Teacher Education & Leadership
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- Doctor of Health Sciences
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- Department of Physician Assistant Studies
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Teacher Education & Leadership graduate programs
M.S. in Education
Ideal for practicing and prospective educators. Includes options for licensure and non-licensure and specific content area studies.
Learn moreM.S. in Educational Leadership
Designed to prepare professional personnel to fill positions as preK-12 school principals or instructional supervisors in Virginia.
Learn moreM.S. in Special Education
Ideal for practicing and prospective educators. Design a program of study to meet your interests and teacher licensure needs.
Learn moreM.S. in Education - Mathematics Education
Ideal for practicing and prospective educators within secondary and higher education. A fully online program.
Learn moreM.S. in Literacy Education
Ideal for practicing teachers. The reading specialist (K-12) program leads to a Master of Science in literacy education.
Learn moreEd.D in Education
Designed to prepare practicing professional educators to fill positions as educational leaders at the district level in Virginia.
Learn moreCertificates
Licensed teachers can receive an certificates in multiple areas.
Learn MoreEndorsements
Licensed teachers can receive an add-on endorsement in multiple areas.
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General Information
Graduate studies in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership are designed to prepare graduate students for administrative, supervisory and related instructional and non-instructional positions in Virginia’s educational system.
Each major or program of study requires a series of courses unique to that discipline. Careful selection of electives and supporting courses permits a graduate student to develop an individualized program of study with an emphasis on one or more of the following areas:
- Results-oriented teaching skills (preschool through administration)
- Preparation for various professional areas within education
- Additional endorsement for teachers already licensed
- Preparation for doctoral studies
Next Steps
- Potential graduate students who are interested in a master's degree and/or licensure coursework in general education (elementary, middle, or secondary) are encouraged to contact the Education Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Ryan Smith, at 540-831-6158.
- Potential graduate students who are interested in a master's degree or licensure coursework in the special education field are encouraged to contact the Special Education Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Karen Douglas, at 540-831-5313.
- Potential graduate students who are interested in a master’s degree in educational leadership are encouraged to contact the Educational Leadership Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Brad Bizzell, at 540-831-5140.
- Potential graduate students who are interested in a master’s degree or certificate in mathematics education are encouraged to contact the Mathematics Education Program Coordinator, Dr. Darryl Corey, at 540-831-7622.
- Potential graduate students who are interested in a master’s degree or certificate in literacy education are encouraged to contact the Literacy Education Program Coordinator, Dr. Katie Hilden-Clouse, at 540-831-6400.
- Potential graduate students who are interested in the doctor of education program are encouraged to contact the Ed.D. Program Coordinator, Dr. Theresa Burriss, at 540-831-6857.
All potential graduate students should begin by completing the Request for Information Form.