2021-2022 University Catalog archived
Education (EDUC)
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Education Studies (EDUC)
(See “Students Preparing for Teaching ”)
Education Studies offers students the opportunity to work toward a teaching credential (specifically a Virginia teaching license) in elementary, middle, or secondary education. Licensure can be earned in the following endorsement areas:
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Elementary Education:
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Pre-Kindergarten-to-6
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Middle Education:
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English; History and Social Sciences; Mathematics; Science
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Secondary Education:
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Biology; Chemistry; Chinese; Computer Science; Earth Science; English; French; German; History and Social Sciences; Instrumental and Vocal Music; Journalism; Latin; Mathematics; Physics; Spanish; Theater; Visual Arts
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The requirements for each endorsement area are listed on the education studies website. EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education is open to all students. Upper-level education courses are also open to all students who wish to teach in public or private schools or who have an interest in education but do not wish to earn licensure. Instructor consent is required for upper-level courses for students who have not completed EDUC 200 - Foundations of Education.
Education Studies Director: Haley W. Sigler
Core Faculty
First date is the year in which the faculty member began service as regular faculty at the University. Second date is the year of appointment to the present rank.
Timothy M. Diette, Ph.D.—(2004)-2019
Professor of Economics and Senior Advisor to the President for Strategic Analysis
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Christopher Dobbins, Ed.D—(2015)-2021
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities
Ed.D. University of Georgia
Shane M. Lynch, D.M.A—(2009)-2021
Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
D.M.A., University of Washington, Seattle
Eric Moffa, Ed.D.—(2016)-2019
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Ed.D., West Virginia University
Haley Sigler, Ph.D.—(2007)-2016
Associate Professor of Education
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Minor
Interdisciplinary Minor
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