- Do you enjoy learning?
- Do you like sharing ideas with others or helping people learn new skills?
- Are you the person other students call on when they have trouble understanding an assignment?
- Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children or teenagers?
If you answered yes to these questions, you might want to consider a career in teaching. At the University of Charleston, we have several bachelor degrees that prepare students like you for careers as a teacher:
- Elementary (Kindergarten-6th grade)
- English (5th grade-Adult)
- Social Studies (5th grade-Adult)
- Science (5th grade-Adult)
- Biology (9th grade-Adult)
- Wellness (PreK-Adult) (includes Physical Education and Health Education)
Why are we so proud of the Education Program at the University of Charleston?
- We’re proud of our graduates who are eligible to teach in 39 other states and DC.
- We’re proud of our 100% pass rate on the national PRAXIS exams and proud of several of our teacher candidates earning exemplary certificates for their high exam scores.
- We’re proud of our state accreditation, which means that the West Virginia Department of Education has found our program to be of high quality.
- We’re proud to be a candidate for membership in the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (UC’s national accreditation agency).
- We’re proud of our graduates who are assuming leadership positions in their schools.
Nationally, job prospects are good for teachers and critical needs exist in some areas.
- We’re proud that local and regional school systems actively recruit our graduates.
- We’re proud of UC’s core education program that offer courses in a variety of areas to encourage diversity, critical thinking, communication, citizenship, ethical practice, content knowledge, pedagogy, and dispositions.
So, what are you waiting for? Learn more about the University of Charleston’s Education Program. Then, apply to UC online for a degree and career that will make you proud.
Dr. Paige Carney
Director of Teacher Education
