Education Degree

The education program at Emory and Henry College prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer education degrees.

The Education program at Emory and Henry College is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee since 2008.

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Emory and Henry College

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA

Emory and Henry College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Emory, VA, which is a predominantly rural area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school enrolls 980 students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Emory and Henry College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Education
• Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Emory and Henry College. Scores in a range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 1296 to 1676 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for admission. Roughly 70% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $30,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 for the year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

The Emory and Henry College "Wasps" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.ehc.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).