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Candidates must already possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, English, Earth science, history, mathematics, physics or political science prior to beginning the graduate coursework. In addition, after a thorough transcript review, candidates must meet all required content-area competencies as set forth by the Virginia  \nDepartment of Education (VDOE) in order to be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License in Secondary Education upon completion of this program.  \nThis three-semester graduate licensure program starts with foundational pedagogical concepts and skills, with the subsequent semesters building on those experiences. Candidates who complete the program will participate in field experiences in addition to student teaching, as well as be fully equipped with essential teacher \"tool-kit\" skills for successful classroom instruction. If a candidate has content-area coursework remaining, their program may extend beyond three-semesters in order to meet all requirements for licensure.  \nThrough advisement and thorough transcript review, applicants must complete all required content competencies.  \nGraduates of this program will:  \n• Learn how to be an educator through hands-on and practical learning experiences  \n• Design and deliver curricula that effectively impact student learning  \n• Implement cutting-edge best practices for classroom instruction  \n• Value diversity of and collaborate with colleagues, parents and students  \n• Experience fieldwork hours in diverse school settings in addition to student teaching  \n• Learn from nationally recognized faculty who consistently deliver real, formative support  \n• Be reflective practitioners who continually evaluate their instruction  \n• Value lifelong learning, engage in professional development and conduct educational research  \n• Help alleviate the Virginia teacher shortage  \n*Our programs specifically prepare students for a Virginia Teaching License. Contact the Education Support Center ([https://www.jmu.edu/coe/esc/](https://www.jmu.edu/coe/esc/)[ ](https://www.jmu.edu/coe/esc/)[index.shtml](index.shtml)) for more information on how to be eligible for an out-of-state license after completion of our program.  \nThis program is designed to be completed in 3 semesters. Summer courses are required.  \nLicensure/Certification  \nCandidates should note that actual teacher licensure requirements may differ from the catalog requirements listed for a program because changes enacted by the Virginia Department of Education or accrediting agencies may have occurred after the catalog copy was approved. Therefore, it is important for students to confer with their education advisors on a regular basis.  \nThis program meets the educational requirements for licensure orcertification in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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