Education Degree

The education program at River Parishes Community College prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer education degrees.

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River Parishes Community College

925 West Edenborne Parkway, Gonzales, LA

About

River Parishes Community College, located in Sorrento, Louisiana, was founded in 1997 through the approval of a measure passed in State Senate. The school was established in recognition of the lack of a community college system, and the few such schools operating in the state, though it was among the most populous in the Union. The school, along with six others, forms the Louisiana Community and Technical College System which is responsible for the operation and funding of two year institutions throughout the state.

Academics

River Parishes Community College offers students a variety of programs that allows them to choose the path that best suits their goals. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, followed by applying for transfer to four year institutions in order to continue their studies and earn their degree. Career training programs provide individuals with an education in an industry or field with the intention of seeking long term employment upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Education
• Liberal Arts
• Welding
• Licensed Practical Nurse

Admissions and Financial Aid

River Parishes Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in enrolling to do so by submitting an application and paying associated fees. Students should provide transcripts and standardized test scores if available, and may be required to take a placement exam. Students are also asked to participate in orientation and to meet with a counselor prior to registration. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and is offered in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. River Parishes Community College offers an associate's degree program in education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).