This 24-credit certificate offers coursework towards Virginia teacher licensure to students who already have a bachelor's or master's degree but do not yet have a teaching license.

Admissions

Students must have satisfied the following requirements:

  • a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
  • two letters of recommendation from former or current employers or university professors, targeting work experiences and academic abilities
  • resume
  • goal statement (750-1000 words) that addresses the reasons for choosing this program.

See website for more information on the admissions process.

Policies

Prior to application for internship, students are required to complete all discipline-specific content competency requirements.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

Banner Code: E1-CERG-SELC

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 24

This certificate may be pursued on a full-or part-time basis.

Students enrolled in this program must earn a B or higher in all coursework.

Core Courses

EDRD 619Disciplinary Literacy3
SEED 522Foundations of Secondary Education3
SEED 540Human Development and Learning: Secondary Education3
SEED 677Action Research Methods in Secondary Education1
SEED 678Action Research Seminar in Secondary Education2
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education Biology (SECB)

SEED 573Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 673Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 794Internship: Secondary Education Science6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education Chemistry (SECC)

SEED 573Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 673Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 794Internship: Secondary Education Science6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education Computer Science (SECO)

SEED 566Teaching Computer Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 676Advanced Methods of Teaching Computer Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 796Internship: Secondary Education Computer Science6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education Earth Science (SECS)

SEED 573Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 673Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 794Internship: Secondary Education Science6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education English (SECE)

SEED 569Teaching English in the Secondary School3
SEED 669Advanced Methods of Teaching English in the Secondary School3
SEED 792Internship: Secondary Education English6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education History and Social Science (SECH)

SEED 567Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School3
SEED 667Advanced Methods of Teaching Social Sciences in the Secondary School3
SEED 795Internship: Secondary Education Social Studies6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education Mathematics (SECM)

SEED 572Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School3
SEED 672Advanced Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School3
SEED 793Internship: Secondary Education Math6
Total Credits12

Concentration in Secondary Education Physics (SECP)

SEED 573Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 673Advanced Methods of Teaching Science in the Secondary School3
SEED 794Internship: Secondary Education Science6
Total Credits12