PreK-12 Education
About
This program prepares students to meet the requirements for teacher licensure in grades PreK-12 in the endorsement areas listed under the Major section. Students must complete general education requirements, a liberal arts or sciences major, and professional studies (education coursework) requirements.
Major
Students select a major related to the endorsement area they plan to teach.
Endorsements Offered (recommended major):
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- Foreign Language – French (Major in French)
- Foreign Language – German (Major in German)
- Foreign Language – Latin (Major in Latin)
- Foreign Language – Spanish (Major in Spanish)
- Music (Vocal or Instrumental) (Major in Music)
- Theater Arts (Major in Theatre)
- Visual Arts (Major in Studio Art)
Timeline
Students should begin education course work during the first semester of their second year. Transfer students will be individually advised to adjust timeline as needed. Students will be able to complete all licensure requirements within the undergraduate degree.
Clinical Experiences
While enrolled in the education program, students will complete multiple practicum experiences that are integrated with education courses along with additional teaching labs. These practicum placements are designed to give students experiences in a variety of schools working with diverse student populations.
During students’ final semester, they will enroll in a semester-long internship. Students are in the classroom full time with a mentor teacher and are assigned a University supervisor from the UMW faculty.
Program Policies: Academic Catalog
Questions about programs, contact:
Dr. April Brecht
Director of Advising Center Services
Phone: (540) 286-8032
Email: abrecht@umw.edu
