BA in Education and Licensure

Goddard's low residency BA in Education and Licensure Program is dedicated to promoting progressive education through student-centered studies that are individualized, problem-based, inquiry-driven, and grounded in social responsibility. The low residency BA in Education and Licensure is a 120 credit program open to upper division transfer students who have already completed approximately 60 liberal arts credits and wish to extend their knowledge in the field of education to meet personal or professional goals. Students may be eligible to earn advanced standing through a combination of transfer credits and/or credits awarded for prior learning and experience through Goddard’s Assessment of Prior Learning Process.  Students just starting their undergraduate studies can begin in Goddard’s low residency BA in Individualized Studies Program, before transferring to the low residency BA in Education Program.

Students can choose between many options, including individualized studies in education, a concentration in community education, and teacher licensure. The BA in Education and Licensure Program is NASDTEC, ICC, and Vermont state approved for preparing licensure-seeking students to receive a Vermont Initial License in one or more of six separate endorsement areas. A Licensure Only Option is available for post-baccalaureate applicants. An Additional Endorsement Option is available for licensed teachers wishing to add an additional endorsement.

Goddard’s low residency BA in Education program is ideal for those who wish to gain teacher licensure or advance their studies in education but whose life demands rule out traditional college programs. Students in the low residency program engage in independent study throughout the semester, utilizing their communities and local resources, while supported by experienced faculty advisors. Intensive on-campus residencies begin each semester, offering the chance to connect with an inspiring and vibrant community of fellow-educators.