Academics at MBC
Four Ways to Become a Teacher at MBC
Licenses Available:
Early Education (PK-6)
Middle Education (6-8)
Secondary Education (6-12)
(Major or equivalent in endorsement area required)
Endorsement Areas: Business, English, French, Spanish, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Political Science, Social Science
Arts and Languages (PK-12)
(Major or equivalent in endorsement area required)
Endorsement areas: art education, music education, theatre arts, French, Spanish
Special Education (PK-12)
(Available through Master of Arts in Teaching only)
Endorsement areas: learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, mental retardation, gifted education
Minoring in Education
The undergraduate Residential College for Women (RCW)
This residential program with courses offered on the Staunton campus leads to both the bachelor’s degree and teacher licensure. Undergraduates must major in one of the liberal arts disciplines and meet requirements as part of the general education curriculum.
Learn about minoring in Education.
Learn about the RCW.
Minoring in Education
The undergraduate Adult Degree Program (ADP)
ADP is a nonresidential baccalaureate-degree program for men and women who do not yet have bachelor's degrees. The program leads to both the bachelor's degree and teacher licensure at the elementary, middle, or secondary level. Courses are offered at the Staunton campus and regional centers, online, and by independent study.
Learn about minoring in Education.
Learn
about the ADP.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program (PBTL)
PBTL is for men and women with baccalaureate degrees seeking an initial teaching license as a first-career choice or as a career change. This nonresidential program leads to teacher licensure only. Courses are offered at the Staunton campus and regional centers, online, and by independent study.
Learn about PBTL.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
MAT is designed for licensed teachers or for those who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to earn an initial teaching license as a first-career choice or as a career change. This nonresidential graduate program leads to teacher licensure at the elementary or middle school level or in PK-12 special education.
Learn about MAT.
