Department of Teacher Education
Lucinda S. Spaulding, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Chair, Special Education
Professor of Education
Esther Alcindor, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Chair, Early and Elementary Education
Associate Professor of Education
Andrea Beam, B.S., M.A.T., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Chair, Middle Grades and Secondary Education
Professor of Education
Purpose
The mission of the Educator Preparation Program at Liberty University is to develop competent professionals with a Christian worldview for Christian, public, and private schools.
Excellent teachers are an invaluable asset to the home, church, community, and nation. The Educator Preparation Program at Liberty is designed to provide a program of study and preservice experiences that will foster teaching excellence and stimulate improvements in teaching practices in Christian, public, and private schools. The program is designed for teacher candidates who are preparing to teach kindergarten, elementary, and middle school, as well as high school students. Those wishing to pursue careers in middle school, or high school teaching may do so in the following areas: biology, business, computer science, English, family and consumer sciences, history/social sciences, mathematics. Comprehensive licensure may be completed in the following areas: music (vocal or instrumental), health/physical education, Spanish, special education, studio art, teaching English as a second language, and theatre arts.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Formulate knowledge of learner development, learning difference, and learning environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the discipline area and the application of content to connect concepts and engage learners.
- Plan instruction using multiple methods of assessment and instructional strategies to develop a deep understanding of the content for all learners.
- Develop a Biblical worldview and professional responsibility through ongoing reflection and professional development experiences where opportunities are provided for leadership and collaboration with stakeholders.
Definitions For Dispositions – Scrip:
- Displays a sense of Social responsibility
- Demonstrates Commitment/ work ethic
- Demonstrates Reflective practice
- Displays personal Integrity
- Displays Professionalism
Teacher Endorsement Areas
Teacher preparation and endorsement are available through the Teacher Education Department in cooperation with departments offering majors in the following teacher endorsement areas:
Elementary
- Elementary education (preK – 6) [Integrated Studies major]
- Middle education (grades 6 – 8) [only with preK – 6]
Secondary (6 – 12)
- Biology
- Business
- Computer Science
- English
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- History/Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Studio Art
Comprehensive (preK – 12)
- English as a Second Language
- Health/Physical Education
- Music: Choral or Instrumental
- Spanish
- Special Education (K-12) [Integrated Studies major] General Curriculum
- Theatre Arts (preK – 12)
Add-on Endorsements
- Algebra I
- Chemistry (only with Biology)
- Computer Science
- Journalism
- Speech
- Theatre Arts (preK – 12)
Minor (Non-licensure)
- Special Education
Educator Preparation Provider (EPP)
The Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) Program is designed to meet licensure requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the candidate’s approved concentration. The University has approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Educator Preparation Provider Program has been officially approved by the Virginia Department of Education and is accredited under NCATE Standards through the CAEP Accreditation System. Graduates of Liberty’s approved educator preparation programs are eligible for licensure within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Completing Virginia licensure requirements will generally be necessary if the teacher candidate intends to seek licensure in another state.
Several states have additional licensure requirements beyond what is specified for graduation from an approved program at Liberty. However, teacher candidates are typically able to gain licensure and to begin teaching in another state while completing the additional requirements. Assistance in securing licensure from other states, information about licensure requirements in states other than Virginia, and help in obtaining necessary applications for out-of-state teaching credentials may be obtained from the Teacher Licensure Office. In addition to state licensure, students who complete the Educator Preparation Program at Liberty are eligible for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) certificate.
The teacher candidate will be acquainted with the role of public and private education and the nature of the teaching profession. Attention will be given to current developments in the field of education and the terminology basic to those in the profession. Each teacher candidate will be required to prepare for structured observations in the school setting. Students will apply to the Educator Preparation Program.
Offered: Resident
This course is intended to provide guidance and information regarding the expectations and requirements for the student’s program (Gate 1). Candidates will submit Gate 1 Application requirements in this course.
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: EDUC 225 and (Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5) and (EDUC 318 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 235 (may be taken concurrently))
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 225 and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 and (EDUC 318 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 235 (may be taken concurrently))
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Resident
Students will examine historical, philosophical, legal, and sociological principles of education. Emphasis will be placed on current issues and terminology in the field of education.
Offered: Online
The teacher candidate will be acquainted with the role of public and private education and the nature of the teaching profession. Attention will be given to current developments in the field of education and the terminology basic to those in the profession. Teacher candidates will focus on the effective use of technology in learning environments, with special attention to instructional practice, assessment development and student engagement. Each teacher candidate will be required to prepare for structured observations in the school setting.
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: EDUC 200 (may be taken concurrently)
An introduction to learning theories with an emphasis on experiential learning. Here will also be a focus on learning and learning styles, including management and communications profiles. A major part of this course is the preparation of the Professional Development Profile and the Experiential Learning Portfolio.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
Designed to introduce a candidate to the field of early childhood education; an overview of child development and learning, family relationships, assessment of young children, developmentally effective approaches to early childhood education, and how to use content knowledge to build a meaningful curriculum.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
Designed to introduce a candidate to the issue of wellness in early childhood education; an overview of wellness in the early childhood setting by examining good nutrition, safety, and healthful practices for young children.
Offered: Online
Resident Prerequisite: EDUC 125 (may be taken concurrently) and Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
Online Prerequisite: EDUC 125 and Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
Designed to train teacher candidates concentrating in elementary or special education in differentiated teaching and learning strategies, aiding the teacher in adapting instruction and assignments to meet individual needs. Emphasis is on the mastery of teaching and learning skills in thinking, organizing for study, time management, reading rate and comprehension, textbook mastery/readability, listening, note taking, retention, motivation for study, learning styles, exceptionality, class discussion, test taking, and handwriting.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Licensure Gate 1 with a score of 5
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates training for 6-12 and K-12 level teaching in developing differentiated teaching and learning strategies for the reading, thinking, and study skills required in content areas. Aids the teacher in adapting instruction and assignments to meet individual needs. Emphasis is on mastery of teaching and learning skills in thinking, organizing for study, time management, reading comprehension and rate, textbook mastery/readability, listening, note taking, retention, motivation for study, class discussion, test taking, learning styles, exceptionality, and handwriting.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: EDUC 125 or (EDUC 201 and EDUC 350) and Undergraduate Licensure Gate 1 with a score of 5
A systematic approach to classroom teaching which addresses the cyclical nature of planning, instruction, and assessment. Each teacher candidate will prepare lessons which follow the Liberty University model. Topics include the instructional process, culturally responsive teaching, differentiation, technology integration, classroom management, and learner-focused strategies for engagement and impact on student academic progress.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 225 and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5
Teacher candidates will demonstrate proficiency in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction for diverse classrooms, which includes appropriate instructional technology (for example: computers, graphics, and other media). Video micro-teaching will be used to assist in evaluating lessons prepared and presented by the teacher candidate.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5
A systematic approach to instruction for diverse classrooms, including purpose, process and practice. Each teacher candidate will prepare content lessons which follow the Liberty University model. Teacher candidates will be expected to present these lessons in the practicum. Topics include elements of the desired model: objectives, instructional process, systems of evaluation and resources. Field experience required.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: EDUC 235 (may be taken concurrently) and Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5
Teacher candidates will demonstrate proficiency in planning, implementing and evaluating content instruction for diverse classrooms, which includes appropriate instructional technology (for example: computers, graphics, and other media). Video micro-teaching will be used to assist in evaluating lessons prepared and presented by the teacher candidate. Field experience required.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: (EDUC 225 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 226 (may be taken concurrently)) or (EDUC 235 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 236 (may be taken concurrently)) or KINE 245 (may be taken concurrently) and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Check Receipt with a score of 5) and Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5
This course is designed to allow the teacher candidate to be competent in the application of learning technologies needed for teachers.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Receipt, and Enrollment in Teacher Licensure Program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: EDUC 175
This course is intended to provide guidance and information regarding the requirements for the student’s program status check (Gate 2). Candidates will submit Gate 2 Application requirements in this course.
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 and EDUC 323 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 419 (may be taken concurrently)
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 and EDUC 323 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 419 (may be taken concurrently)
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Resident
A planned program of practice and observation in a PreK-12 classroom setting under the mentorship of an experienced on-site educator. May be repeated to a maximum of six hours. Thirty hours of practice and observation equal one credit hour.
Prerequisite: Background Check Clearance with a score of 5
Field experience in a classroom setting
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: Background Check Clearance with a score of 5
Professional-supervised experience in first-hand internship opportunities. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to internship.
Registration Restrictions: Sophomore status, 2.00 GPA, two courses in major, declared major, not more than one CSER behind
Offered: Resident
Online Prerequisite: Non-Licensure UG Gate 1 with a score of 5
This course provides professional development for preservice and inservice teachers in mathematics instruction. Students will examine the principles of instruction for number systems, computation, and problem solving and apply theories to classroom settings.
Offered: Online
This course will survey instructional approaches, materials, and media for the teaching of reading. The instruction of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension and fluency will be addressed. Attention will be given to creativity and enjoyment in reading.
Offered: Online
This course is designed to engage educators in applying effective principles of instruction when teaching in the content areas. A focus is on the instructional process of planning, teaching, assessing, and reflecting.
Offered: Online
This course will survey instructional approaches, materials, and methods for classroom management. Emphasis will be placed on management styles and the various methods associated with those styles.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Required
Offered: Online
This course presents the practical role of philosophy in the classroom. Emphasis is placed upon a careful analysis of current religious and education trends, and major philosophies are defined. Students will formulate a personal philosophy and apply that philosophy to their teaching methodology, lesson plan design, and delivery.
Offered: Resident and Online
This course provides professional development for preservice and inservice teachers in professional writing skills. Students will examine the principles of form, structure, grammars, and format.
Offered: Online
This course provides professional development for preservice and inservice teachers in differentiated instruction.
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 225 (may be taken concurrently)
This course examines literature for children in PreK through Grade 8 Focus is on selecting and using appropriate books for the classroom in literature-based reading instruction and in content curricular instruction. In addition, students explore multiple instructional approaches and strategies for literature use in diverse classrooms, as well as emphasizing selection, critical evaluation, and utilization of literary materials for developmental, recreational, and needs across the curriculum.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 225 and EDUC 226 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Check Receipt with a score of 5) and EDUC 318 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 319 (may be taken concurrently)
Students are required to prepare a lesson, teach the lesson in an elementary classroom setting and evaluate the experience. Field experience required.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance, Enrollment in Teacher Licensure program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: EDUC 225 and Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 319 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 188 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 189 (may be taken concurrently)
This course provides pre-service teachers with a solid foundation in effective reading instruction for PreK-8 elementary and middle grade classrooms. The course addresses the five foundational components of reading, namely phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students survey research-based teaching strategies, literacy approaches, instructional materials, and reading assessments for the purpose of planning effective literacy instruction for all learners.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance, Enrollment in Teacher Licensure program
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 318 (may be taken concurrently)
A survey of instructional approaches, materials and media for the teaching of language arts including reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and visually representing. Emphasis will be given to developing differentiated instructional practices for diverse learners with a focus on the writing process, reading and writing connections, assessment, writing genres, research techniques and content area strategies.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance, Enrollment in Teacher Licensure program
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 and EDUC 323 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 324 (may be taken concurrently)
An analysis of trends and practices of teaching social sciences in the elementary and middle school. Emphasis will be made on how to transfer theory into practice through the development of instructional planning for the integrated study of history, geography, the social sciences, and other related areas appropriate for the elementary and middle classroom. A unit is developed to enhance differentiation of instruction for diverse learners.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 and EDUC 322 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 324 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 288 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 289 (may be taken concurrently)
An analysis of trends and practices of teaching mathematics in the elementary and middle school. Emphasis is on how to transfer theory into practice through the five processes as they relate to the development of instructional planning for the integrated study of major concepts, procedures, and reasoning processes of mathematics that define number systems and their structure, basic operations, elementary number theory, ratio, proportion, geometry, statistics and probability, and algebra and other related areas appropriate for the elementary and middle classroom. Emphasis will also be placed on technology integration and meeting the needs of culturally and academically diverse learners.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 and EDUC 323 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 324 (may be taken concurrently)
An analysis of trends and practices of teaching science in the elementary and middle school. Emphasis will be made on how to transfer theory into practice through the development of instructional planning for fundamental concepts in science – including physical, life, and earth and space sciences and other related areas appropriate for the elementary and middle classroom.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 175 (may be taken concurrently) or Undergraduate Licensure Gate 1 with a score of 5
This course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to differentiate instruction, to respond appropriately to student behavior, and to cultivate an environment conducive to learning. Emphasis is given to the application of skills to promote responsibility, self-discipline, and self-regulation. Also considered will be variations in student interests, culture, gender, development, and disabilities.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 201
This course prepared initial licensure candidates to use more complex learning technologies in learning contexts. Emphasis will be placed on the process of integration (using models of instructional design) while engaging multimedia, internet-based technologies, STEAM friendly technologies and approaches. Students will work towards certifications and recognitions as Google Educators, Apple Teachers and other education-recognized tool sets. Registration
Offered: Resident
A comprehensive survey of the historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological foundations of American education. Emphasis is placed upon the educational foundations as found in the Scriptures, and the applicability of these to both the Christian School Movement and the public school system. Candidates will be expected to articulate their personal philosophy of education as a result of this course.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Resident Prerequisite: (EDUC 189 or EDUC 289 or EDUC 389) and (Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)
Online Prerequisite: (EDUC 189 or EDUC 289 or EDUC 389) and (Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)
Candidates will participate in cross cultural studies in international schools and environment. Candidates will take part in a field practicum to experience the relationship between the planning of curriculum and the implementation of instruction in an international setting. Candidates will prepare a lesson, teach the lesson in a K-12 classroom setting and evaluate the experience.
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 275
This course is intended to provide guidance and information regarding the requirements for the student’s program status check (Gate 3). Candidates will submit Gate 3 Application requirements in this course.
Offered: Resident and Online
An examination of current issues in the field of education with classroom implications and case study.
Note: This is the capstone course. It should be the last course taken.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: (Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5) and (EDUC 410 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 435 (may be taken concurrently))
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 and (EDUC 410 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 435 (may be taken concurrently))
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5
An extended supervised field experience targeted to enhance teaching skills in the classroom.
Note: This is a capstone course. It should be the last course taken.
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5
An extended supervised field experience targeted to enhance teaching skills in the classroom.
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 and EDUC 322 and EDUC 323 and EDUC 415 (may be taken concurrently)
Recommendations are presented for curriculum for elementary grades based on major concepts, principles, theories and research related to child development to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation. Planning and evaluating appropriate experiences and materials that nurture and challenge children as they progress through their stages of development are provided through practical activities. Current trends and how they affect the curriculum are also addressed.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 317 and EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 and EDUC 322 and EDUC 323 and EDUC 324 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)
Candidates will participate in a field practicum to experience the relationship between the planning of curriculum and the implementation of instruction. Emphasis is given to integrating the fine arts and/or other non-core areas into the curriculum and using the arts to enhance instruction within the core subject areas. Field experience required.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: EDUC 322 and EDUC 323 and EDUC 324 and EDUC 488 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 489 (may be taken concurrently)
This course is a study of the historical development and philosophical base of the middle school. It emphasizes the unique characteristics of the emerging adolescent and the prescriptive school concepts that will meet those needs. Community engagement required.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Resident Prerequisite: EDUC 322 and EDUC 323 and EDUC 324 and EDUC 410 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 412 (may be taken concurrently)
Online Prerequisite: EDUC 322 and EDUC 323 and EDUC 324 and EDUC 410 (may be taken concurrently) or EDUC 412 (may be taken concurrently)
This course presents a diagnostic–prescriptive approach to classroom teaching. The candidate is trained in diagnostic testing techniques and procedures, the administration and interpretation of standardized tests, and the construction of classroom tests. Community engagement is required to tutor in the community (local school, church, club, etc.) for individual diagnosis and appropriate instruction for diverse learners.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 317 and EDUC 318 and EDUC 319 and EDUC 323 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)
Teacher candidates will be assigned to tutor elementary students in the Tutoring Club for individual diagnosis and appropriate instruction for diverse learners. Field experience required.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 235 and EDUC 236 and Background Check Clearance with a score of 5
Secondary Teaching Methods is a generic course. Teacher candidates will be expected to meet competencies associated with effective teaching in their content area, especially teaching skills related to questioning techniques, individualized instruction, grouping students for cognitive subject-matter learning, and preparing advanced organizers for cognitive instruction. Emphasis will be placed on methods which provide instruction in thinking and writing across the curriculum.
Note: (Offered fall semester only) Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 and EDUC 235 and EDUC 236
Teacher candidates will be required to prepare a unit, teach in a secondary classroom setting, and evaluate the experience. Field experience required.
Note: (Offered fall semester only) Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 235 and EDUC 236 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5)
This course is designed to acquaint teacher candidates with the basic principles and practices of student assessment through the use of standardized tests and teacher-made tests. Simple statistical treatments of both types of tests are included. Evaluation of instructional objectives is also stressed.
Note: Admission to Educator Preparation Program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and EDUC 235 and EDUC 236 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5) and EDUC 436 (may be taken concurrently)
Curriculum defines the motivation for programs and instruction used in teaching. Content curriculum focuses on those trends and principles which span academic areas and which cross grade levels. Attention will be given to special and alternative education to federal, state and local guidelines; and to the influence of educational philosophies on programs and instruction.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance
Note: Enrollment in Teacher Licensure program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Education Teacher Licensure with a score of 5 and (Background Check Clearance with a score of 5 or Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5) and EDUC 435 (may be taken concurrently)
Experiences in demonstrating and evaluating content teaching episodes including the use of appropriate materials and classroom management. Field experience required.
Registration Restrictions: Background Check Clearance
Note: Enrollment in Teacher Licensure program
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Licensure Gate 3 with a score of 5 and EDUC 476 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 477 (may be taken concurrently)
Student teachers will apply principles of classroom management from reading assignments and group discussion to actual practice in a preK-12 classroom setting appropriate to the endorsement area of the teacher candidate.
Note: Admission to Student Teaching
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Licensure Gate 3 with a score of 5 and EDUC 475 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 477 (may be taken concurrently)
Student teaching offers practice in all phases of teacher responsibility. This practice includes teaching activities in a PreK-12 classroom setting appropriate to the endorsement area of the teacher candidate.
Note: Admission to Student Teaching
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Undergraduate Licensure Gate 3 with a score of 5 and EDUC 475 (may be taken concurrently) and EDUC 476 (may be taken concurrently)
A continuation of student teaching in a PreK-12 classroom setting appropriate to the endorsement area of the teacher candidate.
Note: Admission to Student Teaching
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: (Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 or Background Clear Out of State with a score of 5 or Background Clear International with a score of 5 or Background Check Clearance with a score of 5) and EDUC 412 (may be taken concurrently)
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice in middle education. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Online
Prerequisite: Background Clear Virginia with a score of 5 and EDUC 412 (may be taken concurrently)
Candidates will participate in a supervised 30 hour field practicum designed to link theory with practice in middle education. This practicum may only be repeated one time with prior program chair approval.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: EDUC 000 and Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
To be planned (with the instructor) on an individual basis to include research, special activities, and conferences. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Offered: Resident
Prerequisite: Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
EDUC 497 - Special Topics in Education (1 to 3 hours)
Offered: Resident and Online
Prerequisite: Background Check Receipt with a score of 5
Professional-supervised experience in first-hand internship opportunities: writing, editing, researching, and comparable duties. Application procedures processed through the Career Center. Must apply semester prior to completing internship.
Offered: Resident