Program Overview
Learn By Doing: Community-Based Field Placements in Diverse Settings
Throughout our program, you will link theory with practice by participating in at least four community-based experiences with our partner schools.
Professional coursework and service-learning begins in your first year. In your second and third year, courses connect with field experiences where you observe teachers, learn best practices, and plan literacy, math and inquiry experiences for science and social studies. These experiences culminate in a full-semester teaching internship during your senior year.
Student Success Spotlight: Sarah Sarrouf '24
“Being an educator is a way to do my part in creating a more just society. I applied to UVM because CESS prides itself on an equity-based approach, using education to disrupt oppressive cycles and provide meaningful experiences for students."
Creating a More Just Society
Commitment to Your Success
Your success is our highest priority. Throughout your time with us, you'll enjoy ongoing mentoring and support your advisor, award-winning faculty, and our student services team. You will also develop close and enduring connections with classmates in your cohort and mentor teachers in the field.
Meet our Faculty
National Accreditation and Licensure Reciprocity
Our graduates enjoy find career success in Vermont and around the country. UVM's nationally accredited teacher education programs enjoy reciprocity with many other states, so you will be prepared to teach almost anywhere.
Dual Licensure, Minors and Certificate Pathways
Research Opportunities
Our nationally recognized faculty engage in research on evidence-informed practices that informs our innovative curriculum and teaching methods. Some students get involved with faculty-led research, while others pursue independent study projects.
Explore the World
“During my junior year, I studied abroad in New Zealand, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my life.” – Leggatt Kerek '24
Engage, learn and share with other cultures through study abroad opportunities in Costa Rica, France, New Zealand, Portugal (Azores Islands), and other countries around the world. UVM's Office of International Education provides a full range of resources and support to help guide you.
Funding Your Degree
Explore generous financial assistance opportunities to fund your degree:
Accelerated Master's Degree Pathways (AMPs)
Save time and money on the way to an advanced degree and higher earning potential when you enter the field. Explore Accelerated Master's Pathways to earn both your bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years.
CCV to UVM Pathway
Our partnership with the Community College of Vermont (CCV) provides a joint pathway allowing qualified CCV students to transfer to UVM with junior status in the Elementary Education Program. Learn more about this CCV to UVM Pathway.
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Degree Requirements
