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Fall 2022 application is now open!
Single Semester Completion
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$1,012 Per Course
*Tuition based on resident
fees
Teacher Fast Track
Invest in your future with Bluefield State's Alternative Teacher Certification program endorsed by
West Virginia's Department of
Education (WVDE) as an accelerated pathway to earning a teaching license for those who:
1 Hold a
bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2 Have
a 2.5 or higher
cumulative GPA
3 Pass
qualifying exams in basic
skills and chosen content area(s)
4 Apply to the
WVDE to participate
in Alternative Certification coursework
5 Have a
successful outcome on
required criminal history checks
Only Two Courses
Classroom Management (EDUC 496):
An overview of current research and theories of learning and classroom management. Topics include
behavior and classroom management techniques including the physical environment, motivation, routines,
time management and self-regulation.
General Methods (EDUC 497):
Explore all aspects of a teacher's responsibilities with opportunities for curriculum and planning,
lesson delivery, and reflection. Gain experience with goals and
objectives, instructional strategies, assessment of and for learning, formative and summative
assessment, student engagement for learning, differentiated instruction, technology, content knowledge,
communicating with parents and students, and collaborating/involvement with school and community and
parents.
Expert Faculty
Dr. Shelia Sargent-Martin
Dr. Terene Stiltner