Endorsement Areas
ART PREK-12
For licensure to teach Art in grades PREK-12, the student must complete the bachelor of arts degree with a major in Visual Art. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
BIOLOGY 6-12 AND BIOLOGY ADD-ON
For licensure to teach biology in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of science degree with a major in biology. The program is designed to align with the competencies
in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
BUSINESS 6-12
For licensure to teach business in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of science degree with a major in business. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
CHEMISTRY 6-12 AND CHEMISTRY ADD-ON
For licensure to teach chemistry in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of science degree with a major in chemistry. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
ELEMENTARY PREK-6
For licensure to teach in grades PREK-6, the student must complete the bachelor of science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS). This major requires a concentration in English, History and Social Science, Mathematics, and Science. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
ENGLISH 6-12, SPEECH ADD-ON AND JOURNALISM ADD-ON
For licensure to teach English in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of arts degree with a major in English. An endorsement in Speech or Journalism may be added to
the English endorsement. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PREK_12
For licensure to teach physical education and health in grades PREK-12, the student must complete the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with a major in Exercise and Sport Science. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 6-12
For licensure to teach history and social science in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree with a major in history and social science. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
MATHEMATICS 6-12
For licensure to teach mathematics in grades 6-12, the student must complete the bachelor of science degree with a major in mathematics. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
ALGEBRA I ADD-ON
An endorsement to teach Algebra I may be added to an endorsement in chemistry or biology.
VOCAL/CHORAL MUSIC PREK-12
For licensure to teach music in grades PREK-12, the student must complete the bachelor of arts degree with a major in music. The program is designed to align with the competencies in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
PLEASE SEE THE TEACHER EDUCATION HANDBOOK FOR A FULL LIST OF REQUIREMENTS AND FOR MORE INFORMATION.
