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2016-2017 University Catalog

International Elementary Education (PK-6) Licensure Graduate Certificate


Banner Code: E1-CERG-IEEL

College: College of Education and Human Development  
Department: Graduate School of Education  

This 27-credit certificate offers course work leading to teacher licensure (Virginia) in Elementary Education PK-6. The program prepares educators for international teaching assignments. Additionally, this program prepares students who wish to teach in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools worldwide by integrating IB curriculum into the licensure coursework. Students completing the licensure requirements may take EDUC 621 - Teaching and Learning in the International Baccalaureate Program  as an additional course to become eligible for the International Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching and Learning through the IB. The course work may be completed in the part-time evening program or during the summer intensive program.

Pre-requisites for admission:

  • Praxis Core or equivalent

  • Must be within 9 credits of completion of elementary education endorsements

The graduate certificate in international elementary education (PK-6) licensure may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

Internship Options


A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790 , is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:

  • Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher.  Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities. 
  • On-the-job Internship:  Available only to students who are employed as full-time international elementary teachers and are teaching in an accredited international school.

Total: 27 credits