EDU 200 - Introduction to Teaching as a Profession

Credits 3

Provides an orientation to the teaching profession in Virginia including historical perspectives, current issues, and future trends in education on the national and state levels. Emphasizes information about teacher licensure examinations, steps to certification, teacher preparation and induction programs, and attention to critical shortage areas in Virginia. Includes a required supervised field placement in a K-12 school. This course is intended to transfer.

Lecture 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): 24 semester hours of transfer coursework.