Director: TBA
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) Teacher Education Program (TEP) is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) and is approved by the Virginia Department of Education to offer programs that lead to initial teaching endorsements.
Candidates pursuing programs leading to an initial teacher license must complete the appropriate curriculum for teacher education, including the liberal arts core requirements, requirements for one of the majors offered by the College, specific teaching endorsement requirements, professional studies requirements, and the teaching internship (student teaching).
Candidates planning to teach must complete the appropriate major. Students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and are seeking an initial teaching license must complete all requirements for admission to the College and the Teacher Education Program. Students who do not meet all degree and licensure requirements may follow the alternate route guidelines of the Virginia Department of Education and additional coursework may be required when seeking licensure.
Admission to the Teacher Education Program
Admission to UVA Wise does not guarantee admission to the Teacher Education Program. Candidates seeking teacher licensure must apply for and be granted admission to the TEP by the Teacher Education Admissions Committee. TEP applications are available online at my.uvawise.edu.
Candidates are encouraged to apply for entry into the TEP after completing the EDU 2510 class with a final grade of “C-” or higher. Candidates who have earned 30 or more credit hours and/or who have already completed a baccalaureate degree and wish to be admitted to the TEP should apply immediately after their admission to UVA Wise; candidates holding a degree must complete all requirements for admission to the TEP.
Those students who have a grade point average of 2.5 (or higher) and a four-year college or university degree and have not been admitted to the TEP may be permitted to take courses requiring TEP admission.
TEP requirements are as follows:
- Admission to The University of Virginia’s College at Wise;
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours of academic credit from an accredited college or university;
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better for all coursework completed at UVA Wise and an overall cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher from all colleges and universities attended;
- Recommendations from:
a. The Chair of their major academic department at UVA Wise,
b. The Coordinator of Community Standards in the Office of Student Affairs
c. Four college instructors (including at least three members of the UVA Wise faculty) who have observed and assessed the candidate’s performance as a student;
- Completion of EDU 2510, Foundations of Education and the Teaching Profession, with a grade of “C-” or higher; and
- Candidates are required to pass an interview with the TEP Admissions Committee. The Teacher Education Admissions Committee will interview candidates identified as eligible for admission. Interviews are held in September, October, November, February, March, and April each year. Candidates can request interviews using the online TEP application found at my.uvawise.edu. If candidates do not achieve a passing score on the interview, they can request a second interview through the Director of Teacher Education. Candidates who fail the second interview are required to meet with the Director of Teacher Education to seek clearance to write a formal request to the Teacher Education Admissions Committee for permission to conduct a third interview. If the Teacher Education Admissions Committee grants permission for a third interview, then the candidate may interview with the Committee again. Candidates who fail the interview after the third attempt will not be eligible for admittance into the TEP.
Expectations for Students Regarding Professional Dispositions
Teacher Education Program candidates are preparing for careers in public education, where their professional behavior directly impacts student learning, motivation, and development. Faculty therefore evaluate not only academic achievement but also candidates’ professional dispositions-the patterns of behavior and habitual tendencies that affect students, colleagues, and the school environment.
The Virginia Department of Education has identified several behaviors that may indicate problematic professional dispositions, including excessive absences or tardiness, inadequate class preparation, failure to complete assignments or meet deadlines, intolerance toward others and their ideas, and lack of respect for diversity. These dispositions are considered during both the admission process and throughout a candidate’s progression in the program.
When faculty observe negative dispositions, they may document their concerns through a Dispositions Report. The Director of Teacher Education reviews each report with the candidate and advises them of potential consequences, including denial of admission or removal from the program if improvement is not demonstrated. Two or more reports from different instructors are considered a pattern of concerning behavior and provide grounds for denial of admission and/or removal from the Teacher Education Program.
Candidates with identified disabilities who may require additional time to achieve passing scores on required assessments are eligible for probationary admission to the Teacher Education Program. However, all candidates must achieve full admission status before enrolling in the student teaching internship.
Admission to the Student Teaching Internship
Admission to the Teacher Education Program does not guarantee admission to the Student Teaching Internship. Candidates must meet all of the following requirements before enrolling in the student teaching internship course:
Academic Requirements
· Full admission to UVA Wise Teacher Education Program
· Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all UVA Wise coursework and overall from all institutions attended
· Major coursework GPA of 3.0 or higher for endorsements in 6-12 English, Foreign Language, Theatre, and History
· Grade of “C-” or higher in all professional education courses
· Completion of at least six semester hours of coursework through UVA Wise
Assessment Requirements
Passing scores on appropriate assessments (Mathematics Competency Test, PRAXIS Subject Assessment, and Teaching Reading) are required by the following dates:
· Fall internship candidates: passing scores on assessments by June 1
· Spring internship candidates: passing scores on assessments by November 1
Professional Standards
· Demonstration of interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain successful professional relationships with students, parents, teachers, and supervisors in the school community
Pre-Internship Certifications and Training The following training must be completed before beginning the internship:
- Background check (completed at internship school district)
- Fingerprinting (completed at internship school district)
- Tort insurance through VEA
- Behavior Intervention and Support training (online)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training (online)
- Dyslexia Awareness Training (online)
- Cultural Competience Training (online)
- Tuberculosis skin test within one year of beginning internship (administered by College Nurse or Family Practitioner)
- Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or training
Licensure Application
Upon successful completion of the student teaching internship and all other degree and teaching license requirements, candidates will complete the VDOE electronic licensure application.
Student Teaching Internship Placements
The Coordinator of Intern Placements works with school administrators to arrange internships. Students are not permitted to request placements through school personnal, UVA Wise will contact school administrators for placements. Interns are typically placed within a 45-mile radius of UVA Wise and are responsible for providing their own transportation during the internship. Students enrolled in the A2B program will submit a request for Internship form to the Coordinator of the A2B Program, the semester prior to student teaching internship. Student requests are considered; however, request for specific placements are not always guaranted. The Corrdinator of the A2B Program and the Director of the TEP will work with each school district to arrange and secure an internship placement.
Teacher Education Program Appeals
Students who are denied admission to the Teacher Education Program by the Teacher Education Program Admissions Committee or whose admission status has been rescinded by the Director of the Teacher Education Program may submit a written appeal to the Provost within ten (10) days of the notification. Appeals are made in the form of a written appeal submitted to the UVA Wise Provost.
Non-degree Seeking Students (Licensure only)
Candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking an initial teaching license may apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program as non-degree status students. These candidates must meet the following requirements:
· Hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
· Be admitted as a non-degree status student at UVA Wise
· Complete all professional studies requirements, including admission to the TEP, Student Teaching Internships, and required assessments
TEACHING ENDORSEMENT AREAS
Endorsement: Career and Technical Education Business and Information Technology
Endorsement: Driver Education (add on)
Endoresment: Early Childhood for 3-Year Olds
Endorsement: Elementary Education PK6
Endorsement: Elementary Education PK6 (On-line-A2B)
Endorsement: English 6-12
Endorsement: Engineering
Endorsement: French PK12
Endorsement: Health and Physical Education PK12
Endorsement: History and Social Sciences 6-12
Endorsement: Library Media PK12
Endorsement: Mathematics 6-12
Endorsement: Mathematics Algebra I (add on)
Endorsement: Music Education-Instrumental PK12
Endorsement: Music Education-Vocal/Choral PK12
Endorsement: Science-Biology 6-12
Endorsement: Science-Chemistry 6-12
Endorsement: Science-Earth Science 6-12 (add on)
Endorsement: Spanish PK12
Endorsement: Special Education General Curriculum K12
Endorsement: Special Education General Curriculum K12 (Online-A2B)
Endorsement: Theatre Arts PK12
Licensure Requirements for all Teaching Endorsements
Students seeking any teaching license will meet requirements through the completion of an approved program. Some endorsement areas require a minor added to a major while other endorsements require a major to satisfy licensure requirements. Components of the approved program vary with each endorsement. Students will meet with education faculty to determine the specific endorsement requirements.
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