Within the Department of Education, Special Education, and Social Work, 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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Educational Leadership Licensure

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. Find out more

Literacy and Culture

The Reading Specialist/Coach licensure program is designed for teachers who have a Master’s degree, a valid Virginia Postgraduate Professional teaching license or equivalent from another state, and at least three years of successful teaching experience in which reading education was a responsibility under a full-time teaching contract.

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School Library Media Licensure

The School Library Media licensure program is designed for individuals with a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional License or equivalent from another state who want to be eligible to add an endorsement for Library Media preK-12 without obtaining a Master’s degree. Find out more

Special Education PreK-12 Initial Licensure

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. Graduate students learn assessment and diagnosis of students, as well as preferred intervention strategies, consultation techniques, and behavioral management strategies. Find out more