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The Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) is required for early/primary education (PreK-3), and elementary education (PreK-6). Admission to teacher education requires a 2.5 cumulative GPA and a teacher education interview. Admission to student teaching requires a 2.7 cumulative GPA. In addition, students must have a C or better in all education courses (courses with ED prefix and content area methods courses) to be admitted to student teaching. Exit requirements include meeting the Virginia cut off score requirements for the Praxis Subject Assessment (consisting of subject area components); and an earned GPA of 2.7. Students may obtain an additional endorsement without completing an approved licensure program by passing the Praxis Subject Assessment in the content area (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, English, History and Social Science, Mathematics, Visual Arts, English as a Second Language, Health and Physical Education, Foreign Language, and Music) with the exception of PreK-3, PreK-6, and Special Education.
Licensure for secondary education includes completion of EMU Core requirements, academic major requirements and the professional teacher education sequence. Students wishing to prepare for teaching any subject at the secondary level must consult their advisor in the teacher education program and the advisor representing the major.
Professional Studies Courses (36 SH)
- ED 101 Exploring Teaching - 2 2
- ED 245 Learning and Classroom Environments - 3
- ED 252 Learning and Classroom Environments PFE - 1
- ED 275 Instructional Technology and Assessment - 3
- ED 301 Needs of Diverse Learners - 3
- ED 351 General Curriculum and Methods - 1
- ED 361 Secondary Methods PFE - 1
- ED 385 Content Area Methods for Middle and Secondary Teaching - 2
- ED 395 Reading and Writing in the Content Area (6-12) - 3
- ED 401 Examining Foundations of Education - 2
- ED 411 Reflective Teaching Seminar and Portfolio - 1
- ED 451 Middle School Student Teaching - 7
- ED 452 High School Student Teaching - 7
Seventeen semester hours of the above are devoted to professional studies while 19 semester hours involve practica.
Additional Licensure Requirement (3 SH):
- PSYC 202 Developmental Psychology - 3