School of Education
Make a difference every day
At MBU’s School of Education, we’re committed to empowering the next generation of forward-thinking educators and advocates. Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Our programs are designed to help you do just that.
Whether you’re looking to teach for the first-time or level up your career with specialized skills, or are seeking a career in behavior analysis, we have you covered. Our school offers a collaborative environment of inquiry and innovation, and our faculty are experts in the very latest pedagogical approaches.
Explore our programs, faculty, and more to see if our School is the right fit for you!
Our Programs
Get ready for a life-changing experience. Our programs equip you with the skills and confidence you need to excel in your career. We offer a variety of paths to Virginia teacher licensure, behavioral analysis credentials, and professional development.
View our Teacher Education accreditation report.
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Teacher Education Program
MBU’s Teacher Education Program (TEP) is an accredited program that prepares students for initial teaching licensure or additional endorsements by Commonwealth of Virginia standards.
TEP establishes progressive requirements that students must meet in order to obtain endorsements. TEP is completed in addition to undergraduate, PBTL, or graduate program coursework.
Our Faculty
Our school’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Future Educators Academy
MBU’s School of Education is proud to partner with Germanna Community College and Laurel Ridge Community College, supporting their Future Educators Academy (FEA) graduates towards Elementary or Special Education teaching licensure.
FEA graduates with a 3.0 GPA receive guaranteed transfer admission to MBU’s Teacher Education Program. Additionally, FEA graduates who choose to study online are eligible for a special tuition discount.
School FAQs
No, but they will be required to comply with all competencies, assessments, and Virginia Standards of Learning for their area of endorsement. This program prepares students to obtain teaching licenses only by Commonwealth of Virginia licensure standards.
Students seeking teacher licensure must complete practicums and student teaching in an accredited school. All activities, competencies, and Virginia Standards of Learning that are addressed in each experience must apply to Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines. The Practicum and Student-Teaching Handbook contains all guidelines for those who reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia and for those who live in other states.
Our programs provide teaching licenses for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Yes, all of our ABA programs meet curricular requirements for students pursuing examination eligibility through “Pathway 2” (behavior analytic coursework).
Please visit BACB.com for more information on routes to board certification.
No; students who are pursuing board credentials complete fieldwork requirements independently, and most often “on the job.” The program is happy to provide guidance to students who may be seeking appropriate employment that will meet fieldwork requirements; additionally, students in the MS in ABA program do receive coursework on experiential and practice skills as part of their degree requirements. ABA fieldwork is not a program requirement to successfully complete any of our ABA offerings but is required for board examination eligibility.
Please visit BACB.com for more information on supervised independent fieldwork requirements.
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