Business and Computer Application for Educator’s Licensure

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(for students who have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and are seeking a teaching license)

Refer to Early Childhood Education, BS , Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3, BS for information on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business.
Must meet the following minimum requirements for entrance into the Teacher Education Program (TEP):
- Overall GPA in undergraduate Business degree program, with no grade lower than C- in courses required for the major.
- Completion of the TEP application form.
Must complete all requirements of TEP, including successful completion of Gateways 1, 2, and 3 of the TEP evaluation process.
Must pass a criminal background check prior to being admitted to the field experiences for the professional education classes and prior to student teaching.
Contact the Director of Field Experiences for licensure information.

Following is the class layout for those students who already have obtained a Business Administration, BS and would like to get their teaching certification.

Required Courses

BMIS 397 - Methods & Materials in Computer Applications 2 Credit(s)
BUS 351 - Methods & Materials of Business Theory Subjects 2 Credit(s)
EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 306 - School Law & Advocacy for All K -12 Learners 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
EDU 495S - Student Teaching: 5 -12 2-15 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)

Additional Courses

Students may also be required to take additional computer application courses depending up on the courses they have previously taken:

BMIS 311 - Management Information Systems Credit(s)
CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office 4 Credit(s)
CAPP 251 - Advanced Microsoft Office 4 Credit(s)
CAPP 258 - Advanced Microsoft Access 3 Credit(s)
COMS 212 - Introduction to Web Design 4 Credit(s)
ITS 205 - Computer Hardware & Software Management 4 Credit(s)

For Those Who Already Hold a Teaching License

For individuals who already hold a teaching license in another secondary education content area, adding a new content area endorsement in Business & Computer Applications Education requires completion of appropriate content coursework, including BMIS 397 and BUS 351 . Some professional education courses may be waived. These individuals are not required to complete student teaching EDU 495S ) or an internship, unless seeking an additional degree. Individuals with an elementary education license must complete a teaching internship in an appropriate secondary classroom (4 credits of supervised internship for at least two semesters).