Become a Teacher

To teach in West Virginia, the state requires that you complete an accredited, state-approved teacher preparation program and pass the required PRAXIS tests. WVU teacher candidates are also required to complete and pass an edTPA website , a nationally-scored teacher performance assessment.

Teacher Preparation Programs Leading to Initial Teacher Certification:

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
• STEM: Secondary science and math education
• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education (Preschool Special Needs, Pre-K - K, online)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Extension Education
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
• Bachelor of Arts in English/Secondary Education
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Kinesiology
• Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies/Secondary Education

Advanced Teacher Education Programs

• Master of Arts in Literacy Education (Reading Specialist, PreK-Adult)
• Master of Arts in Elementary Mathematics Specialist (Elementary Mathematics Specialist, K-6)