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Teacher licensure candidates seeking licensure to teach grades 6-12 or PreK-12 will

need a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in their major (teaching endorsement

area) listed below:

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Biology 6-12

English 6-12

Business 6-12

History & Social Services 6-12

Chemistry 6-12

Music‒Vocal/Choral PreK-12

Mathematics 6-12

Music‒Instrumental PreK-12

Health & Physical Education PreK-12

Art PreK-12

Theater PreK-12

First Year

Second Year

PSY 1013 (Fall)

3 SH EDU 2013 (Fall)

3 SH

EDU 2003 (Spring)

3 SH EDU 3801 (Fall)

1 SH

EDU 2212 (Spring)

2 SH

EDU 3133 (Spring)

3 SH

Teacher licensure candidates may only take the remaining classes if they have been

ADMITTED to the Teacher Education Program

Third Year

Fourth Year

EDU 3901 (Fall)

1 SH EDU 3043 (Fall)

3 SH

EDU 3253 (Spring)

3 SH EDU 4101 (Fall)

1 SH

EDU 4608 (Spring)

12 SH

EDU 4708 (Spring)

12 SH

EDU 4341 (Spring)

1 SH

COURSES OF INSTRUCTION

Professional Education

EDU 0111 Mathematics Skills for Teachers

This non-credit elective course is designed to give students the opportunity to improve

understandings of mathematical concepts needed for success in the Teacher Education

Program. Students may take the course if they fail to achieve the minimum score in

Praxis

Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics,

an entry-level assessment of basic skills

required by the Virginia Board of Education of all students entering an approved teacher

education program (8VAC20-542-40). Grading is Pass/Fail. (Upon Demand)

EDU 2003 Human Growth & Development for Educators

This course includes a study of human growth and development birth through adolescence.

The course focuses on skills that contribute to an understanding of the physical, social,

emotional, and intellectual development of children and the ability to use this understanding

in guiding learning experiences. The interactions of children with individual differences

are incorporated. Includes a 15-hour early field experience. Prerequisites: Background

check requirements must be completed prior to enrolling in any EDU course requiring field

experience hours. Membership in the Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA) is

required. PSY 1013 with a grade of C (2.00) or better. (Fall and Spring)