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2009-2010 University Catalog
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
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Banner Code: E1-MED-CRIN
This master’s degree is offered to students preparing for initial teacher licensure, advanced teacher education, and ancillary educational programs. Students may choose up to two of the following concentrations. |
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)
The ASTL concentrations are for teachers and other educators with one or more years of teaching or education-related experience who want to continue to grow professionally. The program offers advanced study in a specific concentration area, including Virginia’s Standards of Learning content areas, cohort classes, an innovative schedule, and the use of technology. The courses, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, help teachers think and practice as board-certified teachers. The program develops teacher-leaders who practice reflection through action- research, problem-based learning, and self-inquiry, and teacher expertise in a concentration that will identify the teacher as a potential leader in that area.
The program provides two options to experienced teachers and other educators. Educators with or without a master’s degree may apply for the full master’s degree program, which includes core and emphases, or an 18- to 21-credit graduate certificate program or advanced study in a particular area. MEd Requirements (12 credits)
▲Concentration in ASTL: Advanced International Baccalaureate (AIB)
This 18-credit International Baccalaureate(IB) concentration provides advanced professional development for teachers on the philosophy, elements, and assessments of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The course work focuses on the theory, pedagogy, and research under girding the International Baccalaureate programs. ▲Concentration in ASTL: Alternative Education (AALT)
The 18-credit alternative education concentration provides advanced professional development for practicing teachers who work in programs for students who are at risk of dropping out of school, have significant life challenges, or have been suspended. Completion of the concentration provides a certificate in alternative education. Electives
Choose one 3-credit course with advisor’s approval ▲Concentration in ASTL: Art Education (AART)
The 18-credit art education concentration is designed for art teachers with current licensure in art PK–12. It consists of six required courses that address contemporary professional development content areas in art education. Electives
Choose one studio course from the following: Note:
AVT 615 is a 3-credit studio course. Qualified students who test out of this course should choose two of the above 4 credit studio courses for a total of 8 studio credits. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Early Childhood Education (AECE)
The 18-credit early childhood concentration provides advanced professional development in preschool through third grade content and includes three required courses and three electives. The concentration focuses on practicing teachers who may or may not be licensed to teach young children. Electives
Choose three courses from the following: ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Elementary Mathematics (AEMA)
The 18-credit elementary math concentration combines the study of mathematics content appropriate for kindergarten through eighth grade with the study of mathematics education research, curriculum, leadership, and assessment. Course Work
Must complete five separate 3-credit MATH 600 special topics courses as noted below: - MATH 600 - Special Topics in Mathematics Credits: 1-6
Number Systems and Number Theory for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3 Geometry and Measurement for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3 Probability and Statistics for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3 Algebra and Functions for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3 Rational Numbers and Proportional Reasoning for K-8 Teachers Credits: 3
Electives
Choose one 3-credit course from the following: ▲Concentration in ASTL: Foreign Language French (AFLF)
The 18-credit foreign language concentration provides advanced professional development and language study for practicing foreign language teachers. The 18 credits include a combination of modern language courses and targeted electives. Choose six credits in literature:
Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved literature-related electives in French. Choose six credits in language and linguistics:
Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved language and linguistics-related electives. Electives
Choose six credits in literature or language (select from courses listed above or below) Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved language and literature-related electives. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Foreign Language Spanish (AFLS)
The 18-credit foreign language concentration provides advanced professional development and language study for practicing foreign language teachers. The 18 credits include a combination of modern language courses and targeted electives. Electives
Choose nine credits from the following: Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved language and literature-related electives. ▲Concentration in ASTL: Geography (AGEO)
The 21-credit geography concentration includes five required geography courses and two approved elective courses. The concentration is designed for elementary, middle and high school teachers who seek a professional specialization in geography. Coursework provides an add-on endorsement in geography for Virginia teachers. Electives
Choose two courses from the following: ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Gifted Child Education (AGCE)
The 21-credit gifted child education concentration provides advanced professional development through endorsement or master’s degree for teachers of gifted students. The concentration meets NAGC/CEC graduate standards and focuses on culturally diverse, multilingual, twice exceptional, and traditionally defined gifted students and programs. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: History (AHIS)
The 18-credit history concentration includes one geography and five history courses that are required. The concentration is designed for elementary, middle, and high school teachers who seek a foundation in the history courses that are taught within Virginia public schools. Note:
Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved history electives. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Individualized (AATL)
The 18-credit individualized concentration is developed in concert with a student’s advisor to provide course work in a student’s specialized area that is not provided in other ASTL concentrations. The student works with the program director to design a program of study that provides individualized learning experiences in an area of expertise relevant to one’s professional educational setting. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Literacy: PK–12 Classroom Teachers (AP12)
This 18-credit concentration includes three required literacy courses and three approved electives in ESOL, special education, psychology, secondary and elementary education, early childhood, writing, and other areas. Theory and strategies in literacy and reading for teachers in any discipline, PK–12. Electives
Choose 9 credits from the following: Note:
Student may choose an alternate elective with advisor approval. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Literacy: Reading Specialist (ALRS)
This 21-credit concentration is a state-approved sequence of courses leading to Virginia reading specialist licensure. Course work includes foundational knowledge, instructional and assessment strategies for individuals and groups, and preparation as a literacy coach and staff developer. Licensure also requires a master’s degree, passing of the Virginia Reading Assessment, and three years of teaching under contract. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Mathematics (Middle and Secondary) (AMTH)
This 18-credit concentration provides advanced professional development in mathematics teaching and learning for practicing middle or high school mathematics teachers. Students pursue either Middle Education, Grades 6-8 or Secondary Education, Grades 9-12 course work dependent on their current teaching assignment Middle Education, Grades 6-8
Secondary Education, Grades 9-12
▲ Concentration in ASTL: Physical Education (APED)
The 18-credit physical education concentration provides course work in research design, curriculum development, collaborative supervision, research in pedagogy, and advanced adapted content. It is designed for practicing teachers seeking to improve their professional knowledge and teaching performance for improving student learning. Electives
Choose one course from the following: Note:
Student may choose an alternate elective with advisor approval. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Science (ASCI)
The 18-credit science concentration provides advanced professional development in science teaching and learning for practicing elementary, middle, or high school science teachers. Electives
Choose six credits of science course work with advisor approval. ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Special Education (ASPE)
The 18-credit special education concentration provides advanced expertise for educators, administrators, and other professionals providing services to individuals with special needs. Students select one of the following areas of emphasis: applied behavior analysis; assistive technology; emotional disturbance and learning disabilities; emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, and mental retardation; mental retardation; or severe disabilities. Applied Behavior Analysis
Assistive Technology
Choose 18 credits from the following: Note:
Assistive technology courses are offered for variable credit each semester. Select 18 credits to meet the concentration requirement. Emotional Disturbance and Learning Disabilities (ED/LD) K–12
Choose 18 credits from the following: Emotional Disturbance, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation (ED/LD/MR) K–12
Choose 18 credits from the following: Mental Retardation (MR) K–12
Choose 18 credits from the following: Severe Disabilities (SD) K–12
Choose 18 credits from the following: ▲ Concentration in ASTL: Teacher Leadership (ATL)
This 18-credit concentration provides advanced professional development in school leadership. The educational leadership course work focuses on teachers as leaders in their classrooms, teams, departments, programs, and schools. ▲Concentration in Early Childhood Education-UTEEM (Licensure) (EDUT)
This 63-credit concentration prepares students to apply for triple licensure. It provides professionals with the skills to work with culturally, linguistically, and ability-diverse young children and thier families in schools and diverse community settings. Participation in the program requires a full-time, primarily daytime commitment for one summer and two academic years of intergrated study and ongoing practice in four different internships. The program is designed to provide professionals with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the developmental and educational needs of young children. Course Work
- EDRS 590 - Education Research Credits: 3
- EDSE 517 - Computer Applications for Special Populations Credits: 3
- EDUT 511 - Developmental Pathways of Diverse Learners, Birth-Adolescence Credits: 3
- EDUT 512 - Assessment of Diverse Young Learners, Ages 3-5 Credits: 3
- EDUT 513 - Foundations of Language and Literacy for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
- EDUT 514 - Curriculum and Instruction for Diverse Learners, Ages 3-5 Credits: 3
- EDUT 521 - Infant/Toddler Development in Family and Cultural Contexts Credits: 3
- EDUT 522 - Family-Centered Assessment of Diverse Infants and Toddlers Credits: 3
- EDUT 523 - Developing Language, Literacy, and Communication in Diverse Young Children Credits: 3
- EDUT 524 - Culturally, Linguistically, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices with Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families Credits: 3
- EDUT 612 - Assessment of Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
- EDUT 613 - Language and Literacy Assessment and Instruction for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
- EDUT 614 - Curriculum Across the Content Areas for Diverse Learners, K-3 Credits: 3
- EDUT 615 - Mathematics and Science for Diverse Young Learners Credits: 3
- EDUT 781 - Frameworks for Unified, Transformative Early Care and Education Credits: 3
- EDUT 782 - Policy Perspectives Affecting Diverse Young Learners and Their Families Credits: 3
- EDUT 790 - Internship with Diverse Learners Credits: 3
- EDUT 791 - Internship with Diverse Infants and Toddlers and Their Families Credits: 3
- EDUT 792 - Internship with Diverse Learners, K-3 Credits: 3
- EDUT 793 - Specialization Internship with Diverse Learners and Their Families Credits: 6
Portfolio Requirement
A professional portfolio is required. The portfolio reflects the student’s professional development throughout the program and contains examples of performance assessments associated with standards. ▲Concentration in Early Childhood Education PK-3 (EPK3)
This 32-credit concentration prepares students to apply for initial teacher licensure. It provides professionals with the skills to work with culturally, linguistically, and ability-diverse young children and thier families in schools and diverse community settings. The program is designed to provide professionals with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the developmental and educational needs of young children in preschool to grade 3. Portfolio Requirement
A professional portfolio is required. The portfolio reflects the student’s professional development throughout the program and contains examples of performance assessments associated with standards. ▲Concentration in Elementary Education (ELED)
The 39-credit Elementary Education concentration and initial licensure component provides professionals with the specialized knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to meet the educational needs of students attending today’s elementary schools. Specific content and endorsement courses are required. Two programs (one-or two- semester internships) provide flexibility for all students. The two-semester internship program begins each fall semester; the one-semester internship program begins each summer semester.
All students are required to submit and successfully complete a series of performance-based assessments. These assessments include content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and dispositions.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all course work. ▲Concentration in English as a Second Language (PK-12)(CISL)
This 39-credit ESL/ESOL PK-12 concentration provides initial state teacher licensure (endosement) for candidates wanting to teach in Virginia public schools, grades PK to 12. This program provides teachers with the specialized knowledge, skills, and professioal dispositions required to pass an oral and written proficiency assessment in English to meet state licensing requirments and national professional standards. This program has a licensure component of 30 credits and requires an additional 9 credits for completion of the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction.
Prerequisites for admission: Six credits of a modern foreign language (graduate or undergraduate, do not count toward the MEd).
Field experience: Field experiences involving observations and analyses in public schools are required throughout the program; a maximum of 15 clock hours per course or 30 clock hours per term. Arrangements can be made with each course instructor.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (30 credits)
Note:
For licensed teachers only, the add-on endorsement in ESL PK-12 requires completion of all licensure course work with the exception of EDCI 790. Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (9 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching ESL/ESOL in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensed teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: Arabic (EARB)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: Arabic concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach Arabic to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: Chinese (ECHN)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: Chinese concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach Chinese to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: French (EFRN)
This 39-credit Foreign Language:French concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach French to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: German (EGRM)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: German concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach German to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: Japanese (EJPN)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: Japanese concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach Japanese to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: Latin (ELTN)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: Latin concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach Latin to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: Russian (ERUS)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: Russian concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach Russian to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. ▲Concentration in Foreign Language: Spanish (ESPN)
This 39-credit Foreign Language: Spanish concentration with an initial licensure component prepares professionals with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions needed to teach Spanish to students in grades PK-12. The program has a licensure component of 27 credits and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. Licensure Requirements (27 credits)
Prerequisites
All licensure course work listed above MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Internship Options
A six-credit, 15-week daytime internship, EDCI 790, is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Both elementary and middle school or secondary school placements are required. Two options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Placement Internship: One semester, daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job Internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time, provisionally licensed teachers and are teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited school. In addition to a fall or spring experience, this option includes a summer or other appropriate experience.
In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensured teachers may use their full-time teaching to satisfy the internship requirements; however, the 39-credit master’s degree requires that candidates substitute six credits in approved course work for the internship. Instructional Technology
Four concentrations with an instructional technology focus provide professionals the specialized knowledge and skills needed to apply a wide range of computer and telecommunications technologies in achieving educational goals within school, community, and corporate or public settings. The concentrations combine current theoretical foundations or technology development and integration with practical, hands-on experiences in using state-of-practice and state-of-the-art technologies. These concentrations serve the various needs and interests of specific types of instructional technology clients: instructional design and development, integration of technology in schools, technology innovations in education, and assistive and special education technology. ▲Concentration in Assistive and Special Education Technology (IASP)
Electives
Choose 13 credit hours from the following: (8 credits must be selected from direct AT tools courses) Note
Any EDIT course may be used as an additional elective. ▲Concentration in Instructional Design and Development (IIDD)
Electives
Choose seven credits from any EDIT courses. ▲Concentration in Instructional Design and Development Immersion (IMDD)
Prerequisites (6 credits)
Required Courses (24 credits)
▲Concentration in Integration of Technology in Schools (IITS)
▲Concentration in International Education FAST TRAIN ESOL (PK-12) (FTSL)
This 30-credit concentration is specifically designed for teachers and educators who are working abroad or plan on teaching overseas, or individuals living outside the Washington, DC area who want a license and master’s degree in ESOL. This program has a licensure component of 21 credits and requires and additional 9 credits for completion of the MEd. Course work includes integrated fieldwork in schools and all requirements for a Virginia ESOL license PK-12. The convenient schedule enables participants to complete the program through on-campus study during two summers and on-line study during the academic year. On successful completion of course work and passing scores on the required exams, participants are eligible to receive a statement of eligibility from the state. After completing an internship requirement overseas (either one term of student teaching or one year of full-time teaching), candidates are eligible to apply for the ESOL PK-12 Virginia license.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all course work. Licensure Requirements (24 credits)
MEd Requirements (6 credits)
Note:
All course work and tests must be finished prior to the internship. Some course work requires field experience. ▲Concentration in International Education FAST TRAIN (Elementary) PK-6 (FTEL)
This 30-credit hour concentration is an alternative teacher licensure program that prepares educators for international teaching assignments. This program has an 18 credit licensure component and requires an additional 12 credits for completion of the MEd. The course work may be completed in the part-time evening program or during the summer five week intensive program. All course work requires 20 hours of integrated fieldwork observation and practice. On successful completion of course work and passing scores on the required exams, participants are eligible to receive a state of eligibility from the state. After completing an internship requirement overseas (either one term of student teaching or one year full-time teaching), candidates are eligible to apply for the elmentary PK-6 Virginia license.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all course work. Licensure Requirements (18 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Note:
All course work and tests must be finished prior to the internship. Some course work requires field experience. ESOL Endorsement Requirements for Licensed (In-Service) Teachers
The FAST TRAIN English for Students of Other Languages (ESOL) Licensure Program (PK-12) is specifically designed for prospective teachers and educators who are working abroad or who plan on going overseas to teach and want a license in ESOL. ▲Concentration in Multilingual and Multicultural Education (CIMM)
This 30-credit concentration prepares professionals to work with diverse population of individuals. It provides courses for licensed teachers and the required courses for an add-on endorsement in English as a second language (ESL) PK-12, also known as English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). The program is appropriate for individuals who are not licensed and wish to complete a master’s degree. Six credits of a foreign language (undergraduate or graduate level) are required but do not count toward the master’s degree. Secondary Education (6–12)
The seven 33-credit secondary education concentrations with a licensure component are designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to be licensed or need to satisfy the requirements of a provisional license to teach at the secondary level. Specific endorsement areas are Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, History and Social Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
The Career Switcher Program is an alternative licensure route that prepares experienced professionals for licensure as secondary school teachers with endorsements in Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, History and Social Science, Mathematics, and Physics. Successful applicants must have at least five years of work experience and passing scores on the Praxis I and II, and VCLA exams. In addition, they must have completed all required endorsement courses. The program consists of six months of course work and fieldwork, followed by a closely mentored year of full-time paid classroom teaching.
Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all course work.
Field Experience
Field experiences in public schools will be required throughout the program (a maximum of 15 clock hours per course or 30 clock hours per term). Arrangements will be made at the beginning of each term.
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Biology (SECB)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- Biology content elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
- Education elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Chemistry (SECC)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- Chemistry content elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
- Education elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Earth Science (SECS)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- Earth Science elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
- Education elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education English (SECE)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- Education elective, chosen with advisor’s approval (3 credits)
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education History and Social Studies (SECH)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- History and Social Studies content elective, chosen with advisor’s approval (3 credits)
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Mathematics (SECM)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- Mathematics content elective, chosen with advisor’s approval (3 credits)
- Education elective, chosen with advisor’s approval (3 credit)
▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Physics (SECP)
Licensure Requirements (21 credits)
MEd Requirements (12 credits)
Electives
- Physics content elective, chosen with advisor’s approval (3 credits)
- Education elective, chosen with advisor’s approval (3 credits)
Internship Options
A 6-credit 15-week daytime internship (EDCI 790) is required for completion of the state-approved licensure program. Three options are available to meet the needs of most individuals:
- Professional Development School (PDS) internship: A one-term daytime internship as a PDS intern in a school identified by secondary faculty members
- Student teaching internship: A one-term daytime internship in the classroom of a cooperating teacher. Intern assumes co teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
- On-the-job internship: Available only to students who are employed as full-time provisionally licensed teachers and teaching in their endorsement area in an accredited middle or secondary school and want to complete a master’s degree. In lieu of an internship, provisionally licensed teachers may choose to use their full-time teaching to satisfy the experience requirement for a full license; however, the 33-credit master’s degree requires that 6 credits of approved course work be substituted for the internship.
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