Online Certificate in Teaching Elementary Education
VCU School of Education
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Prepare to teach in high need schools with VCU’s online graduate certificate in teaching elementary education. Gain in-depth curriculum knowledge and put it to work during a one-year residency in the classroom.
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The graduate Certificate in Teaching Elementary Education prepares students to become teachers in high-needs and hard-to-staff elementary schools. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of science, social studies, literacy and mathematics pedagogy and content. The program provides field experiences during a one-year residency to expose students to classroom teaching and classroom management. Graduates will be prepared to teach in elementary (PK-6) classroom settings and will meet the needs of elementary students with a focus on urban and high-needs schools. This program is available in an online format.
The certificate offers a unique learning opportunity for students planning to teach in urban and high-needs schools in the Greater Richmond area. Information on the RTR program can be found at teachRTR.org.
Graduates will receive a credential for successfully completing the program. The certificate does not provide full teacher licensure; however, the course work may be used to fulfill the requirements for provisional teacher licensure through a public school system.
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