Vocational Board

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