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)