COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS
MATHEMATICS
  1. Graduated from an approved teacher preparation program in mathematics; or
  2. Completed a major in mathematics or 36 semester hours of course work distributed in each of the following areas:
    a. Algebra -- Experience shall include linear and abstract algebra;
    b. Geometry -- Experience shall include Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries;
    c. Analytic geometry;
    d. Probability and statistics;
    e. Discrete mathematics -- Experience shall include the study of mathematical properties of finite sets and systems and linear programming;
    f. Computer Science -- Experience shall include computer programming; and
    g. Calculus -- Experience shall include multi-variable calculus.

"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.