Curry School of Education

Off-Grounds Transfer Students:  Apply for admission to UVA through the University's Office of Undergraduate Admission,  and meet criteria 2,3, 5, 6 listed below.

On-Grounds Students:

To be granted permission to enter the five-year program, you must:

1. be enrolled as a second-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences,
2. have completed EDIS 2010 and 2880 (or the VCCS equivalent course),
3. demonstrate academic success (cumulative GPA of 2.7, 3.0  GPA in College major),
4. submit the  Permission to Enroll application to the Office of Teacher Education (326 Bavaro Hall) by February 15.
5. provide test scores that meet criteria set by the Virginia Dept. of Education in ONE of the following:

• PRAXIS I:  178 math, 175 writing or 532 composite score OR
• SATs taken prior to 4/1/95--score of 1000, with at least 450 verbal, 510 math; if taken after 4/1/95--score of 1100, with at least 530 verbal, 530 math OR
• ACTs taken prior to 4/1/95--score of 1100, with at least 450 verbal, 510 math; if taken after 4/1/95--composte score of 24, with at least 22 mat, 48 English Plus Reading Score  OR
• VCLA: Reading and Writing as an optional assessment for the PRAXIS 1 reading and writing tests (writing subtest of 235, reading subtest of 235, composite score of 470) in combination with qualifying math scores from SATs, ACTs, or PRAXIS 1.

6. show good progress toward meeting GENERAL REQUIREMENTS through coursework or AP/IB credits in:

• Natural Sciences and Math (12 hrs.)  a combination of science and math. 
• English Composition (6 hrs. ) same as the College of Arts & Sciences (must include second writing requirement
• Humanities (6 hrs.) same as the College of Arts & Sciences
• Non-Western Studies (3 hrs.) same as the College of Arts & Sciences
• Historical Studies (6 hrs. )  3 hrs. of American History (HIUS 2001 or 2002); 3 hrs.  Western Civilization or World History. (List of Approved Courses)
• Social Sciences (6 hrs.) Psych/Sociology/Anthropology/Linguistics/Econ
• Foreign Language (0-14 hrs.)  same as the College of Arts & Sciences

7.  solid performance in MATH 1310 and 1320.  Those with AP, IB  or transfer credit in these courses, and those who have taken the classes and earned less than a B-,  will need to take at least one additional MATH course (e.g., MATH 2310 or 3351) at UVA..  If you have questions, contact Joe Garofalo (jg2e@virginia.edu).

NOTE: Permission to Enroll allows you to sign up for licensure classes offered through the Curry School of Education.  Formal admission to the program (advancement to graduate status) occurs midway through one's fourth year at UVA.  Advancement is based on academic performance in College and Curry classes, performance in area schools (field work),  and performance on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).   

February 15 of the second year of enrollment at the University

Students in the five-year program must meet College and Curry requirements to earn dual degrees.  As noted in the Course Overview below, requirements in Curry include coursework, field placements, Graduate Record Exams (GREs) and state-mandated exams--the Virginia Communication and and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and the Praxis II exam in mathematics.  Dates by which passing scores must be submitted to the Office of Teacher Education are also listed in the Course Overview.

Students in mathematics education must also complete:

• 40 credits of mathematics: MATH 1310 Calculus I (4 cr.), MATH 1320 Calculus II (4 cr.), MATH 2310 Calculus III (4 cr.), MATH 3100 Intro to Mathematical Probability (3 cr), MATH 3120 Intro to Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.), MATH 3250 Ordinary Differential Equations (4 cr.), MATH 3310 Basic Real Analysis (3 cr.), MATH 3351 Elementary Linear Algebra (3 cr.), MATH 3354 Survey of Algebra (3 cr.), MATH 4040 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr.), MATH 5030 History of Mathematics or MATH 5010 History of Calculus (3 cr.), MATH 5700 Intro to Geometry (3 cr.),
• 6 credits of computing:  EDLF 5440 (3 cr.) and CS 1110 or CS 1020 (3 cr.), and
• at least 30 credits at 5000 level or above, which do not include Teaching Associate credits.
  
   

All program completers must submit applications for graduation to the College of Arts and Sciences AND to the Curry School (Office of Admission: 106 Bavaro Hall). As noted in the sample course outline, materials required  for Curry include an application for licensure.

All new and continuing undergraduates at the University of Virginia may be eligible for federal loans, grants, scholarships, work study and other categories of need-based financial aid. We encourage you to submit your application for financial aid the first of March, so the Office of Financial Aid can provide you with an estimate of your eligibility for the upcoming academic year. Policies related to financial aid change upon entrance to the graduate program in the 5th year of study. To determine your eligibility and procedures for applying for aid, visit the University's Student Financial Aid website. Students enrolled in the B/MT or PGMT program are also eligible for numerous scholarships and awards offered through the Curry Foundation. These are advertised in December, and several are earmarked for TED students.

Completion time is five years.  Students who enter the University with a number of AP or IB credits, however,  may accelerate the program, finishing in 4 1/2 years. Plan carefully with your advisor in the College and your advisor in Curry if interested in this option.

Full or Part Time:

Students studying for the BAMT are full time students.

Print out  this course overview, and use it to track your progress in Curry.  Your advisor will want to see this document when you meet to plan your program of studies. Requirements must be completed during the semesters listed.

3rd YEAR

Fall Semester:

1. __ Declare a major in the College by the start of the semester.
2. __ EDLF 5011 Adolescent Learning & Development (3 cr.),
3. __ EDIS 3882 Field experience (1 cr.),
4. __ EDIS 5020 Instruction and Assessment  (3 cr.)
5. __ EDIS 3450 Teaching with Technology (2 cr.) math/science section--fall or spring
6. __ Continue working on General Requirements listed above in "Prerequisites and Admissions Requirements."

Spring Semester

1. __ EDIS 5030 Curriculum and Management (3 cr.) 
2. __ EDIS 3882 Field Experience (1 cr.)
3. __ EDIS 5000 Exceptional Learner (3 cr.)--spring or summer
4. __ By May 1, take and pass the Virginia Communications & Literacy Assessment (VCLA).   Print a copy of your test results for your personal records.  You will need these when applying for licensure at the end of the program.

Summer

1. __ Sign up to take GREs prior to September 1, so you can retake the exam if your scores do not meet Curry minimums of 450 V, 530 M, 4.0 writing (old exam) OR equivalents on new exam. Submit official test scores through ETS.  The University's institutional code is 5820; there is no school code.

4th YEAR

Fall Semester

1. __ EDIS 5450: Teaching Mathematics in Secondary Schools I (3 cr.),
2. __ EDIS 4884: Field Experience (1 cr.)
3. __ Fall or spring semester, complete EDIS 5710 Content Area Reading  (3 cr.).
4. __ By December 1 submit the Teaching Associateship Application (a form on which you request a student teaching placement) to the Office of Teacher Education.
5. __ By December 1, turn in the Advancement to Graduate Status Application (available in the Office of Teacher Education) . Criteria for advancement are satisfactory performance in all field experiences and Curry classes, a 3.0 GPA in content major in the College, a cumulative GPA of 2.7, and satisfactory performance on GREs.

Spring Semester

1. __ EDIS 5451: Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School II (3 cr.)
2. __ EDIS 4884: Field Practicum (1 cr.)
3. __ Fall or Spring semester, EDIS 5440: Applied Teaching with Technology (3 cr.)
4. __ Complete the online module Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding for Educators. Print out the certificate of completion and make one copy for the Office of Teacher Education. Keep the original with your personal records.
5. __ Meet General Requirements listed above in "Prerequisites and Admission Requirements."

Summer Session (if accelerating the program)

1. __ Register for coursework on the Summer Session website.
2. __ Enroll in EDIS 7991 Field Project (3 cr.)--a portion of the course will be completed in the fall.
3. __ Complete EDIS 7100 Contemporary  Issues (3 cr.).

5th YEAR

Fall Semester: (No courses, other than those listed below, may be taken during the term.)

1. __ By August 1, take and pass the  Praxis II : Content Knowledge exam offered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).  Print a copy of your test results for  your personal records.
2. __ If graduating in December, apply for graduation both in the College and in Curry by October 1. Submit your Curry application (make sure to list primary and secondary endorsements, if applicable) to Curry's Office of Admission (106 Bavaro Hall).  Attach the following materials, using a paperclip:  copies of test scores and the "College Verification Form" and "Application for Initial Licensure" found in the online pdf  document "Application for a Virginia License".  Make sure the address you list on your licensure paperwork is the location where you will be receiving mail between December and February.
3. __ Complete EDIS 5884 Teaching Associateship--Mathematics Education (12 cr.).  If you are earning a second endorsement, check with the placement coordinator to see if you need a split placement.
4. __ Complete EDIS 5874  Seminar: Teaching Associateship--Mathematics  (3 cr.)
5. __ If planning to enroll as a part-time (fewer than 12 cr.) during the spring, email Sheilah Sprouse (sgs9w).  She will change your status in SIS to PT, so you are billed correctly for a reduced load. 

Spring Semester

1. __ If graduating in May, apply for graduation both in the College and in Curry no later than February 1.  On the Curry form, be sure to list primary and secondary endorsements (if relevant). Take your education application to Curry's Office of Admission (106 Bavaro Hall). Use a paperclip to attach copies of test scores, and the "College Verification Form" and "Application for Initial Licensure"  documents found in the online pdf  "Application for a Virginia License" .  Make sure the address you list on the licensure application is the one where you will be receiving mail between May and August. 
2. __ EDIS 7991  Field Project (3 cr.)
3. __ EDIS 7100 Contemporary Educational Issues (3 cr.)
4. __ Finish College requirements

When the Office of Admissions receives word from the Registrar that degrees have been conferred, personnel will sign off on your application for licensure and mail all materials to you, so you can work directly with the VDOE to obtain licensure. The Curry Admissions Office will record your areas of endorsement on the enrolled student screen.  That way, if you move to another location, they can use that information when you request a college verification form for another state.

Secondary (6-12) Mathematics Teacher

Joe Garofalo   

jg2e@virginia.edu      

206E Bavaro Hall      

434-924-0845