Purpose

The purpose of the Certificate in Earth Science Education is to provide an option for teachers who desire a dual science endorsement to teach earth science courses in grades 6-12 or teacher candidates who are enrolled in a teacher preparation program that leads to initial licensure in another science discipline in grades 6-12. This licensure certificate leads to a Virginia endorsement and is intended to prepare teachers with a current science endorsement to serve in Earth Science classrooms.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Understand fundamental earth science principles as well as foundational concepts within its branches of astronomy, meterology, and mineralogy-petrology, and oceanography.

Delivery Format: Online Only

• Curriculum Coordinator
• High School Teacher
• Home School Teacher
• Middle School Teacher
• Private School Teacher
• Tutor

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Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.