Liberal Studies with Specialization in Education +
Prepare for a career in K–12 education with a degree that builds classroom‑ready skills and includes earning the paraeducator certificate.
Overview
Build a strong foundation for a career in education through CCV’s degree in liberal studies with specialization in education. You’ll have the opportunity to take classes in a wide variety of subjects with foundational courses that prepare students for entry‑level education and support professional roles in K–12 settings. Combining a broad liberal arts education with core coursework in education, the program lays the groundwork for transfer to a four-year teacher education program and also includes completion of CCV’s paraeducator certificate—giving students both practical skills and a clear next step toward working as an educator.
- Outcomes
- Transfer Pathways
- Explore Careers
- Prior Learning
With a CCV degree in liberal studies with specialization in education, you’ll be prepared to:
- Pursue a career in K-12 education and apply inclusive, developmentally appropriate instructional, behavioral, and social‑emotional support practices
- Communicate clearly and confidently in writing and speaking
- Think critically across multiple disciplines and reflect on how coursework shapes personal, academic, and professional perspectives
- Transfer to a four-year program in a K-12 education field such as elementary education, secondary education, or special education
Nearly half of CCV graduates choose to continue their education beyond an associate degree. To make transferring seamless, easy, and affordable, CCV has agreements with other institutions across Vermont and throughout the region.
Students who graduate from CCV with a liberal studies with specialization in education degree can choose from multiple transfer pathways into bachelor’s degrees, including 2+2 pathways that guarantee just 60 more credits after earning an associate degree at CCV.
The Vermont Transfer Guarantee is a partnership between CCV and participating Vermont colleges and universities that provides guaranteed admission and seamless transfer.
For a full list of transfer pathways, view the transfer pathways search tool.
The Vermont State Colleges System Prior Learning Assessment options help you get credit for any college-level learning you may have gained through work and training, military or community service, or online and self-study. No matter which option you choose, you can save money and graduate sooner. Visit ccv.edu/priorlearning to learn more.
Related Programs
CCV programs are stackable, meaning they build on one another as you progress toward your goals. As you earn your degree in liberal studies with specialization in education, you can also pursue a certificate in:
- Paraeducation
