COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
SCIENCE--EARTH SCIENCE
  1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in earth science; or
  2. Completed a major in geology with at least one course in each of the following: oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy, or 32 semester hours in earth sciences, including:
    a. Geology: 18 semester hours,
    b. Oceanography,
    c.Meteorology, and
    d. Astronomy.

    ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
  1. An endorsement in another science discipline; and
  2. Completed 18 semester hours in earth sciences, including preparation in each of the following areas:
    a. Geology
    b. Oceanography,
    c. Meteorology, and
    d. Astronomy.

"Individuals applying for an initial license through the alternate route as prescribed by the Board of Education must meet the following criteria to be eligible to request experiential learning credits in lieu of the coursework for the endorsement (teaching) content area":

  • Hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
  • Have atleast five years of documented full-time work experience that may include
    specialized training related to the endorsement sought; and
  • Have met qualifying score on the content knowledge assessment prescribed by the Board of Education.