Curry School of Education

Applicants must meet several requirements. 

1. Possess a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent credits in the secondary area of interest.

2.  Meet general studies requirements: 12 hours mathematics and science, 6 hours in English/composition/literature, 6 hours of historical studies across American history and world history or western civilization, as well as courses representing the humanities and the social sciences.

3. Complete the online application for admission and submit supporting materials, including official transcripts and test scores by February 15. (NOTE: applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with applications, but will need to provide official transcripts before they can matriculate.) Test scores include GREs that meet targets--at or above 450/150 (verbal), 530/145 (quantitative), 4.0 (analytical writing).  Applicants must also submit  test scores on ONE of the following:

• SATs taken prior to 4/1/95—score of 1000, with at least 450 verbal and 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—composite score of 24, with at least 22 math, 46 English Plus Reading score, OR
• PRAXIS I: 178 math, 178 reading, 175 writing or 532 composite score, OR
• VCLA: Reading and Writing as an optional assessment for the PRAXIS I reading and writing tests--writing subtest of 235, reading subtest of 235, composite score of 470--in combination with qualifying math scores from SATs and ACTs.

February 1

All Master of Teaching students are required to complete 5 credits in the Curry Participant Pool in each year of their program.

Students must complete coursework, practica, and assessments required for licensure by the dates listed in the Course Outline that follows.  To earn the MT, students must complete at least 30 graduate credits (course numbers above 5000), not counting Teaching Associateship credits.  

In addition, students should apply for licensure and appropriate endorsements in Virginia.  These applications should be completed at the same time as the application for graduation and submitted through Curry's Office of Admissions.  Virginia's Department of Education will require that students have successfully completed the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)–2 subtests: reading and writing—by the end of their first year (http://www.va.nesinc.com).  Students must also pass the Praxis II content area endorsement test for Virginia offered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and the Virginia Reading Assessment (VRA) offered through Pearson Testing (http://www.va.nesinc.com).

Students enrolled in the PG-MT program are eligible for numerous scholarships and awards selected by the teacher education faculty.

2 Years

Semester of Entry:

Fall

Full or Part Time:

Full-time.

Use the sample course outline below to map coursework needed for your degree and licensure:

First Year

Fall Semester:

___EDLF 5011: Adolescent Learning & Development (3 cr.)
___EDIS 3882: Field Experience (1 cr.)
___EDIS 51X0: Characteristics of EBD/LD/ID (1 cr. each)--online, fall/spring semesters
___EDIS 5020: Instruction & Assessment (3 cr.)
___EDIS 3450: Teaching with Technology (2 cr.)--fall or spring semester
___EDIS 488X: Field Experience--General Ed. (1 cr.)
___EDIS 5222: Reading Development for Special Populations (3 cr.)
___EDIS 5060: Math Instruction for Elementary & Sped (3 cr.)--fall or spring semester
___EDIS 5XXX: Methods class within the secondary content area of emphasis (3 cr.)
___EDIS 5041: Behavior Management (3 cr.)--fall or spring semester
___By December 1, submit the Teaching Associateship Application (a form on which you request a student teaching placement) to the Office of Teacher Education.

Spring Semester:

___EDIS 5000: Exceptional Learner (3 cr.)--spring or summer session
___EDIS 5230: Reading Diagnosis & Remediation (3 cr.)
___EDIS 5231: Reading Diagnosis & Remediation Lab  (1 cr.)
___EDIS 5040: Psycho-educational Assessment (3 cr.)
___EDIS 5140: Methods of Instruction & Collaboration in Sped (3 cr.)
___EDIS 5141: IEP and Transition Planning (1 cr.)
___EDIS 5XXX: Methods class with the secondary area of focus (3 cr.)
___EDIS 4887: Field Experience--Sped (1 cr.)
___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 for your personal records.
___By April 15, complete 5 credits in the Curry Participant Pool.
___By May 1, take and pass the reading and writing portions of the Virginia Communication & Literacy Assessment (VCLA).  Print a copy of your scores for your personal records.  You will need this document when you apply for licensure at the end of the program.

Summer Session (if accelerating the program):

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

Second Year

Fall Semester (only the classes below can be taken during the semester)

___By August 1, take and pass the Praxis II Content Exam (secondary content area) offered by Educational Testing Service (ETS).  Print a copy of your test results for your personal records.  (Currently, there is no content exam for Special Education.)
___If graduating in December, apply for graduation no later than October 1.  On the Curry form, be sure to list primary and secondary endorsements (if relevant).  Take your application to Curry's Office of Admission (106 Bavaro Hall).  Use a paperclip to attach copies of required licensure materials (e.g., test scores, College Verification Form, Request for Initial Licensure).  Licensure documents can be found in on the VDOE website under "Application for a Virginia License."  Make sure the address you list on licensure materials is the one where you will be receiving mail between December and February.
___If planning to enroll as a part-time (fewer than 12 cr.) during the spring, complete a Change of Status form and submit it to the Teacher Education Office by October 15.
___EDIS 5877: Seminar: Teaching Associateship – Sped (3 cr.)
___EDIS 5887: Teaching Associateship – Sped (6 cr.)
___EDIS 588X: Teaching Associateship--Content area of focus (6 cr.)

Spring Semester:

___If graduating in May, apply for graduation no later than February 1.  On the Curry form, be sure to list primary and secondary endorsements (if relevant).  Take your application to Curry's Office of Admission (106 Bavaro Hall).  Use a paperclip to attach copies of required licensure materials (e.g., test scores, College Verification Form, Request for Initial Licensure).  Licensure documents can be found on the VDOE website under "Application for a Virginia License."  Make sure the address you list on licensure materials is the one where you will be receiving mail between May and August.
___By April 15, complete 5 credits (3 credits if graduating in December) in the Curry Participant Pool.
___EDIS 7991: Field Project (3 cr.)
___EDIS 7100: Contemporary Educational Issues (3 cr.)
___Other coursework needed for degree/licensure

Special Education or Secondary Education teacher.

John Wills Lloyd, Ph.D.        
JohnL@Virginia.edu
309 Bavaro     
434-924-0759