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Graduate Admissions

Master of Education, Post Baccalaureate Initial Licensure Pathways

The College of Education offers seven Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs for adults who have earned a bachelor’s degree (i.e., you are post baccalaureate), may have some professional work experience, and want to obtain teaching credentials. This program is designed to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and/or offered in a blended or online format. The program of study combines course work and field experiences to prepare candidates for teacher licensure.

M.Ed., Post Baccalaureate Pathways

  • Elementary Education (Grades PreK-6)
  • Middle Grades Education (Grades 6-8)
  • PreK-12 Education (Grades PreK-12)
  • Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)
  • Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Grades K-12)
  • Special Education: General Curriculum (Grades K-12)

Graduate Admissions: Post Baccalaureate Pathways


Master of Education, Professional Development or Added Endorsements

The College of Education offers six Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees for Professional Development or Added Endorsement is offered for practicing teachers who already possess initial licensure and is designed to provide opportunities for continuing professional development, master’s level licensure for teachers and other school personnel, or endorsements in teaching or administration. Students in these programs must possess a collegiate professional or postgraduate professional Virginia license.

M.Ed., Professional Development or Added Endorsements

  • Educational Leadership
  • Literacy Specialist 
  • Special Education: Adapted Curriculum (Grades K-12)
  • Special Education: General Curriculum (Grades K-12)

Graduate Admissions: Professional Development or Added Endorsements


Graduate Endorsement and Certificate Programs

The College of Education offers three graduate endorsements and certificates for prospective students who possess both a bachelor’s degree and a valid Virginia collegiate professional or a postgraduate professional license.

 Graduate Endorsement and Certificate Programs

  • Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teaching Students with Autism (Online Only)

 Graduate Admissions: Graduate Endorsement and Certificate Programs

For any questions regarding graduate admissions, please contact:

Christy Pack
Director of Graduate Admissions
Phone: (540) 286-8030
Email:  dpack@umw.edu
Lee Hall, Room 419

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