Education Specialization in Teacher Preparation Associate of
Arts and Sciences Degree
Can you picture yourself as an elementary or middle school teacher? This degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree, acquire a teaching license, and then serve the community as an elementary or middle school teacher.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Transfer Objectives Elementary PK-6, Middle Education 6-8, and Special Education
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you plan to transfer and then serve the community as an elementary or middle school teacher.
Tuition & Fees At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
With 18 years of public school teaching experience, Mary Munsey has worked with all levels of K-12 students and proactively advises VHCC students who are preparing to teach. Munsey is also an accomplished musician. She has a vital role in our Arts Array offerings.
Mary Munsey Program Coordinator MEC 114
mmunsey@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2454
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
Receive Up to $2K Annually
Complete an Associate of Arts & Science at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants.
Guaranteed Admission to 30+ Schools!
Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory & Henry College, ETSU and more.
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