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Graduate Programs

Whether you're just beginning your journey or seeking to deepen your expertise, our top-ranked graduate programs offer the flexibility, rigor, and support you need to succeed. Designed for aspiring educators, experienced professionals, and career switchers alike, our programs prepare you to lead and innovate in classrooms, schools, labs, health centers, and beyond. Our school offers a range of master's, doctorate, and education specialist degrees. We also offer flexible, online graduate certificates designed to help you gain specialized skills and credentials that can open doors to new roles or leadership opportunities. Explore programs built to meet your goals—on your schedule.

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    1. Administration & Supervision

      This online program prepares you to promote systemic equity in your school using evidence-based leadership practices to craft school goals, lead the instructional program, develop faculty and staff, and redesign organizational features.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      Four to five semesters

      Location

      • Online

      The executive Ed.D. in administration and supervision program is a highly competitive and top-ranked program that has progressed the careers of well-respected and successful education leaders in a wide range of organizations and roles.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • Hybrid

      The Ph.D. in education with a concentration in administration and supervision is a small, personalized, top-tier program in education leadership and is widely recognized for its rigor, collaborative learning environment, and scholarship.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    2. The fully online, part-time M.Ed. in special education with a concentration in applied behavior analysis prepares students to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam (BCBA) through a supportive and top-ranked program.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      2-3 years

      Location

      • Online
    3. Athletic Training

      The M.S. Athletic Training goes beyond athletics, it's part of the broader healthcare profession. As such, this degree prepares student to work as an athletic trainer and provide a continuum of care along the five domains of athletic training.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      2 years (6 semesters). This program begins in the summer and is a full-time year-round program.

      Location

      • In-Person
    4. Clinical & School Psychology

      This program offers training in both clinical and school psychology. The program is one of only 14 APA-accredited combined programs, and the only Ph.D. program that integrates training in clinical and school psychology.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      The typical length of study is 5 years, including a one-year internship.

      Location

      • In-Person
    5. A full-time clinical degree program with a long, successful record of producing clinicians who are fully prepared for a rewarding career as a speech-language pathologist.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      • 5 semesters (Blue Path)
      • 7 semesters (Orange Path) 

      Location

      • In-Person
    6. The M.Ed. in counselor education program prepares students to become licensed counselors in K-12 schools and clinical mental health agencies, and institutions. Graduates are leaders, advocates and collaborators in respective work settings and communities.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      2 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    7. Curriculum & Instruction

      In this 100% online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program, students learn research-based strategies and best practices for developing effective instructional programs. Top-ranked curriculum and top-tier faculty.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      2-3 years (part time) or 1 year (full time) 

      Location

      • Online

      Experienced educators enroll in this online program to further develop their leadership skills in curriculum and instruction.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1 year (full time), 2 years (part time) 

      Location

      • Online

      Graduates of this online program are practitioner-scholars who leverage their expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to solve localized educational problems of practice.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      4-7 years 

      Location

      • Online

      Combining theory with practical application, the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in curriculum & instruction program prepares graduates for a range of careers both in and out of academia.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person

      The dual MBA/M.Ed. program is a hybrid online and in-person degree based in Charlottesville, VA. It is designed for the next generation of leaders who will transform education in the United States and around the world.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      2 years (full time) 

      Location

      • Hybrid
    8. With an emphasis on student-faculty mentoring and applied learning, our Ph.D. in education with a concentration in education policy program prepares graduates to directly impact educational policy through careers in academia or research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      5 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    9. Educational Psychology - Applied Developmental Science

      Transform the lives of children and youth at the intersection of science and human development. Designed specifically for students interested in learning how developmental processes influence learning, performance and behavior.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      • Full Time: 1 year
      • Part Time: 1.5-3 years

      Location

      • In-Person

      Students in the Ph.D. in education-educational psychology-applied developmental science program \work closely with faculty on cutting-edge research, preparing them for careers in academic, policy, and research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    10. Educational Psychology - Social Foundations

      This program is intended for current and aspiring education professionals who wish to explore the “big questions” in education from the perspective of the humanities and humanistic social sciences.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1.5-2.5 years

      Location

      • Online
    11. Elementary Education

      Do you want to be an elementary school teacher working with students grades preK-6? Our top-ranked program for elementary education prepares teachers to support the academic and social-emotional growth of young learners.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person
    12. English as a Second Language

      Interested in working with English Learners in preK-12 schools? Join our top-ranked teacher education program! In-person in Charlottesville, VA.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person

      This part-time, online program of study allows you to earn licensure with endorsement in English as a Second Language (PreK-12).

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online

      This fully online certificate develops preK-12 teachers who are confident and well-versed in quality English as a second language (ESL) instructional practices. Opportunity to pursue an add-on ESL endorsement to your existing teaching license.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1-6 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    13. English Education

      Do you want to be an English teacher in middle or high school, teaching reading comprehension, grammar, literature, and writing? Our top-ranked M.T. in English Education program prepares teachers to cultivate student success from day one.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person

      Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in english education program for careers in university settings or at research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person
    14. Exercise Physiology

      The M.Ed. in kinesiology with a concentration in exercise physiology provides a unique blend of direct instruction, field and clinical practice, and various research opportunities.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      2 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    15. Gifted Education

      The online graduate certificate in gifted education focuses on preparing teachers and administrators to address the characteristics and needs of gifted children. Completion allows licensed educators to pursue the Gifted Education add-on endorsement.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1-4 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    16. This program is designed to prepare students for success in a variety of professional positions within higher education: student affairs, intercollegiate athletics administration, general administration and more.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      • Full Time: 1 year
      • Part Time: 2-3 years 

      Location

      • In-Person

      The program prepares graduates for careers as leaders and researchers by building a broad and systematic understanding of higher education, a definitive knowledge of selected aspects of educational theory and practice, and research application.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      2-3 full years for coursework, plus capstone research

      Location

      • In-Person

      The Ph.D. in education with a concentration in higher education develops scholars who are able to conduct original research and interpret and communicate the results of such research through writing, teaching, practice, and other means.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      2-3 full years for coursework, plus dissertation research.

      Location

      • In-Person
    17. The online Instructional Design & Technology Certificate is a stand-alone, graduate certificate for educational technology practitioners across a range of settings including K-12, higher education, government, corporate, and non-profit organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      3-6 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    18. Intercollegiate Athletics Administration

      Advance your career in intercollegiate athletics administration with this 100% online graduate certificate program—designed to help aspiring and current professionals sharpen their skills and lead with confidence.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online
    19. The M.Ed. in kinesiology with a concentration in kinesiology for individuals with disabilities provides a unique blend of direct instruction, field and clinical practice, and various research opportunities.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1 year

      Location

      • In-Person

      With a personalized program focused on close student-faculty mentorships, the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in kinesiology program prepares graduates to pursue a range of careers both in and out of academia.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      3-5 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    20. Language Education in Multilingual Contexts

      Students of the Ph.D. in education-language education in multilingual contexts program do research that plays a key role in advancing knowledge and serving the needs of multilingual students and their teachers in Virginia, the nation, and the world.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person
    21. Do you want to be a mathematics teacher in middle or high school? Apply now to join our Teacher Education community, consistently ranked among the best secondary education programs in the country.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person

      The primary purpose of the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in mathematics education is to prepare highly qualified scholar-researchers who will be able to take a variety of positions in higher education settings (both public and private).

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    22. Quantitative Analytics in Education and the Social Sciences

      Preparing students for research roles as applied data scientists in settings that involve working with large data sets to address questions of substantive importance.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Location

      • In-Person
    23. Reading Education

      This fully online program is designed for reading practitioners to strengthen their knowledge literacy development and evidence-based instruction.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      Completion time is flexible depending on your start term and pace.

      • 1 Year Full Time (Start in Summer or Fall)
      • 2 Years Part Time (Start any term and continuously take 2 courses/semester)
      • 3.5 Years Part Time (Start any term and continuously take 1 course/semester)

      Full-time students must start in the summer or fall. Part-time students can start in the summer, spring, or fall, but for the fastest completion time should start in the summer or spring.

      Location

      • Online

      Graduates of the School of Education and Human Development's Ph.D. in education with a concentration in reading education program are prepared for careers in university settings or research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      3-4 years

      Location

      • In-Person

      UVA's fully online Graduate Certificate in Reading Education helps educators to strengthen their knowledge about the science of reading.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      Completion time is flexible based on your needs.

      • For the fastest completion time, begin coursework in the summer. Complete the certificate in 4 semesters (approx. 1 year) by taking 2 courses each semester.
      • Complete in 1.5-2.5 years by taking 1-2 courses each semester, starting summer, fall, or spring.

      Location

      • Online
    24. Graduates of the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in research, statistics and evaluation program are educational scholars who are prepared for careers in university settings or research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    25. School Psychology

      The program prepares students to serve as certified school psychologists, with core knowledge and skills in providing the comprehensive assessment, intervention, and consultative services necessary for healthy child and youth development.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      The typical length of study is 3 years, including a one-year internship.

      Location

      • In-Person
    26. Do you want to be a science teacher in middle or high school? Apply now to join our Teacher Education community, consistently ranked among the best secondary education programs in the country.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person

      Graduates of the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in science education program are prepared for careers in university settings or research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    27. Social Foundations

      The Ph.D. in education with a focus in social foundations offers an interdisciplinary course of study that explores the interrelationship between education, schooling, and society.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person
    28. Social Studies Education

      Do you want to be a Social Studies teacher in middle or high school, teaching history, civics, economics, and geography? Apply now to join our Teacher Education community, consistently ranked among the best secondary education programs in the country.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Location

      • In-Person

      Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in social studies education program for careers in university settings or at research organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person
    29. Our students learn research-based strategies and best practices for supporting students with disabilities, through top-ranked curriculum and top-tier faculty, in an interactive, flexible online experience.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1 year (full time) or 2-3 years (part time) 

      Location

      • Online

      Interested in working with students with disabilities in a general curriculum K-12 setting? Join UVA’s top-ranked part-time and online teacher education program.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online

      The Ph.D. in education with a concentration in special education program provides students a unique opportunity to develop skills needed for success as teacher educators, researchers, and scholars in the field of education.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      4 years

      Location

      • In-Person

      The online graduate certificate in Special Education – General Curriculum is designed to help educators develop the critical skills needed to teach students with disabilities. Opportunity to pursue an add-on endorsement to your existing teaching license.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1-5 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    30. The Ph.D. in education with a concentration in speech communication disorders is a small, personalized program that prepares graduates for careers as scholars and researchers through close student-faculty mentorship and clinical research.

      Program Level

      • Graduate

      Program Type

      • Full Time

      Estimated Length

      3-4 years

      Location

      • In-Person

Explore Graduate Certificates

Program listing results

    1. English as a Second Language

      This fully online certificate develops preK-12 teachers who are confident and well-versed in quality English as a second language (ESL) instructional practices. Opportunity to pursue an add-on ESL endorsement to your existing teaching license.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1-6 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    2. Gifted Education

      The online graduate certificate in gifted education focuses on preparing teachers and administrators to address the characteristics and needs of gifted children. Completion allows licensed educators to pursue the Gifted Education add-on endorsement.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1-4 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    3. The online Instructional Design & Technology Certificate is a stand-alone, graduate certificate for educational technology practitioners across a range of settings including K-12, higher education, government, corporate, and non-profit organizations.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      3-6 semesters

      Location

      • Online
    4. Intercollegiate Athletics Administration

      Advance your career in intercollegiate athletics administration with this 100% online graduate certificate program—designed to help aspiring and current professionals sharpen their skills and lead with confidence.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Full Time
      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online
    5. Reading Education

      UVA's fully online Graduate Certificate in Reading Education helps educators to strengthen their knowledge about the science of reading.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      Completion time is flexible based on your needs.

      • For the fastest completion time, begin coursework in the summer. Complete the certificate in 4 semesters (approx. 1 year) by taking 2 courses each semester.
      • Complete in 1.5-2.5 years by taking 1-2 courses each semester, starting summer, fall, or spring.

      Location

      • Online
    6. The online graduate certificate in Special Education – General Curriculum is designed to help educators develop the critical skills needed to teach students with disabilities. Opportunity to pursue an add-on endorsement to your existing teaching license.

      Program Level

      • Graduate
      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      1-5 semesters

      Location

      • Online

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