The Health & Physical Education concentration is designed to enable the post-baccalaureate student to be better prepared to become an educational leader in the profession. This masters degree is structured to permit the graduate student to complete the entire program in one calendar year (a summer session and two semesters). Successful completion meets current eligibility requirements for the Virginia Postgraduate Professional License.
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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. It 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. Applicants must hold a valid Virginia Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state and have at least two years teaching experience.
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The School 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 admission.
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The School Library Media degree concentration 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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The School Library Media PreK-12 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 equivalent SAT/ACT scores OR passing scores on VCLA plus Praxis I math or ACT/SAT math, are required for admission.
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The Spanish or ESL PreK-12 Initial Licensure concentration is designed for the individual who holds a Baccalaureate degree and wishes to become a teacher of Spanish or English as a Second Language. Passing scores on Praxis I OR equivalent SAT/ACT scores OR passing scores on VCLA plus Praxis I math or ACT/SAT math, and an undergraduate major or minor in Spanish or be a native speaker of the language with a bachelor's degree are required for admission.
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The Special Education General Curriculum/Liberal Studies Five Year master's degree 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, 47-50 credits in the Liberal Studies major and 41 credits of professional education as described in the Longwood University undergraduate catalog.
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This pathway is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree who wish to work toward the Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement to teach students with special needs in the general education classroom. Passing scores on Praxis I OR equivalent SAT/ACT scores OR passing scores on VCLA plus Praxis I math or ACT/SAT math, are required for admission..
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