Teaching Degrees
Nationally recognized teaching degree programs
Our nationally recognized teaching degree programs are designed to prepare you to meet the challenges of today’s elementary, middle and high schools.
At the School of Education and Human Development, you can learn from nationally renowned faculty, and participate in a range of clinical experience to be ready and confident for your teaching position.
Graduates from the School of Education and Human Development's degree programs enjoy an excellent job placement rate and quickly become teacher leaders in their schools and school divisions.
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Bachelor's Programs
BSED - Early Childhood EducationFor undergraduate students, we are proud to offer three new majors beginning in fall 2020. These four-year programs will lead to initial licensure and a Bachelor of Science in Education degree, and students can apply during their first or second year of study. In this more affordable path to licensure, our teacher candidates will combine a strong foundation in principles of teaching and learning with significant time spent applying their knowledge in real classrooms.
BSED - Elementary Education
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Full-Time, On-Grounds Master's Programs
MT - Elementary Education (preK-6)Our full-time Master of Teaching programs include an intensive course of study tied to clinical practice. These programs lead to initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We strive to provide teacher candidates with a strong foundation in principles of teaching and learning and the opportunity to apply those concepts in authentic classrooms. Through this work, we encourage candidates to be attentive to the needs of a wide spectrum of unique learners who are situated within diverse classroom contexts. UVA undergraduates are eligible for early admission to our master’s programs.
MT - English Education (6-12)
MT - English as a Second Language (preK-12)
MT - Mathematics Education (6-12)
MT - Science Education (6-12)
MT - Social Studies Education (6-12)
MT - Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12) -
Part-Time, Online Master's Programs
MT - English as a Second Language (preK-12)Our part-time Master of Teaching programs offer a flexible pathway for working professionals looking for high-quality teacher preparation leading to initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We strive to provide teachers with a strong foundation in principles of teaching and learning, which they can immediately apply in their own classrooms. Through this work, we encourage candidates to be attentive to the needs of a wide spectrum of unique learners who are situated within diverse classroom contexts.
MT - Special Education - General Curriculum (K-12)
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Teacher Ed Resources
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Adding an Endorsement - Directions for BSED and MT Students
VDOE Regulations for Adding an Endorsement the "Adding an endorsement" word doc is on the Virginia DOE website 2/3 down the teacher licensure page.
Students interested in adding an endorsement through testing should refer to VDOE's list of approved tests. Students should take the relevant Praxis exam and send a .pdf of the score report to Jillian McGraw at least a week prior to graduation. Note that several endorsements (including elementary education and special education) have exams on this list but cannot be added by testing per the VDOE regulations linked above.
It is possible to add an endorsement using content coursework taken during your undergraduate program. Review the Licensure Regulations for School Personnel for a detailed list of requirements. In recent years, UVA Teacher Education students have added music (instrumental or vocal), drama, journalism, computer science, and visual arts through undergraduate coursework. Contact Jillian McGraw if you are interested in pursuing this route.
Students interested in gifted education must complete a series of courses and a practicum, all of which are offered at the School of Education and Human Development.
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Related Faculty
Jennifer Chiu Associate Professor of Education
Jeff Davis Director of Clinical Practice and Partnerships
Tisha Hayes Associate Professor of Education, Director, McGuffey Reading Center
Michelle Hock Postdoctoral Research Associate
Wintre Foxworth Johnson Assistant Professor of Education
Michael J. Kennedy Professor of Education
Jillian McGraw Director of Teacher Education
Judy Paulick Assistant Professor of Education
Stephen P. Plaskon Associate Professor of Education, Executive Producer of Documentary Film "Monroe Hill"
Courtney Sullivan Academic Program Officer
Robert H. Tai Associate Professor of Education
Stanley C. Trent Associate Professor of Education
Stephanie D. van Hover Professor of Education, Dept. Chair, Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education
Eleanor V. Wilson Associate Professor of Education
Accreditation Information
The Curry MT program aims to prepare teachers who exemplify best practices in connecting content, practice and research to foster academic, social, and emotional development in students with diverse backgrounds and diverse needs. Our graduates use data and reflection in their instructional decision-making so that their impact on student learning is meaningful and measurable. It is awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, from April, 2015 and April, 2022. The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the EPP offers to P-12 educators for professional development, re-licensure, or other purposes.
The Virginia Department of Education (http://www.doe.virginia.gov) lists the University of Virginia as an approved educator preparation program in the above endorsement areas.
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Public Professional Licensure Disclosures
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).