About this Program
This program leads to eligibility for teacher licensure in Virginia. Licensure in English prepares students for a full range of secondary school teaching assignments. The program is accredited by the State of Virginia; in addition, Virginia has licensure reciprocity agreements with thirty other states, should the student leave Virginia. The program combines the usual requirements of a college major and minor. Students take courses in the English department (ENGL) of the College of Arts and Letters and Teaching and Learning department of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies. Students receive a Bachelor of Arts in English. Graduates of our program have been recognized for their teaching across the Hampton Roads schools.
Program Highlights
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Prepares reflective, equity-minded English teachers with strong disciplinary backgrounds
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Provides opportunities to participate in field experiences in schools, as well as in university and community programs that aim to empower readers and writers
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Offers an option of working toward a Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) certificate through Old Dominion University’s English Department
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Invites alumni to participate in a teacher inquiry group that supports them in their professional growth and reflective practice as they transition from the university to the classroom
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Requirements
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Apply for and be admitted into the approved English teacher preparation program after 60 credits of coursework
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Maintain the minimum required grade point averages (GPA):
- A cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required.
- A major/content GPA of 2.75 is required – all upper-division English courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher. Lower-division and English W courses must be passed with a grade of C or higher.
- A professional education GPA of 2.75 is required – all professional education courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher.
Transfer
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Careers
Check out these ideas from ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿'s Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Plan, coordinate, or edit content of material for publication. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication. Includes technical editors.
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Cost
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Save
Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid.
Financial Aid
The offers financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students. The offers financial aid to undergraduate and graduate students. The ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Office of Financial Aid has a list of scholarships for current and prospective students.
TEACH Grant
Through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, Congress created the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program that provides grants to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
Hattie Strong Foundation Scholarship
Learn more about applying for the . For more information, contact the Office of Clinical Experiences, 2345 Education Building, 757-683-3348.
The Virginia Scholarship Loan Program (VSLP)
The primary purpose of the is to provide financial support to students who are interested in pursuing a teaching career in one of the top five critical shortage teaching areas. The critical shortage teaching areas are determined annually through the Supply and Demand Survey for School Personnel, based on data received by school divisions in Virginia. The application is received from VDOE each April. For more information, contact the Office of Clinical Experiences, 2345 Education Building, 757-683-3348.
Student Loan Cancellation/Deferment Options for Teachers
Under the , if you teach full-time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.
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