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T.E.P. Admission Process

Join the Teacher Education Program

Admission to the Bridgewater College Teacher Education Program is the first step to becoming a teacher

Take the first steps to becoming an educator. Not only do we have a simple four step admissions process, but our faculty are always ready to provide the mentorship and guidance you need to make a difference in the lives of your future students. We equip you with the quality preparation you need to excel in the Bridgewater classroom to become a true leader in your own classroom in Virginia and beyond. 

Steps to Become an Educator

  1. First-year or first-semester transfer standing
  2. Declare a major with the registrar’s office
    1. Elementary Education (Grades PK-6)
    2. Secondary Education majors (Grades 6-12): Biology, Chemistry, English, Human Development and Family Science/Family and Consumer Science (CTE), History and Political Science, and Secondary Education: Math
    3. All Grades majors (PK-12): Health and Physical Education, Music, Spanish, Theatre, Art
  3. Complete the TEP Intent to Teach form (should be completed as soon as possible during the student’s firs year)
  1. Sophomore standing or transfer student
  2. “C” or better in all professional education coursework
  3. TEP Dispositions Self-Assessment
  4. TEP Dispositions Assessments by TEP Faculty
  5. 2.5 grade point average or better

 

  1. Junior standing
  2. Submit Student Teaching Application by November 1 of junior year
  3. 5 cumulative grade point average or better
  4. “C” or better in all professional education coursework
  5. TEP Dispositions Self-Assessment
  6. TEP Dispositions Assessments by TEP Faculty
  1. Satisfactory ratings on the Educators Disposition Assessment
  2. Satisfactory completion of student teaching
  3. 5 cumulative grade point average or better
  4. Submission of Initial Licensure Application

Contact Us for More Information About the Admission Process

Have questions about applying to the Teacher Education Program at Bridgewater College? Refer to the TEP Handbook, message us on Facebook and Instagram, or email the Director of the Teacher Education Program, Dr. Amanda Campbell, for more information.