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Virginia Tech School of Education
Masters of Curriculum and Instruction (MAEd) in English Education with
Postgraduate Professional Licensure in English 6-12
Trevor Thomas Stewart, [email protected]
Agenda
Welcome
Introductions
Information
Forms
Questions
Why Virginia Tech SOE?
(School of Education)
Intensive one year or two year program prepares you to teach diverse students in individualized ways
Small class sizes provide supportive learning environment
Licensure has reciprocity with 35+ states and territories
High-quality faculty with a diverse research interests and experience teaching in variety of school settings
How to Apply Visit
http://www.soe.vt.edu/englished/Admissions/Admissions.html
Ensure you meet the requirements listed for admission Maintain a 3.0 GPA Receive a B.A. in English or fulfill required 36 credits
of English coursework beyond freshman level Submit application to the Graduate School at
Virginia Tech Submit 3 letters of recommendation Contact Sherri Albert: [email protected] if you have
questions about the application process
How to Apply- cont. Submit the English Education Program Application
and complete the English Education Requirements Checklist
Both are found on English Education admissions page and are submitted to Sherri Albert
Register and pass the Praxis Core and Praxis II tests, as well as the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA)
To register for the Praxis tests visit http://www.ets.org/praxis/register
To register for the VCLA test visit http://www.va.nesinc.com
Praxis & VCLA
Register for and pass the Praxis Core and Praxis II tests. The Praxis II test required for admission is English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038). Passing scores on both the Praxis Core and Praxis II are required for admission into the program. Students can pass out of the Praxis Core exam with a state-approved SAT or ACT score. SAT as a Substitute for the Praxis Core Test:
SAT taken Prior to April 1, 1995 : a score of 1000 with at least 450 on the verbal and 510 on the mathematics tests ;
SAT taken After April 1, 1995 : a score of 1100 out of 1600 (not including the writing portion) with at least 530 on the verbal and 530 on the mathematics tests.
Deadlines and Follow Up
Preferred for Fall applications (Dual Enrollment)- October 15th Applying after Oct 15th risks no more room in cohort/
missing deadline for Dual-enrollment in Spring.
Preferred deadline for Spring applications (2 year option)- March 1st
Please reference the Virginia Tech SOE website for more complete information http://www.soe.vt.edu/oap/graduate_forms/soeforms/SOE_Graduate
_Requirements&Procedures_updated_072613.pdf
Space in the program is limited and acceptance is competitive. Once application materials have been reviewed, eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview
For application questions, contact
Sherri Albert: [email protected]
Forms Review
Applications Forms
Program of Study
Program Matrix
Questions?