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Teacher Licensure

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION LICENSURE (PK–6)

  • A major in an appropriate area
  • A minor in education at the elementary level
  • English (6 credit hours)
    • ENG 102 Intermediate Composition (required)
    • ENG 111 Introduction to Literature
    • ENG 204 Children’s Literature after 1900
    • ENG 208 British Literature before 1780
    • ENG 209 British Literature after 1780
    • ENG 216 Introduction to Shakespeare
    • ENG 220 American Literature Colonial to Romantic
    • ENG 221 American Literature Realism to Present
    • ENG 264 African-American Literature
    • ENG 334 Modern Poetry
  • Math (9 credit hours)
    • MATH 150 College Algebra or MATH 155 Math in Contemporary Society or higher (required)
    • MATH 156 Mathematics for Prospective Elementary School Teachers I
    • MATH 157 Mathematics for Prospective Elementary School Teachers II
  • Science (7 credit hours from 2 disciplines with one lab course)
    • BIOL 111 Principles of Biology
    • BIOL 112 Diversity of Life
    • BIOL 141 Field Biology
    • BIOL 145 Fresh Water Biology
    • BIOL 148/149 Environmental Issues
    • BIOL 151 Human Health and Disease
    • BIOL 222 Genetics
    • CHEM 101 Forensic Chemistry
    • CHEM 121 General Chemistry I
    • PHYS/CHEM 100 Exploring the Physical World
    • PHYS 131 Introduction to Astronomy
  • Social Science (6 credit hours: 1 Economics and 1 Geography)
    • ANTH 227 People Places and Culture
    • ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics
    • ECON 150 Experimental Economics
  • History (9 credit hours required)
    • HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1648
    • HIST 111 Survey of U.S. History to 1877
    • HIST 112 Survey of U.S. History from 1877
  • Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours required)
  • Psychology
    • PSYC 210 Child Psychology
    • PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology as a Social Science is also recommended
  • Student Teaching
    • ED 382 Student Teaching in Elementary Education (PK–6)
    • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar

Tests required for elementary education:

  • Praxis I Math score, passing scores on Praxis II, passing scores on Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) passing scores on Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA).

Note: 6 semester hours of master’s level work may be applied to the above requirements.

MIDDLE EDUCATION LICENSURE (6–8)

  • A major that includes 21 semester hours in one subject area, selected from language arts, social science, mathematics, or science
  • A minor in education at the middle school level
  • HIST 111 Survey of U.S. History to 1877
  • ED 383 Student Teaching in Middle Education (6–8)
  • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar

Tests required for middle education

  • Praxis I Math score, passing scores on Praxis II, passing scores on Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)

Note: Six semester hours of master’s level work may be applied to these requirements.

SECONDARY EDUCATION LICENSURE (6–12)

  • A major in a teaching area, selected from business education, English, history and social science, mathematics, science (biology or chemistry with optional addition of earth science)
  • A minor in education at the secondary level
  • ED 384 Student Teaching in Secondary Education (6–12)
  • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar
  • The requirements for a teaching field (see below)

Tests required for secondary education:

  • Praxis I Math score, passing scores on Praxis II, passing scores on Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)

BUSINESS EDUCATION (6–12)

  • CS 180 Fundamentals of Computer Systems
  • The requirements for secondary licensure

Note: Business majors are encouraged to take BUAD 306 The Entrepreneur, which they may use to meet major requirements.

ENGLISH (6–12)

  • A major in English, including all of the following:
    • Language: history and nature of English language, comparative English grammar, standard written English
    • Literature: British, American, world literature, and literary theory/criticism
    • Composition: teaching of writing, with emphasis upon advanced composition
    • Oral language: oral expression in both formal and informal presentations
  • The requirements for secondary licensure
  • A license in journalism may be added to an English license with these requirements:
    • COMM 115 Mass Communication
    • COMM 212 Mass Media Law and Ethics
    • COMM 230 Small Group Communication
    • COMM 280 Intercultural Communication
    • ENG 251 Technical and Professional Writing

HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE (6-12)

The student seeking licensure in History and Social Science will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge, skills, and processes of history and the social science disciplines as defined by the Virginia History and Social Science Standards of Learning. To be licensed as a teacher in History and Social Science, the applicant shall major in history or political science.

For History Majors

  • HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1648
  • HIST 102 Western Civilization from 1648
  • HIST 111 Survey of U.S. History to 1877
  • HIST 112 Survey of U.S. History from 1877
  • HIST 400 Senior Seminar
  • POLS 100 Introduction to American Government and Politics
  • POLS 111 Comparative Politics
  • POLS 128 US Foreign Policy or POLS 221 International Relations
  • ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 102 Principles of International and Macroeconomics
  • ANTH 227 People, Place and Culture
  • Plus at least one course from the recommended list, below.

For Political Science Majors

  • POLS 100 Introduction to American Government and Politics
  • POLS 111 Comparative Politics
  • POLS 128 U.S. Foreign Policy or POLS 221 International Relations
  • POLS 400 Senior Seminar
  • HIST 101 Western Civilization to 1648
  • HIST 102 Western Civilization from 1648
  • HIST 111 Survey of U.S. History to 1877
  • HIST 112 Survey of U.S. History from 1877
  • ECON 101 Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECON 102 Principles of International and Macroeconomics
  • ANTH 227 People, Place and Culture
  • Plus at least one course from the recommended list, below.

Recommended courses to support History and Social Science endorsement:

  • HIST 203, HIST 265, POLS 203, POLS 205, PHIL 201, PHIL 202, and REL 202.

MATHEMATICS (6–12)

  • A major in mathematics that includes applied mathematics, computer science, and computer programming.
  • Algebra I — add-on
  • MATH 150 College Algebra
  • MATH 157 Mathematics for Prospective Elementary School Teachers II
  • MATH 171 Precalculus with Trigonometry
  • MATH 214 Intermediate Statistical Methods
  • MATH 221 History of Mathematics
  • MATH 341 Modern Geometry
  • The requirements for secondary licensure above

SCIENCES (6–12)

For Biology Majors

  • The major in biology including all of the following: genetics/molecular biology, botany, zoology, anatomy/physiology, ecology, and other preparation consistent with the Virginia Science Standards of Learning.
  • The requirements for secondary licensure

Note: Applicants with a major in biology may receive the add-on license in earth and space science with the completion of 17 semester hours. The applicant shall complete the following course at Mary Baldwin: PHYS 131 Introduction to Astronomy. The remaining courses for the add-on license shall be taken at Washington and Lee University through the consortium arrangement: General Geology, Historical Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Mineralogy.

For Chemistry Majors

  • Students seeking licensure to teach chemistry will complete the major in chemistry including all of the following: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry and will demonstrate an understanding of knowledge, skills, and processes of chemistry as defined in the Virginia Science Standards of Learning.
  • The requirements for secondary licensure

Note: Applicants with a major in chemistry may receive the add-on license in earth and space science with the completion of 17 semester hours. The applicant shall complete the following course at Mary Baldwin College: PHYS 131 Introduction to Astronomy. The remaining courses for the add-on license shall be taken at Washington and Lee University through the consortium arrangement: General Geology, Historical Geology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Mineralogy.

EDUCATION LICENSURE (K–12)

ART EDUCATION (K–12)

  • Major in studio art including: emphasis in one of painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, graphic design
  • ART 125 Introduction to Art Education
  • ART 380 Teaching Assistantship in Art
  • ED 110 Practicum in Education, with at least one practicum at the middle school level.
  • ED 115 Foundations of Education
  • ED 120 Understanding Exceptional Individuals
  • ED 300 Elementary School Methods and Practicum
  • ED 310 Middle and Secondary Methods and Practicum
  • ED 325 Classroom and Behavior Management
  • PSYC 210 Child Psychology or PSYC 211 Adolescent Psychology
  • ED 385 Student Teaching in Art (pre-K–12)
  • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar

FOREIGN LANGUAGES — MODERN: FRENCH AND SPANISH (K–12)

  • A major in a modern language, including the following areas: advanced grammar and composition, conversation, culture and civilization, and literature and applied linguistics
  • A minor in secondary education
  • ED 300 Elementary School Methods and Practicum
  • ED 325 Classroom and Behavior Management
  • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar
  • ED 389 Student Teaching in Foreign Language (pre-K–12)
  • PSYC 210 Child Psychology

Note: For an added endorsement in a modern foreign language: 24 semester hours in the language.

MUSIC EDUCATION (VOCAL/CHORAL PK–12)

  • A major in music, either performance emphasis or music history and literature emphasis
  • MUS 217 Choral Conducting
  • A minimum of one year of piano
  • A minimum of one year of voice
  • A minimum of six semesters of choir
  • ED 110 Practicum in Education
  • ED 115 Foundations of Education
  • ED 120 Understanding Exceptional Individuals
  • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar
  • ED 392 Student Teaching in Music Education (pre-k–12)
  • PSYC 210 Child Psychology
  • PSYC 211 Adolescent Psychology
  • MUS 310 Music Education in the Elementary School
  • MUS 311 Music Education in the Secondary School
  • Required standardized tests

SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-12)

  • ED 111 Practicum in Special Education
  • ED 205 Characteristics of Exceptionality
  • ED 215 Foundations and Legal Issues of Special Education
  • ED 218 Transitioning in the Special Education Environment
  • ED 305 Classroom Management and Collaboration
  • ED 315 Differential Strategies in Instruction and Assessment for Special Education
  • ED 323 Language Acquisition and Reading I
  • ED 350 Content Area Reading

THEATRE ARTS (PK–12)

  • A major in theatre
  • ED 110 Practicum in Education
  • ED 115 Foundations of Education
  • ED 120 Understanding Exceptional Individuals
  • ED 300 Elementary School Methods and Practicum
  • ED 310 Middle and Secondary Methods and Practicum
  • ED 325 Classroom and Behavior Management
  • ED 386 Student Teaching Seminar
  • ED 391 Student Teaching in Theatre (pre-K–12)
  • PSYC 210 Child Psychology
  • PSYC 211 Adolescent Psychology
  • Students seeking licensure in theatre arts shall demonstrate knowledge, skills, and processes of the theatre discipline as defined in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
  • Required standardized tests