Quality teaching and learning are at the core of everything we do. We not only train the best teachers using the latest research on how students learn, we also evaluate educational innovations, partner with schools across the country, and much more.
CASTL is an interdisciplinary research center that aims to advance the quality of teaching and learning, from infancy to higher education. Our research initiatives span the globe and our faculty are leading the way to promote meaningful changes in education.
A $5 million gift from Jane P. Batten, matched by UVA for a total of $7.5 million, expands access to teacher education through the Tomorrow’s Teachers Fund at the School of Education and Human Development.
Ready for the next step? Explore a selection of programs related to teaching and learning.
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.
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2-3 years
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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.
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2-3 years (part time) or 1 year (full time)
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Experienced educators enroll in this online program to further develop their leadership skills in curriculum and instruction.
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1 year (full time), 2 years (part time)
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Graduates of this online program are practitioner-scholars who leverage their expertise in curriculum, instruction, and assessment to solve localized educational problems of practice.
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4-7 years
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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.
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4 years
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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.
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2 years (full time)
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Early childhood teachers have the opportunity to guide preK-3rd grade students during one of the most critical periods of their development.
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4 years (or 2 academic years after admission into the program)
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Do you want to be an elementary school teacher working with prek-6th grade students? Our top-ranked elementary education program prepares teachers to support the academic and social-emotional growth of young learners.
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4 years (or 2 academic years after admission into the program)
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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.
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Interested in working with English learners in preK-12 schools? Join our top-ranked teacher education program!
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4 years (or 2 academic years after admission into the program)
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This part-time, online program of study allows you to earn licensure with endorsement in English as a Second Language (PreK-12).
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Interested in working with English Learners in preK-12 schools? Join our top-ranked teacher education program! In-person in Charlottesville, VA.
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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.
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1-6 semesters
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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.
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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.
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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.
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1-4 semesters
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Students of global studies strive to understand the effectiveness of educational policies and practices in an increasingly interconnected world.
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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.
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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.
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3-6 semesters
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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.
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Completion of the Library Media Studies program will qualify students for an endorsement in Library Media preK-12.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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4 years
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This fully online program is designed for reading practitioners to strengthen their knowledge literacy development and evidence-based instruction.
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Completion time is flexible depending on your start term and pace.
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.
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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.
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3-4 years
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UVA's fully online Graduate Certificate in Reading Education helps educators to strengthen their knowledge about the science of reading.
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Completion time is flexible based on your needs.
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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.
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Graduates of the Ph.D. in education with a concentration in science education program are prepared for careers in university settings or research organizations.
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4 years
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Do you want to be a secondary school teacher working with 6th-12th grade students? Our top-ranked secondary education program prepares teachers to support the academic and social-emotional growth of secondary school-aged youth.
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4 years (or 2 academic years after admission into the program)
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Teaching special education is a truly rewarding career that is in high demand. Our top-ranked special education program prepares you to be the knowledgeable, compassionate classroom advocate that students with disabilities need.
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4 years (or 2 academic years after admission into the program)
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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.
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1 year (full time) or 2-3 years (part time)
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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.
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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.
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4 years
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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.
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1-5 semesters
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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.
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