Liberal Studies (A.A.) with Specialization in Education +

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The Liberal Studies degree with Specialization in Education prepares students interested in pursuing careers in K-12 education settings. The program provides a grounding in the liberal arts combined with foundational courses in field of Education. Students develop both the knowledge and skills required to serve in entry-level Education Support Professional roles in K-12 settings and complete foundational coursework needed to transfer to four-year bachelor’s degree Teacher Education programs. Students in this program complete the requirements of CCV’s Paraeducator Certificate. 

+ This program can be completed fully online.

Program Outcomes

Key Information for Students

Degree Program and Embedded Certificate Maps

Transfer Options:

CCV programs are designed to make transfer to a bachelor’s degree program seamless, easy, and affordable for graduates. CCV has agreements and 2+2 transfer pathways within the Vermont State College System (VSCS) and other institutions in Vermont and the region. Early planning can help you follow a clear transfer path.

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Program and General Education Requirements

Choose five EDU courses from:
EDU 1430 - Supporting Students with Diverse Abilities in K-12 Settings
EDU 2075 - Literature for Children
EDU 2145 - Social-Emotional Development in Children Ages 5-18
EDU 2360 - Perspectives on Learning
EDU 2365 - Perspectives on Development
EDU 2370 - Critical Perspectives in Education
EDU 2470 - Literacy and Math Instruction and Intervention for Paraeducators
MAT 2021 - Statistics I *
* This course meets the General Education - Mathematics (VSCS) requirement.
COM 1020 - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication *
or
COM 1030 - Intercultural Communication *
*This course meets the General Education - Communication requirement.
ENG 1310 - Introduction to Literature *
*This course meets the General Education - Research & Writing Intensive requirement.
*Choose one course from: ART 1011 , ART 1310 , ART 1231 , ART 2211 , ART 2311 , DAN 1030 , ENG 2101 , or ENG 2120 .

*Meets the General Education - Arts & Aesthetics (VSCS) requirement.

POS 1010 - Introduction to Political Science *
or
POS 1020 - American Politics & Government *
*This course meets the General Education - Social Science (VSCS) requirement.
HIS 1212 - U.S. History Since 1865 *
or
HIS 1211 - U.S. History to 1865 *
*This course meets the General Education - Humanistic Perspectives (VSCS) requirement.
BIO 1210 - Introduction to Biology *
*This course meets the General Education - Natural Science (VSCS) requirement.

Extended Liberal Arts Learning and Electives - 12 credits

Students should work with their Coordinator of Student Advising to identify courses in their degree plan that meet transfer pathway goals.

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.

Also see the General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees for requirements and course choices.

VSCS- These courses meet Vermont State College System General Education Framework.

Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Minimum Total Credits in Degree: 60

Note:

Background checks are common in education settings. Those with prior justice system involvement are encouraged to research employment exclusions that may arise depending on role, employer, and/or licensing criteria.