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May 13, 2025
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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Business & Computer Applications Education, BS
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Please see Early Childhood Education, BS and Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 3, BS on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.
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Business & Computer Application Major Core: 52 Credits
Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:
Professional Education Core: 36 Credits
Student Teaching: 8 Credits
Electives: 0 Credits
Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128. Business & Computer App Major Total Credits: 128
Additional Business and Computer Application Education Major and Course Information
Technology Requirement: prior to admission to the UMW Teacher Education Program (TEP), each student must demonstrate basic technology skills either by obtaining a passing score (600 out of 1000) on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or by obtaining at least a B- on a computer skills course. The UMW courses designed to meet this need are either COMS 115 - Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits). Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTY 220 as an elective prior to enrolling in EDU 311 . Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship for EDU 495S . Consult with the Director of Field Experiences to determine appropriate number of credits. A recent certificate of first aid & safety (including child and adult CPR and AED, & infant CPR) is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement. |
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