MT Elementary Education at University of Virginia

Programme overview

A one-year, cohort-based, in-person Master of Teaching leading to initial Virginia licensure with an endorsement in Elementary preK-6. It is a post-graduate programme for applicants who already hold an undergraduate degree.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education | Duration: 1 year full time (June to May) | Intake: Summer; February 1 early notification, April 1 final | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Instruction in principles of teaching and learning blended with clinical internships in different schools under mentor teachers and clinical coaches.

Career pathways

Elementary (preK-6) teacher in Virginia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Education and Human Development graduate applicants (all programmes): application through the school's online system with two to three recommenders, an application fee of $65, and programme-specific materials that often include a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample. Programme: completed undergraduate degree required; deadlines February 1 (early) and April 1 (final).

Requirements published at faculty level.

Domestic applicants: USD 24,810 a year (2026-27). SEHD Teacher Education MT 12-month tuition rate. Rate for Virginia residents. Tuition only; excludes mandatory/comprehensive and program fees. International students pay the non-Virginia resident rate only if the schedule so applies; the page labels it no Source

International applicants: USD 36,610 a year (2026-27). SEHD Teacher Education MT 12-month tuition rate. Rate for non-Virginia residents. Tuition only; excludes mandatory/comprehensive and program fees. Source labels this rate as non-Virginia residents (not specifically international). Source

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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