Education

 

Certification Areas

• Elementary Education (K–6)
• Wellness (Physical Education & Health Education) (Pre-K to Adult)
• Special Education  — A multicategorical special education certification in combination with a content area certification

Additional Program Information

• Accreditation from the West Virginia Department of Education
• Accredited by National Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
• Variety of certification areas include Elementary Education K–6, Wellness Pre-K–Adult (Physical Education and Health Education), Special Education
• Multicategorical, special education certification may be taken in conjunction with one of the above content certification areas
• Small classes that encourage active participation by students
• “Smart” classrooms and computer labs that feature innovative technology
• National leader in integrating Liberal Learning Outcomes for Education and liberal arts courses, emphasizing skills in communication, creativity, citizenship, critical thinking, ethical practice, and science throughout a student’s program
• Field experiences beginning freshman year with ethnically and economically diverse students in rural, urban, and suburban schools
• West Virginia Department of Education recognized by all 50 states and the District of Columbia