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Graduate Record 2024-2025
Education, M.T.
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 Return to: School of Education and Human Development: Degree Programs
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 clinical 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); or 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.
Program requirements All requirements for the M.T. must be completed within 5 years of the time a student enrolls in the first course in their program following admission to the program.
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Total Number of Credits Required
The M.T. program requires a minimum of 30 academic credits of coursework at the 5000 level or higher. Core Coursework (6 courses)
Students complete a minimum of 6 core courses. Course selection is made to align with the area of endorsement. The Teacher Education website provides course information for each teaching endorsement. Supervised Clinical Experiences (2 courses)
Students must complete two supervised clinical experiences: practicum and internship. Course selection is made to align with the area of endorsement. The Teacher Education website provides course information for each teaching endorsement. Areas of Concentration (5-7 courses)
Within each specialization, students take 5-7 graduate courses. Course selection is made to align with the area of endorsement. The Teacher Education website provides information for each teaching endorsement. Elementary Education
Candidates in the Elementary Education concentration work towards licensure with an Elementary Education (prek-6) endorsement. English as a Second Language
Candidates seeking to teach English as a Second Language apply to this concentration, leading to licensure and endorsement in ESL prek-12. English Education
English Education enables students to build on their undergraduate English studies as they prepare to teach reading comprehension, grammar, literature, and writing skills in grades 6-12. This concentration leads to licensure and endorsement in English Education. Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education prepares prospective teachers of mathematics in grades 6-12 by building on students’ undergraduate mathematics studies. This concentration leads to licensure and endorsement in Mathematics Education. Science Education
Science Education provides preparation in science and science teaching methods for grades 6-12 in one of four endorsement areas of biology, chemistry, earth & space science, or physics. This concentration leads to licensure and endorsement in Science Education. Social Studies Education
Social Studies Education prepares prospective teachers to work with students in middle and high school settings in grades 6-12 with licensure and a History and Social Sciences endorsement. Special Education
Special Education prepares candidates to serve students with mild to moderate disabilities in a variety of settings such as inclusion classrooms, modified resource rooms, and self-contained programs. Emphasis is placed on collaboration, evidence-based instructional practices, instructional accommodations, behavior management, and assessment strategies. This concentration leads to licensure and endorsement for Special Education. Culminating Experience
Students must complete a full-time internship in a local school division. Designed to bridge theory and practice,
the internship – also known as “student teaching” – provides practical application of the content knowledge
acquired through the program. The internship is completed during the final semester of the program.
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. Licensure Requirements
Details about requirements for licensure can be found on the Teacher Education website. Requirements are subject to change as state regulations are revised. The Teacher Education office will communicate these changes to students. Public Professional Licensure Disclosure
As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)). Upon completion of the Master of Teaching program at the UVA School of Education and Human Development, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state. Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C)) Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402). |
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