M.A.Ed. cohorts for teachers in K-12

• For the combination 5-year program (BA/BS in a teaching subject with an M.Ed. in Professional Studies), please see Licensure Programs: Undergraduate and Five-Year M.Ed.



• Download a brochure for the M.A.Ed. History and M.A.Ed. Reading Specialist programs.



• Schedule your Reading Specialist M.A.Ed. reading evaluation conference.

The M.A. in Education cohort program leads to a Master of Arts in Education and is designed for working teachers. Classes meet once a week in the early evening during fall and spring semesters, with varied hours during summer terms. The program does not lead to initial teacher licensure, but is useful for endorsements and professional advancement

New students may join a cohort in progress or enroll for a single course only by permission of the director and the instructor. Each semester's courses are announced by the Registrar's Office.

The American History program takes three calendar years to complete. Licensed teachers who complete the history program will meet the federal definition of "well qualified" in history.

The Reading program usually takes about two calendar years to complete. Licensed teachers who complete the reading program qualify to be certified as Reading Specialists in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Some school districts assist their teachers with tuition costs. Be sure to check with your district to see what support they will offer.

Admission requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a minimum GPA of 2.75 overall and 3.0 in the major, completion of the Graduate Record Examination, submission of a writing sample, and review by an admissions committee. For experienced teachers and individuals of exceptional promise, the committee may modify the GPA requirement. Prospective graduate students must provide three recommendations from people familiar with their work, a completed application for graduate admissions, official transcripts from all colleges attended, and official copies of all professional assessments they have completed.

Contact Information:

• Download a brochure for the program.



• To receive an application packet, contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 276-944-6133.



• To inquire about the History cohort, e-mail Dr. Jack Roper or telephone him at 276-944-6188.



• To inquire about the Reading cohort, e-mail Dr. Janet Justice Crickmer (telephone 276-944-6658) or Dr. Herb Thompson (telephone 276-944-6215).

Print forms for Graduate Degree Studies

• Application for Graduate Admission Use this form to apply for degree candidate status in Graduate Degree Studies. This document includes the application, the request for transcripts, and reference forms. Read and follow instructions carefully in assembling your application packet. If you need to enroll in classes before you are able to complete your packet, use the Special Graduate Student Application available below.



• Graduation Audit for M.A.Ed in History File this form two semesters prior to graduation with the Registrar so that you can be scheduled for Commencement.



• Graduation Audit for M.A.Ed. Reading Specialist File this form two semesters prior to graduation with the Registrar so that you can be scheduled for Commencement.



• Registration Print and complete this form to pre-register for classes when the schedule for the next semester is announced.



• Schedule Change (Graduate Add/Drop) Print and complete this form if you want to change your registration from one class or section to another, add a class to the schedule you have already registered, or withdraw from a class. Please follow the recommended registration and withdrawal processes to insure proper credit and billing.



• Special Graduate Student Application Print and complete this form if you want to take a course as a special student (non-degree) or if you want to enroll in a course that begins before you will have time to complete your Application for Graduate Admission packet. Note: If you enroll as a Special Student, you must complete your Graduate Admission packet during your first semester of enrollment to become a degree candidate.



• Syllabus Attachment This form provides information on registration and withdrawal from classes. Please follow the recommended registration and withdrawal processes to insure proper credit and billing.



• Withdrawal This form must be filed by students in the graduate studies program who wish to withdraw, with or without the intention of returning at a later date. Failure to file this form may result in billing problems.

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