The College of Education offers six Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees for Professional Development or Added Endorsement. For instance, the degrees are for practicing teachers who already possess initial licensure and are designed to provide opportunities for continuing professional development. As well as master’s level licensure for teachers and other school personnel, or endorsements in teaching or administration. Subsequently, students in these programs must possess a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional Virginia license.
Is an M.Ed. for Professional Development or Added Endorsement right for me?
This program is designed for licensed, practicing teachers. Who, in addition, wants to work with specific student populations, study educational leadership, or become literacy specialists. Meanwhile, it lends itself to continuing professional development, master’s level licensure, and endorsements in teaching and administration.
What will I learn?
Students choose from five distinct curriculums:
- Educational Leadership. This cohort program is open for fall admission only. Further, the course work, along with a passing score on the School Leaders License Assessment, fulfills administration and supervision endorsement requirements.
- Literacy Specialist. This cohort program is open for spring admission only. Likewise, course work, along with a passing score on the Reading for Virginia Educators: Reading Specialist Assessment, leads to a reading specialist endorsement. Which certainly, highlights foundational knowledge, instructional strategies, and curriculum development. In addition, assessment and intervention, literacy in communication, and literacy leadership.
- Special Education General Curriculum. Pursue a degree and added licensure.
- Special Education Adapted Curriculum. Pursue a degree and added licensure.
What careers will I be prepared for?
UMW’s graduate education programs lead to state-certified endorsements. Similarly, more fulfilling teaching careers in instructional technology, higher education, ESL, and more.
When and how do I apply for acceptance to the program?
Recommended filing dates are April 15 for fall admission, Sept. 15 for spring admission, and Feb. 15 for summer admission. To clarify, UMW accepts post-filing date applications on a rolling, space-available basis.
In addition, please take a look at the M.Ed. for Professional Development or Added Endorsement Checklist for the materials you’ll need to get started.
How can I learn more about UMW’s M.Ed. for Professional Development or Added Endorsement program?
For detailed information and specific questions, please contact Graduate Admissions at (540) 286-8030 or Email us at graduate@umw.edu, or you can fill out our Request for More Information Form. Certainly, feel free to visit our social media as well.
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