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Degrees
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Bachelor of Arts, Education- Interdisciplinary English, Elementary PK-3, Elementary and Middle School PK-6,6-8
To provide an introduction to courses in English language and literature as a foundation for a career in teaching and to enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach grades PK-3, PK-6, 6-8 (depending on choices in professional studies). Note: Students pursuing licensure to teach with a major in Interdisciplinary English must notify the Neff Center immediately and are advised by a member of the Neff Center for Teacher Education in consultation with the Chair of the English Department.
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Bachelor of Arts, Education- Interdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Science, Elementary and Middle School PK-6,6-8
To enable students to meet Virginia requirements for licensure to teach history and social sciences in the elementary and middle schools.
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Masters of Education, Education- Professional Studies Master of Education, 5-year Program
Students may select a five year program leading to the appropriate bachelor’s degree and a professional studies master of education degree. This option provides more subject area content for teacher preparation students at the undergraduate level and significant professional preparation in the fifth year. Students may also select a special education option that meets the endorsement requirements for special education - general curriculum K-12. Students must complete at least 32 semester hours at the graduate level to receive the master’s degree.
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Masters of Education, Education- Professional Studies Master of Education: Special Education- General Curriculum K-12 Endorsement Track
Students may select a five year program leading to the appropriate bachelor’s degree and a Professional Studies Master’s degree while meeting the certification requirements for endorsement in special education-general curriculum K-12. Students in this track also meet certification requirements for general education endorsements. This option provides more subject area content for teacher preparation students at the undergraduate level and significant professional preparation in the fifth year.
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Masters of Education, Professional Studies Master of Education, Fast Track Program
A Fast Track Master in Education (M.Ed.) degree is available for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a teachable area but lack the professional studies (teacher preparation) requirements. This program can be completed in one academic year, usually two semesters and one summer course, and leads to initial licensure to teach in the chosen grade or subject.
World of Work
- <h4 class="lw_blurbs_title"></h4><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Student teaching and observation experiences throughout the program.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Multiple opportunities to practice teaching and presentation skills.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">All professional work displayed in a professional portfolio.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Required continued reflection enhances career growth.</span></li></ul></div>
Licensure Options:
Students planning to teach in secondary school, grades 6-12, choose from these majors: Biology, Chemistry, Geography/Earth Science, English, History, Mathematics, or Physics.
Students planning to teach at the PK-12 level choose from these majors: Art/Visual Arts, Spanish, Physical Education, Music, Instrumental, or Music, Vocal.
Special Education, K-12 General Curriculum is offered as an add-on endorsement. Human Health and Performance majors can add-on a Drivers Education endorsement.
News:
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3313-new-teachers-for-tomorrow-program-and-smyth-county"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.jpg" alt="Left to right: Smyth County Administrator Mr. Shawn Utt, Emory & Henry Provost and Executive Vice President Dr. Michael J. Puglisi, V..." width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2738,1825/15333_EmoryHenry-TeachersforTomorrow-SmythCountyPromise-2-7-24_106.rev.1707330320.jpg 3x" data-max-w="2738" data-max-h="1825" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3313-new-teachers-for-tomorrow-program-and-smyth-county">New Teachers for Tomorrow Program and Smyth County Promise Announced for Smyth County High School Students Offering Affordable Tuition Pathway</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> Area Smyth County high school students will have a new affordable option in the region to become teachers thanks to a new Teachers for Tomorrow Program and Smyth County Promise unveiled at a signing ceremony with education leaders from Emory & Henry College, Virginia Highlands Community College and Wytheville Community College. Representatives from each of the community stakeholders attended the ceremony to commemorate the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at Oak Point Elementary School in Marion on Wednesday, February 7.</p><a href="/live/news/3313-new-teachers-for-tomorrow-program-and-smyth-county" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>
- <div class="lw_news_image"><span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/news/3377-emory-henry-holds-academic-signing-day-for"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.webp 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.webp 3x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.jpg 3x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.jpg" alt="35th B. G. Raines Education Forum" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.jpg 2x, /live/image/scale/3x/gid/83/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/780,0,2393,1614/15506_BG-Raines-Education-Forum_3-19-24_1349.rev.1711048330.jpg 3x" data-max-w="1613" data-max-h="1614" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span></div><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_news_headline"><a href="/live/news/3377-emory-henry-holds-academic-signing-day-for">Emory & Henry Holds Academic Signing Day for Future Teachers in the Region</a></h4><div class="lw_news_summary"><p> The Emory & Henry College Department of Education held a successful 35th B. G. Raines Education Forum on Tuesday, March 19 in Abingdon at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center where two future teachers committed to two different educational pathways now offered at Emory & Henry.</p><a href="/live/news/3377-emory-henry-holds-academic-signing-day-for" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div></div>