Program Overview

Program Overview

The Secondary Education for Licensed Teachers online program is designed for licensed teachers in Virginia who wish to improve and update their teaching skills. This Master of Science in Education degree program will help graduates conduct powerful educational research, transforming their instructional practice and beliefs about teaching.

Program Details

• The program is cohort-based and can be completed in just over 18 months.
• It requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.
• Graduates will be able to upgrade their teaching license to the Postgraduate Professional level in Virginia.
• The program emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of teaching in diverse settings and examines the potential for educators to act as agents of change.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• They must hold a Virginia Professional License or an equivalent from another state in middle or secondary education.

Curriculum

• The program includes required courses and a thesis.
• Courses follow an accelerated 8-week format, with many classes not having a scheduled meeting time, allowing students to fit classes into their personal schedule.
• Students will access course materials and complete assignments online, with instructors scheduling specific deadlines for assignments or exams.

Cost and Aid

• In-state Virginia residents: $486 per credit hour.
• Out-of-state students: $649 per credit hour.
• Virginia Public School educators may be eligible for a tuition discount of 25% per credit hour.
• The university offers various scholarships to support online students in achieving their academic and career goals.

Career Opportunities

• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education: median salary $65,220, growth -0.6%.
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education: median salary $64,290, growth -0.7%.
• Education Teachers, Postsecondary: median salary $73,240, growth 3.3%.

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