Graduate

Students applying to the M.A.T. program must submit the following items for admission to the Master of Arts in teaching program by Jan. 1 for spring term or by Aug. 1 for fall term:

1. Completed application.
2. Two letters of recommendation
3. All college transcripts (with an overall GPA of at least 2.75 and a GPA of at least 3.0 for any EDUC courses)
4. Passing scores on the following examinations:
   • Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Subject Tests: Elementary: reading & language arts (5002), mathematics (5003), social studies (5004), and science (5005).
   • Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205), Elementary & Special Education, only. 
   • Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)

For the tests the applicant has not yet taken and passed, the applicant must include a plan to be able to pass each test and a timeline for taking/re-taking the test to ensure passing the test no later than Aug. 1 of the application year.

 

1. In addition, prior to their final year of the program, students must complete/obtain proof of:
   • Passing scores on Praxis Subject Assessment(s) (for the subject area(s) in which you are seeking licensure)
   • Reading for Virginia Educators (RVE) (Elementary Education candidates or Special Education Endorsement candidates only)
   • Certificate CW55691: Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators
   • Certificate of completion for VDOE Dyslexia Awareness Training
   • Certification of training in emergency first aid, CPR including hands-on practice, and the use of AED
   • Report of Tuberculosis Screening
   • Certificate of completion for the online tutorial from the Virginia State and Local Civic Education Module (Elementary Education candidates and Secondary History/Social Studies candidates only)