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The purpose of the B.S.Ed. in Secondary Education and Teaching is to prepare students to serve as initially licensed teachers in grades six through 12 as well as to serve as educators and leaders in schools and community-based settings. Students enrolled in the English education or history education concentrations will be required to declare a double major in the Bachelor of Arts in English or History, respectively. The program will focus on providing students with a solid foundation in secondary education and subject content. Through the core education curriculum, students will become knowledgeable about professional roles and workplace responsibilities while learning basic abilities in the planning and implementation of classroom lessons for students in grades six through 12. The core curriculum instills fundamental knowledge and skills, with opportunities for observation and application in a variety of settings. Through the core curriculum, students will develop the content knowledge and skills in order to deliver relevant and rigorous pedagogy. Graduates will be prepared to work in public and private middle and high schools across Virginia, with particular focus in urban and other high-need areas. Graduates will be capable of working with diverse learners and adapting instructional programs based on the needs of their students and clients. Successful completion of the program will result in licensure in secondary English, history, or math education (grades six through 12).

Graduates typically work in public or private school systems, child care centers, and youth service organizations. Teaching in public schools requires licensure. Be sure to explore the certification requirements in the state you want to teach in as they can differ across states. Graduates can also find work with programs such as Richmond Teacher Residency, Americorps, PeaceCorps, Fulbright Student Program, City Year, America Reads or The Literacy Lab. Learn more and explore potential career pathways.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5+ required. Students must submit the Change of Major form. After the School of Education verifies that the student meets the GPA requirement, the School of Education advising office will email the student with their proposed plan of study and a Google Form link to register for a virtual group Change of Major session. Students must attend the full virtual session. Once attendance is confirmed, the student’s major will be officially changed to the desired Education program.