Teacher Education Programs
Just getting started?
Future Preschool Teacher
If you are new-to-college and interested in becoming a preschool teacher, Tyler offers the following programs:
- Early Childhood Career Studies Certificate
- Early Childhood Development Certificate
- Early Childhood Development Associate of Applied Science
For more information on any of these programs, contact Dr. Belinda Hooper by e-mail at bhooper@jtcc.edu or by phone at 804-706-5132.
Future K-12 Teacher
If you are new-to-college and interested in becoming a public school teacher, Tyler offers the following programs:
- General Studies, Teacher Education Specialization in Elementary (K-6)
- General Studies, Secondary Teacher Education Specialization in Mathematics Associate of Science
- Liberal Arts, Secondary Teacher Education Specialization in English Associate of Arts
- Liberal Arts, Secondary Teacher Education Specialization in History Associate of Arts
For more information on any of these programs, contact Victoria W. Brame by e-mail at vbrame@jtcc.edu or by phone at 804-706-5152.
Switching careers?
Future K-12 Teacher
If you have a college degree and you are interested in becoming a public school teacher, JTCC's Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) offers training and services through EducateVA. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree (with a minimum GPA of 2.5), have 5 years of full-time professional work experience, and have passed the PRAXIS Subject Assessment as well as the VCLA.
For more information, review the program web site, Educate VA, or contact the program office at 804-523-5671.
Needing professional development?
Current K-12 Teacher
If you are currently teaching and want to earn professional development points, JTCC offers a variety of recertification courses. Some examples include the following: Teaching Exceptional Children, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Classroom Management.
For a current list of professional development course offerings, contact Victoria W. Brame by e-mail at vbrame@jtcc.edu or by phone at 804-706-5152.
