Online Programs

The UVA School of Education and Human Development offers nationally recognized online programs designed for educators and professionals who want to advance their careers without putting their lives on hold. Whether you’re pursuing a master’s, doctoral, or education specialist degree, adding a certificate or endorsement, or exploring a targeted course series, our fully online options combine flexibility with academic excellence. Courses are grounded in evidence-based research and real-world practice, led by exceptional faculty who provide meaningful mentorship and support. With a vibrant virtual community and programs that often allow you to learn at your own pace, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead in today’s complex educational landscape.

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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
    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. 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
    4. Early Childhood Education

      These open-enrollment courses are beneficial for individuals who wish to work with young children across settings.

      Program Level

      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online
    5. 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
    6. English as a Second Language

      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
    7. 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
    8. 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
    9. 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
    10. Library Media Studies

      Completion of the Library Media Studies program will qualify students for an endorsement in Library Media preK-12.

      Program Level

      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online
    11. Licensure and Endorsements

      The School of Education and Human Development offers individualized advising and flexible online coursework to help you meet the Professional Studies course requirements for the alternate route to licensure available in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

      Program Level

      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Estimated Length

      Students may take courses at their leisure. Once they have completed the requirements set forth by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), they may apply to the VDOE for initial licensure.

      Location

      • Online
    12. 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

      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
    13. Social and Emotional Learning

      The UVA School of Education and Human Development is the first major school of education to offer a series of courses in social and emotional learning in education informed by cutting-edge science.

      Program Level

      • Professional Learning

      Program Type

      • Part Time

      Location

      • Online
    14. 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 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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