Teacher Preparation
Becoming a great teacher means embarking on a program of study that will give you both the content and pedagogical knowledge you need to be successful. Our programs are designed to prepare you to become a highly qualified teacher who is licensed to teach in Virginia and in many other states.
We offer three program options:
Combined Bachelor's to Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Five-Year Degree
Current Christopher Newport students can apply during their junior year and earn a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a recommendation for a license to teach in Virginia in one additional year.
Already Degreed to Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Licensure
Those who have obtained a baccalaureate degree and desire to enroll in the Master of Arts in Teaching with Licensure program enter in a degree-seeking status.
Initial Licensure
Those who have obtained a baccalaureate degree and desire to seek a Commonwealth of Virginia license enter in a non-degree status.
MAT with Initial Licensure
Christopher Newport seniors and those who already hold a bachelor’s degree can apply to the MAT program. You’ll earn a master’s degree and a recommendation for a license to teach in Virginia in one-and-a-half to two years.
Initial Licensure
Students who already hold a bachelor’s degree can apply to the program as a non-degree student and complete a series of graduate classes. You’ll earn a recommendation for a license to teach in Virginia in one to one-and-a-half years.
We offer 12 teaching endorsements in a variety of fields, all of which were reviewed and accredited by CAEP:
- Biology (grades 6–12)
- Chemistry (grades 6–12)
- Elementary (grades PK–6)
- English (grades 6–12)
- English as a second language (grades PK–12)
- History and social science (grades 6–12)
- Mathematics (grades 6–12)
- Music, choral (grades PK–12)*
- Music, instrumental (grades PK–12)*
- Physics (grades 6–12)
- Spanish (grades PK–12)
- Visual art (grades PK–12)
*five-year program only