LVC student teacher in classroom at Northwest Elementary School

Education

As an education major, you'll benefit from our experienced faculty, who will teach you to put theory into practice using the latest methodologies and technology.

In fact, LVC's education major—which offers guaranteed field placements—is ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation and produces the top 10 percent of highest-paid graduates in the nation (College Factual).

Learn More About the Program

LVC’s Education programs are designed to meet all content requirements mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education while providing more than 200 hours of field experience before the student teaching semester. Choose to become certified in early childhood education, special education, biology, chemistry, citizenship education, English, mathematics, music education, physics, social studies, or Spanish. Need-based departmental scholarships are available.

Choose Your Pathway

Whatever direction you choose, you’ll be expertly prepared for a fulfilling career shaping the lives of young people in your community.

1st
the semester education students observe in K–12 classes
$61,620
median pay for kindergarten and elementary school teachers, 2022 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
100%
pass rate (students seeking licensure in PA)
100%
job placement in education

Student Resources

In Their Words

After I changed majors, Dr. Ann Berger-Knorr worked with me to play catch-up so I could graduate with my friends, even though I was a year behind on courses. Together, we created an outline of what classes to take and when. She never gave up on me.
Trevor Dugan ’18, Special education teacher, Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Services

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