Education, AA&S

Program Description/Purpose: The education degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete their education in preparation for teacher licensure and employment as a teacher in a public or private school setting.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will identify and explain the criteria required for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
2. Students will analyze learning environments, instruction, and assessments for cultural responsiveness and inclusivity.
3. Students will analyze the influence of key events in U.S. educational history and educational court cases which have helped define and regulate the educational system.
4. Students will explain the role and fiscal responsibilities of the federal, state, and local governments in education.
5. Students will describe the special education referral process, the individuals involved, and their roles.
6. Students will demonstrate the ability to design differentiated lesson plans for learners with diverse skills and needs. 

Transfer Information: Students should consult with their advisor to ensure that they select electives that best prepare them for the specific requirements of their intended transfer university’s program of study. More information can also be found at www.laurelridge.edu/transfer.

Courses are displayed under the semester in which they are regularly offered and are recommended to be taken in this sequence to ensure timely graduation. It is possible that a course shown in a particular semester may not be offered due to low enrollment or other factors.