The Education programs at Virginia Western provide four-year transfer options for those interested in Early Childhood Education and future teaching in K-12. This focus area also offers Career Studies Certificates for Early Childhood Development and a Specialization of Infants and Toddlers.
Fast-track programs that can be completed in 2 semesters or less
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
Associate of Science (AS) Degrees
Career Studies Certificates (CSC)
Professional Development
Program Types
AS & AA: Associate of Science and Associate of Arts: prepare students to transfer to a 4-year institution
AAS: Associate of Applied Science: prepare students to directly enter the workforce with limited transferability
Certificate & Career Studies Certificate: 1-2 year programs that prepare students to directly enter the workforce
Credentials & Career Skills: Short-term training that prepares students to directly enter the workforce with recognizable credentials and training (non-credit)