Education Pathway

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Program at a Glance

AA Degree

On-Campus or Online
Course Offerings
61 Credits
Part-time Schedule Available
$96/Credit In-State
$134/Credit Out-of-State

AA Degree

The Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) Liberal Studies Education Pathway provides a strong foundation for students aspiring to teach at the elementary, middle, or high school level.

This pathway prepares students for transfer to a university or college to earn certification in Early Elementary Education (K-3), Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Level Education (5-8), Secondary Education (6-12), or Special Education.

Completing the Liberal Studies Education Pathway fulfills the General Education Transfer Block agreement between the University of Maine System (UMS) and the Maine Community College System (MCCS). This agreement ensures that students who complete the block will have fulfilled the general education requirements at all UMS and MCCS institutions, with the exception of up to eleven additional general education credits, as specified by the receiving institution.

Students and advisors should collaborate closely to select electives that align with the specific educational certification and transfer institution.

“My liberal studies degree allowed me to not only explore which field I wanted to pursue in my further education, it also gave me a good springboard at which to jump off into more detailed classes. Faculty were great when I explained that I was eventually tracking a further degree in biology.”

—KVCC Student

Program Information

Educational Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies program, the graduate is expected to:

Demonstrate effective communication by means of listening, speaking, reading and writing in varied situations.
Demonstrate mathematical skills, critical analysis, and logical thinking to solve problems and interpret quantitative information.
Demonstrate an understanding of the human life process, individual development, thinking process, and behavior.
Demonstrate comprehension and the application of research methods and scientific inquiry.
Demonstrate a knowledge of different groups and organizations in societies and respect for varied cultural values.

Transfer Information

Transfer agreements facilitate a seamless transition for Liberal Studies graduates interested in earning Bachelor’s degrees in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education.

KVCC Liberal Studies Education Pathway Transfer Agreements:

UMF Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6