{"id":89,"date":"2022-12-08T09:55:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-08T14:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=89"},"modified":"2026-03-14T12:32:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T16:32:51","slug":"med-with-initial-teacher-licensure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/admissions\/graduate-admissions\/med-with-initial-teacher-licensure\/","title":{"rendered":"M.Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--media-float-right umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">Admissions<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">M.Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-m-ed-initial-teacher-licensure\">M.Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-path-to-teacher-licensure-starts-here\"><strong>Your Path to Teacher Licensure Starts Here!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hold a bachelor\u2019s degree and are driven to make a meaningful impact through education, the UMW M.Ed. with Initial Teacher Licensure may be the right next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for adult learners seeking teacher licensure, this program offers personalized advising and a customized academic plan to support your path to the classroom. You\u2019ll gain hands-on field experience in one of nine partner school districts, preparing you for real-world teaching from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses are offered in evening, weekend, blended, and online formats, making it possible to balance graduate study with work and personal commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-request-information\">Request Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get updates from Mary Wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/register\/contactgraduate\" style=\"border-radius:40px\">Request Information<div class='arrow'><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-apply-now\">Apply now!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fill out our free application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/apply\/?sr=686b07ab-dcab-4c7f-b43b-f683b834d7d6\" style=\"border-radius:40px\">Apply<div class='arrow'><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pathways<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elementary Education (Grades PreK-6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Middle Grades Education (Grades 6-8)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PreK-12 Education (Grades PreK-12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special Education: General Curriculum (Grades K-12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-accordion-container umw-custom-block\" data-only-one=\"true\">\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Learning Outcomes<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Through coursework and field experiences aligned with Virginia Licensure Regulations (VLR), teacher candidates will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Earn an initial teaching license with guidance and supervision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop your teaching identity and define the educator you want to be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach for understanding and create a motivating classroom environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grow professionally through reflection, problem-solving, and applied practice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in public school settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Career Preparation<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Our courses are aligned with Virginia Licensure Regulations and prepare you to teach with confidence and effectiveness, combining strong content knowledge with practical, hands-on classroom experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Admission Criteria<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>To apply to the M.Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure program, you\u2019ll need to submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A completed application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all undergraduate and any graduate coursework<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A r\u00e9sum\u00e9 outlining your professional experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of literacy proficiency (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umw.edu\/graduate\/education-programs\/master-education-initial-licensure-post-baccalaureate-pathways\/education.umw.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COE website<\/a> for options)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An essay describing your interest in the program<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Graduate Tuition and Fees<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>The tuition and mandatory fees outlined below have been approved by the Board of Visitors and are effective for the 2025-2026 Academic Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/adminfinance.umw.edu\/studentaccounts\/tuition-and-fees\/graduate-tuition-fees\/\">Tuition &amp; Fees<div class='arrow'><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"umw-collapsible-section umw-custom-block\"><div class=\"accordion__question\" data-js-question=\"true\"><button class=\"accordion__question__trigger\" data-js-trigger=\"true\">Graduate Application Timeline<\/button><div class=\"accordion__question__answer\">\n<p>Plan ahead to secure your spot in the M.Ed. Initial Teacher Licensure program. UMW offers priority, standard, and space-available filing dates each semester:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fall Semester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Priority:<\/strong> June 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> July 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space Available:<\/strong> August 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spring Semester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Priority:<\/strong>&nbsp;November 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong>&nbsp;December 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space Available:<\/strong>&nbsp;January 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer Semester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Priority:<\/strong>&nbsp;February 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong>&nbsp;March 15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Space Available:<\/strong>&nbsp;April 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications submitted after these dates may still be considered on a rolling, space-available basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/admissions.umw.edu\/apply\/?sr=686b07ab-dcab-4c7f-b43b-f683b834d7d6\">Apply<div class='arrow'><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I learn more about UMW\u2019s M.Ed. 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