Delivering Well Prepared Teachers Policy
Virginia does not offer certification in general science for secondary teachers. Teachers must be certified in a specific discipline within the subject area of science.
Middle school science teachers in Virginia must earn a science concentration that includes courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth and space science, with a laboratory course in two of the four areas. Commendably, candidates must also pass the Praxis II "Middle School Science" test.
Virginia recognized the factual accuracy of this analysis.