Get on track to a teaching career with NOVA's Education Program
Start on your path to becoming a PK-6, middle school, or special education teacher with NOVA's education program. You'll be prepared to transfer to a four-year teacher preparation program.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
Associate Degree in Education
Seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university with NOVA's Associate of Science (AS) in Education degree. Courses are designed to satisfy some of the endorsement and professional course requirements for a Virginia Teaching license.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 60
- Locations
- Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge, Online
Education: Elementary Education Major, A.S.
Are you aiming to become a licensed elementary school teacher? Our curriculum is designed for aspiring educators seeking licensure in either PreK-3rd grade or PreK-6th grade. This program prepares you to transfer seamlessly to a four-year teacher preparation program at any college or university, and equips you to take the Praxis II: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects exam.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 60
- Locations
- Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge, Online
Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.
Our curriculum is tailored for aspiring grade 6-12 social studies teachers, providing a strong foundation to launch your teaching career. This program will streamline your transfer to a four-year teacher preparation program and includes courses that prepare you for the Virginia teaching license requirements.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 60
- Locations
- Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge, Online
Education: K-12 Special Education Adapted and General Curriculum Major, A.S.
Aspiring to make a difference in the lives of students with special needs? Our curriculum equips you for licensure in either K-12 Special Education Adapted Curriculum or General Curriculum. This program prepares you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year teacher prep program, while fulfilling core coursework required for a Virginia Special Education license.
- Length
- Two Years
- Credits
- 60
- Locations
- Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge, Online
Education: Teaching Professional Career Studies Certificate
Explore teaching as a career while gaining skills for entry-level jobs with NOVA's Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Education. NOVA's certificate program offers some professional coursework for provisionally licensed teachers in Virginia. You may receive credit for prior learning fo your work experience. By earning NOVA's education certificate, you also open the door to job opportunities as a substiture teacher or instructional assistant.
- Length
- One Year
- Credits
- 20
- Locations
- Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge, Online
Education: Emerging Educator Career Studies Certificate
The purpose of this certificate is to assist provisionally licensed teachers beginning the path to a 10-year renewable teaching license. Students will need to complete the remaining 3-4 professional courses, including Curriculum and Instruction, Assessment of Learning, and Reading Methods at a university.
- Length
- One Semester
- Credits
- 9
- Locations
- Manassas
Why Study Education at NOVA?
Qualified Education Faculty
You'll learn from NOVA faculty who have qualifications, experience, and expertise in the education field. They're also supportive, accessible, and responsive and will help you prepare to teach.
Skill-Building Education Courses
You'll take courses in NOVA's education program that will give you the knowledge, skills and competencies you need to start on your path to a bachelor's degree and a future teaching degree.
Affordable Education Programs
You'll receive an affordable education degree or certificate. You may even qualify for NOVA scholarships to offset the cost of tuition and fees.
Program Details
Pathways to Becoming a Teacher if You Attend NOVA
Students will need to complete their bachelor's degree to become a licensed teacher in Virginia. Upon completion of the AS in Social Sciences with a Specialization in Teacher Education, students can find employment as substitute teachers and instructional assistants.
- Social Science with Teacher Education Specialization Associates Degree
- Teaching Secondary Education (Grades 6/7-12)
- VCCS Career Switcher Program
Accreditations
Northern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree and certificate in education.
Credits and
Transfer Info
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning (CPL) generally refers to the process of granting college credit for learning gained in nontraditional ways, including but not limited to: certifications, AP or IB exams, military training, or life experience.
Transferring
Learn more about possible transfer opportunities associated with this program of study. Students interested in transferring should contact an advisor or counselor to further discuss their plans.