Education Degree

Develop the skills to teach effectively, adapt confidently, and create meaningful change in diverse learning environments.

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Classroom Meets Community

Grow into the teacher you aspire to be.

As a student in Champlain’s Education major, you’ll start spending time in local classrooms in your first year. With support and expert guidance, you’ll increase your classroom involvement throughout the following semesters until you’re ready to take the lead.

Our holistic approach to teacher education will equip you to teach in a variety of settings, and you’ll choose a focus for licensure endorsement.

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Why Champlain College?

REAL CLASSROOMS, RIGHT AWAY

The Education program and Upside-Down Curriculum will put you in local classrooms your first semester at Champlain College, which is unheard of for other education programs.

LICENSED IN VERMONT AND BEYOND

Graduate with a Vermont teaching license that’s eligible for certification in other states through the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact—giving you nationwide career flexibility.

DIVERSE OPTIONS AND COMMUNITY

Our small, close-knit Vermont setting provides big opportunities to apply your skills in multiple settings, from traditional classrooms to community organizations focused on mental health, social justice, resettlement, and accessibility.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Take advantage of multiple loan forgiveness options specifically for education graduates, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program.

Success You Can See

106,500 Jobs

The projected number of job openings each year for the next decade according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

100%

of Education majors in the Class of 2024 achieved career success within six months after graduation.

Program Highlights

  • Work with real students and communities from your very first year to your last.
  • Gain experience across multiple grade levels and subject areas.
  • Service Learning courses bring you real-world experience and insight.
  • Build relationships with local schools for future job opportunities.
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Loan Forgiveness

If you complete the Education major and become a teacher in Vermont, you can receive different types of loan forgiveness and assistance, including:

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for Early Childhood Educators
  • Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program

Your Career Outlook

Where your could work:

  • Public and private schools
  • Education administration
  • Curriculum development
  • After-school programs
  • Community education centers
  • Juvenile facilities
  • Museums and cultural institutions
  • Education policy organizations

Anthropic

Through a new partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, Champlain is integrating AI literacy and innovation into the student experience. You’ll learn how to think critically, work responsibly with AI, and use it to solve real-world challenges. Gain future-proof skills across every discipline and be ready for what’s next in AI and beyond.

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