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The Master of Teaching in Education (M.T.) includes a structured program of coursework and practica that lead to initial licensure in Virginia. The full-time M.T. program requires one year of study, and the part-time M.T. program must be completed within five years of entry. Both full-time and part-time students complete academic course work in the specialization field and teacher education experiences leading to initial endorsement in one area of concentration.
Students select one concentration pathway: elementary education (PreK-6); special education (general curriculum K-12); English as a second language education (prek-12); and secondary education (6-12), with specialization in English, mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, earth and space science, physics), or social studies. Details about requirements for the degree and licensure can be found on the Teacher Education website.
Admission Requirements Master of Teaching applicants seeking teacher licensure must have a bachelor’s degree and meet specific content-prerequisites for their intended teaching endorsement. Pre-requisites are posted on the Teacher Education website.
Program requirements The following requirements must be met:
- An approved program of study leading to licensure and endorsement. Information on specific program course sequences can be obtained on the EHD website.
- Teaching Internship (student teaching) in which students demonstrate an ability to integrate the theoretical concepts of education with academic material in a practical teaching experience. This internship is equivalent to an entire semester’s course work (EDIS 588X: 12 credits). Candidates in the part-time M.T. program may be eligible to substitute one year of full-time teaching in the endorsement area in lieu of the teaching internship requirement.
- Satisfactory Academic Performance in courses required for the degree. Courses taken at the 5000 level or above require a minimum grade of B- or better; 5000-level courses in which a student has performed below the level of B- must be retaken. The advisor and the Director of Teacher Education must approve course substitution or retaking a course. Students who do not make satisfactory progress may be placed on a Performance Improvement Plan or withdrawn from the program.
Passing scores on all licensure exams and statutory requirements, which are listed on the Teacher Education website and in students’ academic requirements reports in SIS.
Transfer Credit A maximum of six transfer credits may be counted toward the M.T. degree. The advisor and the Director of Teacher Education must approve transfer credits.
Time Limit No requirements completed more than five years before the M.T. is to be awarded may be credited toward this degree. In special cases, an extension may be granted for extenuating circumstances when approved by the advisor, the director of teacher education, and the dean’s office.
