MT English Second Language (Online) at University of Virginia

Programme overview

A part-time, online, asynchronous Master of Teaching leading to initial Virginia licensure with an ESL preK-12 endorsement. It suits paraprofessionals, provisionally licensed teachers and recent graduates.

Faculty: School of Education and Human Development | Department: Curriculum, Instruction & Special Education | Duration: Part time, typically 1-2 courses per semester | Intake: Spring (December 1), Summer (February 1 early / May 15 final), Fall (March 1 early / July 15 final) | Study mode: online | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Principles of teaching and learning with clinical experiences; school placements are arranged by the Teacher Education office and may be completed at the candidate's workplace, and a year of teaching on a provisional license may substitute for student teaching.

Career pathways

ESL teacher in preK-12 schools.

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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 deadlines: Spring December 1; Summer February 1 (early) and May 15 (final); Fall March 1 (early) and July 15 (final).

Requirements published at faculty level.

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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