COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
SCIENCE-CHEMISTRY
  1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in chemistry; or
  2. Completed a major in chemistry or 32 semester hours in chemistry, including:
    a. Inorganic chemistry,
    b. Organic chemistry,
    c. Physical chemistry, and
    d. Analytical chemistry.
ADD-ON ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1. An endorsement in another science discipline; and
2. Completed 18 semester hours in chemistry, including preparation in each of the following areas:
a. Inorganic chemistry,
b. Organic chemistry,
c. Physical chemistry, and
d. Analytical chemistry.

"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.