MT Social Studies Education at University of Virginia

Programme overview

One-year, full-time, cohort-based Master of Teaching running from June through the following May, leading to initial Virginia licensure. Candidates complete internships in different schools under mentor teachers and clinical coaches. Graduates earn initial Virginia licensure with an endorsement in History and Social Sciences 6-12.

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

What you will study

Principles of teaching and learning with clinical internships, preparing teachers of history, civics, economics and geography.

Career pathways

Middle and high school social studies teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must already hold an undergraduate degree. Summer entry deadlines: February 1 (early notification) and April 1 (final). School of Education and Human Development graduate applications: online application with 2-3 recommenders, programme-specific supplemental materials (often a resume or CV, goal statement and/or writing sample), and a $65 non-refundable application fee.

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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