College Courses

GENERAL

George Mason University: Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction

George Mason University’s Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning  program offers practicing teachers the opportunity to pursue advanced learning through an online or hybrid master’s degree or certificate program. With 17 disciplinary and interdisciplinary concentrations, the ASTL program has a path for all focused on reflection, inquiry, and instruction. Attend an upcoming virtual information session or contact astl@gmu.edu with questions. 

University of Richmond: M.Ed. Program For Working Educators

University of Richmond offers a M.Ed. option that is designed to meet the needs of working educators: Curriculum & Instruction. The part-time graduate education program offers a mix of in-person, online asynchronous, online synchronous and hybrid classes. Successful completion of the educational leadership program satisfies Virginia’s licensure endorsement requirement for an approved program in administration and supervision from a regionally accredited university. Request more information today! 

Longwood: Add Teaching Endorsements Through Online Courses

Longwood University offers the coursework needed to add a number of endorsements to your teaching license. Learn more about the Educational Leadership, Gifted, Special Education, Reading, and School Librarianship Endorsement programs. Contact professionalstudies@longwood.edu with any questions 

UVA: Online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

New Areas of Emphasis Enjoy the flexibility of a fully online program with the University of Virginia while exploring one of ten areas of emphasis. The Professional Studies emphasis will provide provisionally licensed teachers an opportunity to complete required licensure coursework required by the VDOE while earning a master’s degree. Contact Anne Jewett with any questions. 

Virginia Union University: Weekend College Program

• Endorsement areas include Elementary Education- grades Pre-K - 6, Secondary Education- grades 6 - 12 & Special Education - grades Pre-K - 12

• 2.5 or above GPA in undergraduate degree program required (GPAs between 2.00 and 2.75 will be considered for conditional admission) 

• $649 per 3 credit hour course

• Contact the Enrollment Management advisors to create a specialized plan 

William & Mary: Online Curriculum and Instruction Post-Professional Certificates

• Special Education K-6

• Special Education 6-12

• ESL/Bilingual Education

Certificate programs are 15 credit hours.  Complete in as few as 10 months, 100% online.  Visit https://counseling.education.wm.edu/online-programs/masters-curriculum-instruction/certifications for more information.

Mary Baldwin University 

To help address the shortage of qualified teachers throughout the Commonwealth, Mary Baldwin University is pleased to offer programs that lead to licensure and/or master’s degrees. Included in this email is a flyer that shares the many routes we provide to accommodate any student as they begin or continue their journey to become teachers.

• Post Baccalaureate Teaching License (PBTL) are for those who have a degree and wish to obtain a license in many endorsement areas.

• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is for those who have an undergraduate degree and wish to obtain a license and a higher degree.

• Provisional License Teaching Certificate (PLTC) are for those teaching on a provisional license. They will take needed courses at MBU at the master’s degree level. Minimum of 12 semester hours is required for this option.

SPECIAL EDUCATION

UVA: Online Special Education General Curriculum Graduate Certificate

This graduate certificate is designed to equip K-12 teachers with the knowledge and skills to address the needs of students with disabilities in the general curriculum classroom. Courses can be taken for recertification, professional development or to add an endorsement to your current PK-3, PK-6, middle grades, or secondary license. Current Virginia residents and educators can also take advantage of our reduced tuition rate. For more information, visit UVA School of Education and Human Development or contact Courtney Sullivan. 

Longwood: Special Education Add-On Endorsement

Join Longwood for their online professional development and acquire the expertise necessary to support students with diverse learning needs. Take courses for recertification and professional development to add an endorsement to your license. The endorsement is 15 credits and can be completed in three semesters. It offers an elementary track or a secondary track for licensed K-12 teachers looking for a pathway into special education. Learn more today! 

ODU: Special Education Endorsement

Old Dominion University offers grant funding/discounts for qualified Virginia school division personnel seeking endorsement in special education: general curriculum K-12. Teachers with valid provisional special education: general curriculum licenses are eligible and other school personnel with bachelor’s degrees may be eligible. Coursework is delivered using online and televised formats. Find out more information or email with questions.

Mary Baldwin University: Special Education Cohort

MBU offers an online cohort program with a deeply discounted tuition rate of $325 per credit hour. The cohort covers any of these options:

• Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum for Elementary Ed (for those holding an active VA PK-6 Elementary Ed endorsement);

• Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum for Middle Ed (for those holding an active VA Middle Ed core content endorsement);

• Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum for Secondary Ed (for those holding an active VA Secondary Ed core content endorsement); or

• K-12 General Curriculum (for those seeking the “full” Special Ed endorsement to add to any active VA teaching license, except CTE).

• Master of Education Non-Licensure Special Education –30 semester hours with two electives (for those who already hold a Special Education license or do not want licensure, just the degree)

A student may take just the courses for the Add-ons to add the endorsement or complete the Master of Education program providing licensure and a Master’s degree. The licensure programs are available to any licensed teacher in Virginia (with a collegiate or post-graduate professional license, but not a CTE or provisional license), and is designed to be completed in about 3 semesters. This Master’s program is also available without the licensure option. The link will provide additional details, including how to apply. www.marybaldwin.edu/education/master-of-education/specialeducation/. 

Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Vision Impairment

The Universities of George Mason, Radford, and Old Dominion offer an approved program that serves individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish to become teachers of the visually impaired. Completion of the program results in a teaching endorsement in visual impairments and blindness K-12. Applicants need not hold a current teaching license. Coursework is delivered via distance learning modalities. Email for more information: ODU, GMU, or RU. 

Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Special Education Adapted Curriculum  

ACSD Consortium is comprised of the Universities of George Mason, Radford, James Madison, Virginia Commonwealth, and Old Dominion. This program is designed to accelerate the training for teachers with newly-issued provisional licenses and to increase the number of fully endorsed teachers by providing training to full-time pre-service personnel. Email for more information: ODU, GMU, JMU, RU, or VCU. 

SPECIALIST

Radford: Reading Specialist or Literacy Coach

You can earn your Master’s Degree in Literacy Education or obtain your Reading Specialist Certificate (K-12) with Radford University. Engage in advanced graduate study in literacy and related fields, improve your classroom teaching, open up options for Title 1 instruction, Reading Specialist expertise, Literacy Coaching, and more! Join the December 13 information session to learn more about the upcoming Fall 2023 cohort opportunity! 

George Mason: Mathematics Specialist Leader K-8 M.Ed.

The College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University invites you to join them virtually to learn more about our complete online Mathematics Specialist Leader K-8 MEd program. This 30-credit program includes all required coursework for state endorsement as a K-8 mathematics specialist. Full-time educators may qualify for an additional VA Educator Tuition Discount.

George Mason: Advanced Literacy Learning Opportunity

Interested in strengthening your literacy teaching or becoming a reading specialist? Already a literacy leader and want to advance your skills in coaching? The Literacy Program at George Mason University offers hybrid and fully online master’s and graduate certificate options. Register for a monthly online information session or contact Dr. Jennifer Hathaway to learn more. 

VCU: Post-Master's Certificate for Reading Specialists

Earn a graduate certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University. The Post-master’s Certificate for Reading Specialist is designed for students who wish to gain state licensure as a reading specialist in kindergarten through high school settings. The Post-master’s Certificate for Reading Specialist requires a minimum of 24 total graduate credit hours. 

VCU: M.Ed. Reading Specialist Program

The M.Ed. in reading, reading specialist concentration provides prospective reading specialists with integrated experiences in all aspects of the reading curriculum, ranging from preschool to adult levels. This nationally-accredited and VBOE-approved program promotes a passion for lifelong reading education, embracing literacy practices across all levels. The online reading program offers students a high level of flexibility for managing their time and coursework. The program features interactive dialogues, asynchronous online discussions, synchronous online conversations and coaching opportunities. 

W&M: Reading Specialist Endorsement Program

William & Mary offers a post-professional online certificate for teachers who currently hold a master’s degree but would like to add a reading specialist endorsement. It is a fully online 21-credit program, offered in 7-week terms over five semesters (including summers). Join a new cohort starting in July! Learn more or email denise.johnson@wm.edu with questions.  

UVA: Reading Specialist Program

The Masters of Education program in Curriculum & Instruction – Reading Education at UVA is a pathway for adding the K12 reading specialist endorsement to your Virginia teaching license. Our program is designed for reading practitioners to strengthen their understanding of science-based reading research and evidence-based literacy instruction for all students, including those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. All courses are available online and the degree can be completed full-time in one year or part-time in 2-4 years.

LEADERSHIP

JMU: Teacher Leadership Program

The Teacher Leadership Program builds the capacity of current classroom teachers to accelerate student learning in the schools.  Intentionally, deliberately, and purposefully leverage the strengths of colleagues, this program is designed to enhance the skills of current classroom teachers and amplify the collective impact of teaching on student learning.  Click here to explore the program website where you’ll find information about the program, application requirements, student resources, and more.  We offer both a master’s degree and a certificate which are designed for education professionals who are interested in advancing their leadership skills within the classroom, school, community, and beyond.

LIBRARY/MEDIA

Longwood: School Librarianship Endorsements or Master's Degree

Longwood University has an exciting professional development opportunity for teachers in either the Prince William or Hampton Roads areas who want to earn their School Librarianship endorsement or master’s degree. Starting Fall 2022, participants can be a part of a new cohort within driving distance of either area! Hybrid classes meet from one to five Saturdays each semester, depending on the course.  Email program director Dr. Karla Collins or register today! 

CTE

Virginia Tech: M.S.Ed. and Ed.S. Programs Online and Asynchronously

The Career and Technical Education program at VT will offer the following classes this fall for their M.S.Ed. and Ed.S. programs: Advanced Curriculum Development & Program Management in CTE, Behavior Management in K-12 Classrooms, and Education & Work in a Changing Society. Classes may count for provisional licensure and can be taken as a degree or non-degree-seeking student. Virginia teachers may receive a 25% tuition discount. Contact Dr. Natalie Ferand, with any questions. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Radford: Add-on Endorsement Opportunity

Radford University is now offering the four courses needed for the 3- and 4-year-old Add-on Endorsement. This is available to teachers with elementary or Early Childhood Special Education licenses, all courses are offered online and the one practicum course can be completed in workplaces. Non-degree seeking application option provided. Learn more about the endorsement or contact Dr. Sharon Gilbert with questions.