Overview

This teacher preparation program is designed for military personnel and spouses who have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Teacher licensure is available for:

• Elementary Education (PK-6)
• Middle School (6-8; must select two areas from English, Mathematics, Sciences and Social Studies)
• Secondary Education (6-12: English, History/Social Sciences, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics)

This program is affiliated with Troops to Teachers at the national level. 

Classes are available on-site or online depending upon location. Field experience required.

For more information on becoming a teacher, please contact Teacher Education Services and Advising at 757-683-3348 or http://education.odu.edu/mctp/.

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:

"Eligibility for initial education certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in Virginia and is authorized for field placements in Washington by the Professional Educators Standards Board. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."

NEXT: Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

• Undergraduate GPA 2.8 or better from regionally accredited institution in which Bachelor’s degree was received. Provisional admission is available for those who qualify based on program review.
• Goal Statement (500 words) - include subject area/grade level of focus and elaborate on personal motivation for pursuing teaching as a career.
• Professional Resume (2 page max.). 6 years of full time work experience is required for admission.
• Praxis I (must pass all sections)
• Official transcripts from all schools attended.

NEXT: Careers

Careers In This Field

• Teaching: Pre-school, Primary, Elementary, Middle, Secondary
• Special Services: Guidance Counseling, School Psychology, School Social Work, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Audiology and Speech Pathology, Library/Information Services, Special Education, Curriculum Supervision, Subject Area Supervision
• Administration: Principalship, Superintendency

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:

"Eligibility for initial education certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in Virginia and is authorized for field placements in Washington by the Professional Educators Standards Board. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/outofstate for more information. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."

NEXT: Cost

Graduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Effective Summer 2013. Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

NEXT: Curriculum

Curriculum

Please refer to the program's web site for required courses.

NEXT: Locations

Locations

Online

• Online / Not site-specific

Virginia

• Fort Belvoir
• Fort Lee
• Peninsula Higher Education Center
• Quantico Marine Corps Base
• Tri-Cities Higher Education Center
• Virginia Beach Higher Education Center

Washington

• Olympic College

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