-Dr. Malcolm Lively, Associate Professor, Director of Teacher Education
The Education Department is committed to providing prospective teachers with a broad-based, liberal arts oriented education as well as the highest quality of disciplinary preparation in the content area fields and teaching methodology. Unique features of this program include early supervised field experiences (usually beginning in the sophomore year), strong mentoring efforts by faculty and staff, and the development of area school partnerships through advisory committees and school division contacts. Please visit the Teacher's Rock campaign to learn more about teaching in Virginia.
Students must complete the appropriate forms to be accepted to the Education Department.
Application for Admittance to the Education Program (PDF)
Education Program Criteria (PDF)
Application and Department Information (PDF)
Recommendation Form (PDF)
Tuition Assistance
Many tuition assistance programs are available throughout the state of
Virginia. A current list is available below.
» Tuition assistance programs [PDF]
Student Virginia Education Association (SVEA)
If you are interested in joining the SVEA contact the group sponsor Dr. Sullivan.
Career Commitment
Many school systems offer a career commitment program. The purpose of the program is to identify and hire potential teachers for the next school year. For the 2008-2009 school year, Chesapeake Public Schools offered career commitment to five Virginia Wesleyan students.
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