Education Department
- Gain the practical and theoretical skills needed to excel as a professional educator in a variety of settings.
- Median annual pay for secondary and elementary teachers is more than $61,000.
- The number of teaching positions is forecast to grow 5% by 2031, about as fast as the average for all employment sectors.
BACHELOR DEGREES
Education - Mathematics, B.A.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education are eligible to take the
Indiana teacher licensing exam as math teachers in grades 5 to 12.
Education - Mathematics, B.S.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education are eligible to take the
Indiana teacher licensing exam as math teachers in grades 5 to 12.
Education - Science - Biology Concentration, B.S.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Biology Education are eligible to take the Indiana
teacher licensing exam as science teachers in grades 5 to 12.
Education - Science - Earth and Space Science Concentration, B.S.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Earth and Space Science Education are eligible
to take the Indiana teacher licensing exam as science teachers in grades 5 to 12.
Education - Science - Physics Concentration, B.S.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Physics Education are eligible to take the Indiana
teacher licensing exam as science teachers in grades 5 to 12.
Education - Science, B.S.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Science Education are eligible to take the Indiana
teacher licensing exam as science teachers in grades 5 to 12.
Education - Special Education, Mild Intervention K-12, B.S.
With a dual degree in Elementary Education K-6
Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Education and Special Education, Mild Intervention, which prepares students for careers in education. The degree prepares graduates to teach in Special Education classrooms (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-6) with dual licensure.
Students can earn a bachelor’s degree in Education and Special Education, Mild Intervention, which prepares students for careers in education. The degree prepares graduates to teach in Special Education classrooms (K-12) and Elementary Education (K-6) with dual licensure.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Education - Art Concentration, Grades K-12, A.A.
Students can earn an associate degree in Education-Art, which prepares students for
teaching art in grades K-12 and for transfer to a four-year university.
Education - Art Concentration Grades K-12, All Grade, A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Education with an Art Concentration. Graduates
are prepared for transfer to a four-year university and for careers as art teachers
in K-12 education.
Education - Biology Concentration, A.S. Transfer
Graduates of this program will have the credentials to transfer to a four-year program
in science education at another university or may choose to stay on-campus and complete
the Bachelor's degree in Science Education - Biology Concentration at the Vincennes
campus.
Education - Business Concentration, A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Education-Business Concentration, which prepares
graduates for careers in education in grades 7-12 and for transfer to a four-year
university.
Education - Chemistry Concentration, A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Chemistry Education, which prepares graduates
for transfer into a bachelor’s-degree education program.
Education - Early Childhood Education, Preschool, A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, which prepares
graduates for transfer to a four-year university and for careers in preschools and
other education settings.
Education - Elementary Education, Grades K-6, A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Elementary Education, which prepares graduates
for careers in education in grades K-6 and for continuing on towards your B.S. degree in Education at VU or transfer.
Education - English Concentration Grades 9-12, A.S. Transfer
International students may enroll in VU’s English as an Additional Language Program
in which they will focus on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing comprehension
skills in English.
Education - Family And Consumer Sciences Concentration Grades 7-12, A.S. Transfer
A degree from Vincennes University’s Family and Consumer Sciences Department will
prepare you for a successful career in a profession that assists people and communities
throughout Indiana and the world.
Education - Health Promotion/Health Education Concentration, Grades 7-12, Secondary,
A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Health Promotion/Health Education, which
prepares graduates for careers in education, health agencies, and business and for
transfer to a four-year university.
Education - Technology Concentration Grades 7-12, Secondary, Grades K-12, All Grade,
A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Education-Technology Concentration, which
prepares graduates for careers in technology education and for transfer to a four-year
university.
Education - Mathematics Concentration, A.S. Transfer
Our graduates are prepared for lifelong careers in teaching or in actuarial sciences.
Education - Physical Education Concentration Grades K-12, A.S. Transfer
Graduates are well prepared to further their education at a four-year institution
before beginning challenging and rewarding careers in teaching, kinesiology, sports
management or sports administration.
Education - Secondary, Grades 9-12, A.S.
Students can earn an associate degree in Secondary Education, which prepares graduates
for careers in education in grades 7-12 and for transfer to a four-year university.
Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration, A.A.
This program allows students to explore courses in the three areas of economics,
history, or political science or to begin a concentration in one of the three. Students
who are interested in psychology or sociology should check the Behavioral Sciences
program and its concentrations.
Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration, A.S. Transfer
This program allows students to explore courses in the three areas of economics,
history, or political science or to begin a concentration in one of the three. Students
who are interested in psychology or sociology should check the Behavioral Sciences
program and its concentrations.
Theatre Arts, A.A.
This program provides students with instruction in the theoretical, technical, and
performing aspects of educational and professional theatre. Upon completing this program,
students will be prepared for employment in theatre and to declare a specialized area
of study when pursuing a baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution.
Theatre Arts, A.S. Transfer
This program provides students with instruction in the theoretical, technical, and
performing aspects of educational and professional theatre. Upon completing this program,
students will be prepared for employment in theatre and to declare a specialized area
of study when pursuing a baccalaureate degree at a transfer institution.
Have questions?
We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal
goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Education - Certificate of Program Completion in Education, C.P.C.
This Certificate of Program Completion exposes students to a career in Education by
providing an opportunity to earn a certificate through 15 hours of coursework which
will start them on their path to becoming a teacher.
Education - Intense Interventions Certificate, C.P.C.
The Certificate of Program Completion provides students with the training required
in order to teach students in the area of Intense Interventions. Candidates must complete
a Bachelor’s Program in Special Education prior to enrolling in the Program. Students
completing this certificate program are eligible to sit for the licensing exam in
the area of Intense Interventions.
Have questions?
We are happy to chat with you to answer your questions and understand your personal
goals.
Please reach out to us at VUADMIT@VINU.EDU or call 812-888-4313 for more information.
OUR FACULTY
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