Education (A.A.) +

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:

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.