Education Program (Teaching Licensure)
The Hollins Education program prepares teachers who demonstrate best practices in connecting content with evidence-based pedagogical methods to nurture the academic, social, and emotional development of each student. Our teacher education preparation (TEP) program graduates are reflective practitioners who are able to elicit meaningful and measurable data to inform their instructional decision-making. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) lists Hollins University as an approved educator preparation program. The Hollins Education Program was awarded national accreditation for a period of seven years from 2015 to 2022 by TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) in each of the following initial licensure areas:
- Elementary education (preK-6);
- Secondary education (6-12): biology, chemistry, English, history and social sciences, mathematics, and physics;
- (preK-12): French, Spanish, Latin, and Visual Arts
The program will be reviewed by the newly established accrediting body CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) in Spring 2022.
Programs
B.A. + teaching license (four years)
You can earn a bachelor’s degree in a chosen discipline and a teaching license in four years.
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B.A. + teaching license + M.A.T. (five years)
In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in a chosen field, stay at Hollins for an extra year and earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree along with your teaching license.
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Transfer Students
We have many students who complete their college experience at Hollins University after starting their education degree elsewhere.
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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution? You can earn teaching licensure and the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) at the same time. This program is ideal for college graduates in many fields who believe teaching is their calling. It was the first of its kind in the Roanoke Valley.
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What You'll Learn
Love Learning, Love Teaching
“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.” Nikos Kazantzakis
The above quote is a perfect example of my experience with Hollins University Education Department. It combines everything we have learned to do and become into one beautiful statement. Thank you for being my bridge and encouraging me to build my own!
Jennifer Lant, PK-6Blending Passion with Skills
The education program can be quite rigorous! However, as I continue to move through the program, I feel accomplished and prepared to teach. Our program has helped me to reflect and grow as an individual, and I have truly learned how to learn. I am thankful for the many lessons and look forward to using them in my classroom!
Bethany Rhodenizer, B.A., Latin, Secondary Latin and History/Social Sciences