Certification and Advising
Elementary Certification (pK-6)
Candidates who seek certification to teach grades pK-6 are encouraged to consult early with the Education Department faculty regarding a choice of major. The Liberal Studies major is strongly encouraged. Regardless of the major, it is vital for prospective elementary teachers to have a solid working knowledge in the core subject areas (English, Science, Mathematics, or Social Studies) in order to implement the Standards of Learning as established by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Middle/Secondary Certification (6-12)/(pK-12)
Candidates who seek certification to teach in grades 6-12 or pK-12 will major in an arts or sciences discipline. Based upon choice of major, a candidate can obtain an endorsement to teach in the following areas:
- Art (pK-12)
- Biology (6-12)
- Chemistry (6-12)
- Computer Science (6-12)
- Driver Education (add on to an existing area of certification)
- English (6-12)
- English as a Second Language (pK-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences (6-12)
- French (pK-12)
- Health & Physical Education (pK-12)
- History and Social Sciences (6-12)
- Mathematics (6-12)
- Music, Instrumental (pK-12)
- Music, Vocal (pK-12)
- Physics (6-12)
- Spanish (pK-12)
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