Vocational Board

VISION

We envision that students K-12th grade and beyond will fulfill their potential and lead successful and productive lives in the 21st  century through vocational education.

General Requirement forCertification

1. The minimum age for an individual seeking certification shall be 21         years of age.

2. A minimum of three years work experience to qualify for a temporary     certification.

3. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

4. Display of good moral character, through submission of police     records.

5. Proof of good health, a physician's statement.

6. Completed application.

7. Official transcript from an accredited college, university, or other     accredited institution of higher learning.

8. Applicant should present a copy of their license (in areas requiring     licensing) or sit a competency exam.

 

 9. Completion of seven of the following basic core teaching courses

        *Foundations of Education................................................UVI Core Code: EDU 221

        Early Childhood Education-Child Development...............UVI Core Codes: EDU 108/113

        *Educational Psychology.................................................UVI Core Code: EDU 230

        Classroom Student Teaching/Management.....................UVI Core Code: EDU 351(2 cer)

        *Measurement and Evaluation..................................UVI Core Code: EDU 450(2 cer)

        *History of the Virgin Islands.....................................UVI Core Code: SOC 342

        *Methods -Curriculum and Instruction........................UVI Core Code: EDU 250

        Introduction to Special Education..............................UVI Core Code: EDU 302

        Instructural Design and Technology.........................UVI Core Code: EDU 350(2 cer)

        Student Teaching......................................................UVI Core Code: EDU 469

        Student Teaching Seminar........................................UVI Core Code: EDU 497

 

Application Procedures

A valid application must include the following:

1. A complete department application form.

2. Official transcript from an accredited college, university, or institution.

3. Proof of citizenship, or legal status/residence status.

4.Proof of good health.

5. Police record over the past five years

6. Required fee of $25.00. Fee is subject to change on the annual basis due to rise in cost of living.

7. Completion of the basic core teaching courses within a period of three years.

Please click on Vocational Board Certification document for more information:  document Vocational Board Certification (59 KB)

 

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