Certification Areas

The West Virginia Department of Education has authorized WVU to provide programs to prepare candidates for certification in these specialization areas. While West Virginia has reciprocity with a number of other states, candidates who plan to teach elsewhere should familiarize themselves with the appropriate state requirements.

Below are the areas in which it is possible to prepare for state certification at West Virginia University.

Teacher Certification for General and Technical Education

Agriculture, 5-Adult
Art, PreK-Adult
Biology, 9-Adult
Chemistry, 9-Adult
Early Education, PreK-K
Elementary Education, K-6
English, 5-9, 5-Adult
French, PreK-Adult, 5-9, 5-Adult
General Math-Algebra 1, 5-9
General Science, 5-9, 5-Adult
German, 5-Adult
Health, 5-Adult
Journalism, 9-Adult
Mathematics, 5-Adult
Music, PreK-Adult
Physical Education, PreK-Adult
Physics, 9-Adult
Preschool Education, Birth-PreK
Reading Specialist, PreK-Adult
Social Studies, 5-9, 5-Adult
Spanish, PreK-Adult, 5-9, 5-Adult

Teacher Certification for Special Education

Gifted, 1-12
Multicategorical/Mild Disabilities, K-Adult (Behavioral Disorders excluding Autism, Mental Impairments, Specific Learning Disabilities)
Preschool Special Needs, PreK-K
Severely/Profoundly Impaired, K-Adult

Additional Certification Areas

School Counselor
School Principal
Supervisor of Instruction
Superintendent
Speech Language Pathologist