Prospective Students

Major in the STEM field you love today. Make a difference in the world tomorrow.

Are you pursuing a STEM major? Do you want to make a positive impact and help change the world after graduation? Have you ever considered teaching? Now is your chance to take on both by joining the WVUteach program. Earn your four-year STEM degree while also preparing for a secondary education teaching certification in math or science.

Talk with a Master Teacher or Student Ambassador to learn more

Hear from WVUteach Students.

What is WVUteach?

Reasons to Be a Teacher

WVUteach Program Summary

Getting Started

See more at WVUteach's YouTube Channel.

Majors best fitted for the WVUteach program:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Biochemistry
Mathematics
Forensic Chemistry
Forensic Biology
Forensic Examiner
Engineering Fields
Computer Science
Environmental Geoscience
Geology
Psychology
Neuroscience
Animal and Nutritional Sciences
Environmental, Soil and Water

Register for your first Fall semester class today.

Register for your first Fall semester class ARSC 120 today or talk to your adviser if you need assistance! If you have additional questions about WVUteach, you can request a phone or video meeting with a WVUteach representative, meet with your departmental adviser or email us anytime.

The benefits.

At WVU

Earn one four-year degree and gain endless career options.
Become eligible for a secondary education teaching certification upon graduation while majoring in the STEM field you love.
Take teaching for a test drive your first semester freshman year. The introductory course (ARSC 120) also counts toward Honors credit and has no exams.
Gain early and continuous field experience in hands-on training and hone new skillsets that will give you an edge for any career path. Refine public speaking skills and learn how to communicate about your STEM field.
Get support from WVUteach coaches and mentors for job searches, resume building, interview practices and more.

After graduation.

Make a difference in the lives of countless middle and high school students.
Easily secure high-demand teaching jobs upon competition of the program and certification.
As certified math and science teachers are sought out nationwide, find teaching jobs throughout West Virginia and across the country, as the West Virginia certification is transferable to a number of states.
Become a high school teacher, who on average, rate their lives better than members of all other professions except physicians.
Find more opportunities for upward mobility, salary advancement and administrative roles.
Access student loan forgiveness programs and scholarships.

What to expect?

WVUteach candidates complete a 27-30 credit hour course of study that is designed to include early and frequent classroom teaching experiences prior to their student teaching experience. WVUteach integrates all aspects of teaching into a holistic curriculum. Instructional methods are inquiry-based with an emphasis on active student learning, integrated technology and project-based instruction.

See our full course breakdown

As you major in your STEM discipline, you will take one or more focused WVUteach courses per semester to prepare you for the West Virginia certification to teach secondary biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, earth and space science, general science or computer science.
You will not have to give up other post-graduate options, and you will still be able to go to graduate school, other professional schools or into the STEM workforce.

Once you complete the WVUteach program, you will have fulfilled the qualifications to be eligible for secondary teaching certification by the West Virginia Department of Education in tandem with your four-year STEM degree.