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Department of Education and Special Education
- Graduate Degree
Within the Department of Education, Special Education there are thirteen areas of concentration
leading to the Master of Science degree. They are community & college
counseling; curriculum & instruction specialist/elementary; curriculum &
instruction specialist/English; curriculum & instruction specialist/LD,
E/BD & Mild MR; curriculum & instruction specialist/modern languages;
curriculum & instruction specialist/physical education; educational
leadership; elementary education PreK-6 initial licensure, guidance and
counseling; literacy & culture; modern languages PreK-12 initial
licensure; school library media; and special education PreK-12 initial
licensure. In addition, the M.S. degree is awarded to Longwood students
enrolled in the Special Education/Liberal Studies five-year program. The
department also offers three graduate licensure only programs in
educational leadership, school library media, and special education
PreK-12.
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Community and College Counseling:
The Community and
College Counseling program offers an interdisciplinary degree
specifically for college graduates interested in preparing for
counseling roles in community agencies, working in areas such as mental
health, social services, youth development services, court services or
rehabilitation, or in college settings such as student affairs offices,
counseling centers or residence halls. A teaching license is not
required for this program
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C&I Specialist/K- 8 Mathematics: The
K-8 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration is
designed for the classroom teacher who wants to improve instructional
skills as well as expand knowledge and skills in mathematics.
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C&I Specialist/LD,E/BD, & Mild MR :
This concentration in special education provides
strategies for effective teaching of students with learning
disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, and mild mental
retardation. Find out more
C&I Specialist/Modern Languages:
The Modern Languages Curriculum and
Instruction Specialist concentration is designed for the classroom
teacher who wants to improve instructional skills as well as expand
knowledge and skills in the language of concentration.
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C&I Specialist/Music:
The Music
Curriculum and Instruction Specialist concentration offers two tracks:
teacher research and thesis. The thesis track allows students to develop
music research tools, focus on an area of study pertinent to the field,
research, write, and present that body of work.
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out more
Educational Leadership: The educational leadership degree program
is for teachers who hold at least a Collegiate Professional License or
equivalent from another state, have taught successfully for at least two
years, and wish to pursue a career in school administration. Students
are provided preparation for administrative and/or supervisory roles in
public and private schools.
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Elementary C&I Specialist:
The elementary curriculum and instruction specialist concentration is
designed for individuals who already possess a valid Collegiate Professional
License or equivalent from another state, have taught for several years (highly
recommend a minimum of eight years), and wish to update and enhance their instructional skills. Completion of
this program may lead to the postgraduate professional license.
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Elementary PreK- 6 Education Initial Licensure:
The elementary education PreK-6 initial licensure concentration is
designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree in any
discipline and wish to become an elementary teacher in grades preK-6.
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Guidance and Counseling:
The
Guidance and Counseling concentration is designed for the professional
who has had full-time experience in a public or private school setting
and wants to prepare themselves for a professional counseling role in an
elementary, middle or secondary school. However, a valid teaching
license is not required for this program.
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Literacy and Culture:
The concentration
in Literacy and Culture is designed for teachers who wish to: (a)
upgrade their knowledge and skills for teaching literacy in the PreK-12
classroom; (b) be an instructional specialist; and/or (c) work in
alternative support programs. The program follows both the Standards for
Reading Professionals published by the International Reading Association
(IRA) and endorsed by the accreditation agency NCATE, as well as the
Virginia Department of Education Licensure Regulations for School
Personnel.
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Modern Languages/ESL Prek-12 Initial
Licensure:
The Modern Languages/ESL PreK-12 Initial
Licensure concentration is designed for the individual who holds a
Baccalaureate degree and wishes to become a teacher of French, German,
Spanish, or English as a Second Language. Upon successful completion of
the program, students meet current eligibility requirements for the
Virginia Postgraduate Professional Teaching License with an endorsement
to teach PreK-12 French, German, Spanish, or English as a Second
Language as well as the Master of Science degree from Longwood
University. Find out
more
School Library Media:
The School Library
Media degree program is designed for individuals who hold a valid
Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another
state and who want to earn a Master of Science in Education with a
concentration in School Library Media. Coursework prepares individuals
to meet the varied roles required of a school library media specialist
in the 21st century – the roles of information specialist, instructional
partner, teacher, and program administrator.
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School Library
Media Initial Licensure:
The School Library Media
Initial Licensure concentration is
designed for individuals who hold a
Baccalaureate degree in any discipline and
wish to become a school library media
specialist. Passing scores on Praxis I,
or an equivalent SAT score, are required
for admission to the program.
Coursework prepares individuals to meet
the varied roles required of a school
library media specialist in the 21st
century—the roles of information
specialist, instructional partner,
teacher, and program administrator.
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Special Education/Liberal Studies Fifth Year:
The
Special/Education/Liberal Studies Fifth Year concentration is open only
to Longwood students who have successfully completed all requirements
for the Longwood Liberal Studies/Special Education undergraduate
curriculum including 41 credits of General Education, 45 credits in the
Liberal Studies major and 41 credits of professional education as
described in the Longwood University undergraduate catalog.
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Special Education
PreK-12 Initial Licensure with Master’s Degree Option:
This
program is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who wish to work
toward the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement to teach LD,
E/BD, and Mild MR students.
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