsement area you choose, the time needed to complete your four-year degree may vary.