Teacher Licenses

Roanoke College offers teacher licensure programs with endorsements in the following areas:

Undergraduate Degree & Teacher Licenses:

• Elementary Education (PreK-6)
• Visual Art Education (PreK-12)
• Music Education Vocal/Choral (PreK-12)
• Theatre Arts (PreK-12)
• Health and Physical Education (PreK-12)
• English (6-12)
• English as a Second Language (PreK-12)
• English and Speech Add-on (6-12)
• English and Journalism Add-on (6-12)
• Foreign Languages: French; German; Spanish (PreK-12)
• Mathematics (6-12)
• Algebra I Add-on (6-12)
• Computer Science (6-12)
• Science: Biology; Chemistry; Physics (6-12)
• History and Social Science (6-12)

Teacher Licenses

• Professional Licensure Program (PLP)

For elementary licensure, freshmen and transfer students entering Roanoke College, major in a liberal arts discipline (any major except business administration) as required by the Virginia State Board of Education. Secondary education licensure candidates must complete a major in the appropriate subject.

Guidance in the selection of both General Education and elective courses is strongly advised. A second advisor from the Education faculty is required for all students seeking teacher licensure. Consultation with education faculty and a major advisor is necessary since requirements for licensure often differ from major requirements. Many secondary subjects require courses in addition to major courses for teacher licensure.

For teacher licensure, Honors courses will count in the same manner for General Education courses or major courses as in the Honors program. For specific information, consult with a major advisor.