"I love the small community feeling and small classes because you do have that one-on-one with the teachers because they care a lot."
Make a difference in students’ lives in the way that a favorite teacher made a difference in yours. At Castleton University, you’ll receive significant opportunities for mentorship and student teaching experience. You’ll study and learn within our close-knit community of passionate educators. You’ll also have the flexibility to specialize in what interests you most as you prepare to obtain your teaching license. And if you’re looking to advance your current career in education, Castleton also offers four leading-edge master’s degrees in education.
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There are myriad opportunities available to graduates with a bachelor’s degree in education from Castleton. Many of our alumni continue to teach in local Vermont schools at all levels and some out-of-state students return to their home states to become teachers. Castleton's Education Department also prepares our students to obtain advanced degrees in the field. After graduation, some students attend graduate school for master’s degrees in education while others pursue graduate degrees in counseling.
Did you know that 84 percent of the class of 2019 found employment or pursued further study within six months of graduation?
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You can pursue a wide range of subjects and specializations in education at Castleton. What do all education majors have in common? Access to exciting, cutting-edge course topics and extensive student teaching in real classrooms. Visit the academic catalog for up-to-date information on courses and degree requirements.
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You will work with passionate mentors who truly care about preparing you for a fulfilling career in education. Castleton’s relationship-based education model ensures you’ll receive one-on-one attention from our accomplished faculty.
Castleton provides excellent preparation to education majors seeking to obtain a teaching license in Vermont. You will work one-on-one with your advisors and professors to get ready to ace the Core Academic Skills Test for Educators and the Praxis Subject Assessment test required by the State of Vermont.
With low annual costs and 80 percent of students receiving scholarships, a Castleton education degree is within reach. We’ll help you find your personal cost to attend and discover what types of financial aid you may be eligible for.