2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

Curriculum and Instruction, MEd


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.

Coursework


Each concentration description wholely describes the requirements for the degree and concentration.

Students may choose up to two of the following concentrations:

Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL)


Concentration in ASTL: Advanced International Baccalaureate (AIB) 
Concentration in ASTL: Art Education (AART) 
Concentration in ASTL: Early Childhood Education (AECE) 
Concentration in ASTL: Elementary Mathematics (AEMA) 
Concentration in ASTL: Foreign Language French (AFLF) 
Concentration in ASTL: Foreign Language Spanish (AFLS) 
Concentration in ASTL: Geography (AGEO) 
Concentration in Gifted Child Education (AGCE) 
Concentration in ASTL: History (AHIS) 
Concentration in ASTL: Individualized (AATL) 
Concentration in ASTL:PK–12 Classroom Teachers (AP12) 
Concentration in ASTL: Literacy: Reading Specialist (ALRS) 
Concentration in ASTL: Mathematics (Middle and Secondary) (AMTH) 
Concentration in ASTL: Physical Education (APED) 
Concentration in ASTL: Science (ASCI) 
Concentration in ASTL: Special Education (ASPE)  
Concentration in ASTL: Teacher Leadership (ATL)  
 

Early Childhood Education


Concentration in Early Childhood Education for Diverse Learners (ECDL)  
Concentration in TFA- Early Childhood Education (Teach for America) (TECE) 

 
Elementary Education


Concentration in Elementary Education (ELED)  
Concentration in TFA- Elementary Education (Teach for America) (TEED)    

Foreign Language


Concentration in English as a Second Language (PK-12)(CISL) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: Arabic (EARB) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: Chinese (ECHN) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: French (EFRN) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: German (EGRM) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: Japanese (EJPN) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: Latin (ELTN) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: Russian (ERUS) 
Concentration in Foreign Language: Spanish (ESPN)   

 

Instructional Technology


Concentration in IT- Assistive and Special Education Technology (IASP) 
Concentration in IT- Instructional Design and Development (IIDD) 
Concentration in IT- Instructional Design and Development Immersion (IMDD) 
Concentration in IT- Integration of Technology in Schools (IITS)    

International Education


Concentration in International Education FAST TRAIN ESOL (PK-12) (FTSL) 
Concentration in International Education FAST TRAIN (Elementary) PK-6 (FTEL) 
Concentration in Multilingual and Multicultural Education (CIMM) 

 

Secondary Education (6–12)


Concentration in Secondary Education Biology (SECB) 
Concentration in Secondary Education Chemistry (SECC) 
Concentration in Secondary Education Earth Science (SECS) 
Concentration in Secondary Education English (SECE) 
Concentration in Secondary Education History and Social Science (SECH) 
Concentration in Secondary Education Mathematics (SECM) 
Concentration in Secondary Education Physics (SECP) 

 

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.

▲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: Art Education (AART)


The 21-credit art education concentration is designed for art teachers with current licensure in art PK–12. It consists of six required courses and one elective course that address contemporary professional development content areas in art education.

Note:

AVT 615 is a required 3-credit course. Qualified students who test out of this course are required to complete either AVT 668 or AVT 669.

Total: 21 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.

▲ 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.

▲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.

Course Work


Note:

Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved literature-related electives in French.

Language and Linguistics

Students must complete the following course, and one additional advisor-approved three credit course in language and linguistics

Note:

Courses may be substituted with advisor-approved language and literature-related electives.

Total: 18 credits


▲ 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.

Total: 18 credits


▲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.

▲ 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.

Total: 18 credits


▲ 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: 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. The course work includes theory and strategies in literacy and reading for teachers in any discipline, PK–12.

▲ 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

▲ 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 PE teachers seeking to improve their professional knowledge and teaching performance for improving student learning.

▲ 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. 

▲ 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; students with disabilities who access the adapted curriculum; students with disabilities who access the general curriculum; teaching students with autism; visual impairments.

Course Work


Total: 18 credits

Note:

Assistive technology courses are offered for variable credit each semester. Select 18 credits to meet the concentration requirement.

Total: 18 credits

Total: 18 credits

Total: 18 credits

Note:

Students must choose an elective course from among the other ASTL Special Education emphases to complete the required 18 credits.

Total: 18 credits

Total: 18 credits

▲ 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 for Diverse Learners (ECDL)


This 30-credit program leads to a master’s degree for professionals who already hold an early childhood education teacher license or are interested in working in an early childhood education context outside the classroom. Students who wish to seek Early Childhood Education, PK-3 licensure are advised to consider completing the Early Childhood Education, PK-3 Licensure certificate program in conjunction with the MEd. Students may use their certificate coursework to fulfill the elective credits for the MEd program.

Electives (12 credits)


Choose 12 credits from graduate ECED-prefix courses

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.

Total: 30 credits


▲ Concentration in TFA - Early Childhood Education (Teach for America) (TECE)


This 30-credit concentration is designed to prepare Teach for America Corp members to teach culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse Early Childhood students. Note: this is only available to Teach for America Corp members in Washington DC.

▲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; all courses are taught in cohorts only. Three cohort models (one-or two- semester internships, and an intensive model) provide flexibility for all students.  The two-semester internship cohort begins each fall semester; the one-semester internship cohort begins each summer semester, and the intensive cohort begins each spring 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 TFA - Elementary Education (Teach for America) (TEED)


This 33-credit concentration is designed to prepare Teach for America Corp members to teach culturally, linguistically, and ability diverse elementary students. Note: this is only available to Teach for America Corp members in Washington DC.

▲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 professional 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.

Course Work


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.

MEd Prerequisites


All licensure course work listed above

MEd Requirements (9 credits)


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 is designed to provide an interdisciplinary, theory-based course of study for inital licensure and provisionally licensed teachers.  It is intended to assist in the development of a reflective stance toward practice and to enhance ability to address critical issues in language and learning.  It also intends to advance their fundamental understanding about language, technology, pedagogy, and culture, as well as issues related to diversity in schools and in society at large. This 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.

Course Work


Total: 39 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 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.

Course Work


Total: 21 credits


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 IT - Assistive and Special Education Technology (IASP)


Electives


Assistive and Special Education Technology elective courses are offered for variable credit each semester.  Students take a total of 13 credits of electives.

         Choose at least 8 credits of direct AT tools courses from the following:

Total: 30 credits


▲Concentration in IT - Instructional Design and Development (IIDD)


▲Concentration in IT - Instructional Design and Development Immersion (IMDD)


▲Concentration in IT - 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 24 credits and requires an additional 6 credits for completion of the MEd.  Course work includes integrated fieldwork in schools and all requirements for a Virginia ESOL license PK-12.  All course work requires 20 hours of integrated fieldwork observation and practice. The convenient schedule enables participants to complete the program through on-campus study during two summers and on-line study during the academic year.  After completing an approved 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 licensure course work. 

Course Work


Note:


All course work, endorsements, state requirements, and tests must be finished prior to the internship. Some course work requires field experience.

Total: 30 credits


▲Concentration in International Education FAST TRAIN (Elementary) PK-6 (FTEL)


This 30-credit hour concentration 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.  After completing an approved internship requirement overseas (either one term of student teaching or one year full-time teaching), candidates are eligible to apply for the elementary PK-6 Virginia license.

In addition, this program prepares student who wish to teach in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools worldwide by integrating IB curriculum into the licensure coursework. Students completing the licensure requirements may take one additional course,

  to become eligible for the IB Teacher Award Level I through the IB.

Grading Policy: Students enrolled in this degree program must earn a B or higher in all licensure course work. 

▲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. Note: only six credits (in total) may be taken as non-degree or transferred (with coordinator approval) from another accredited institution.

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)


Course Work


Electives

  • Biology content elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
  • Education elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)

Total: 33 credits


▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Chemistry (SECC)


Course Work


Electives

  • Chemistry content elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
  • Education elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)

Total: 33 credits


▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Earth Science (SECS)


Course Work


Electives

  • Earth Science elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)
  • Education elective (chosen with advisor’s approval) (3 credits)

Total: 33 credits


▲ Concentration in Secondary Education English (SECE)


▲ Concentration in Secondary Education History and Social Science (SECH)


Course Work


Total: 33 credits


▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Mathematics (SECM)


Course Work


Electives

  • Mathematics content elective, chosen with advisor’s approval  (3 credits)
  • Education elective, chosen with advisor’s approval  (3 credit)

Total: 33 credits


▲ Concentration in Secondary Education Physics (SECP)


Course Work


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. Intern assumes co-teaching and independent teaching responsibilities.
  • 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.

Total: 33 credits