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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
Sarah Morris, Ph.D.
Agenda
Welcome
Introductions
Information
Handouts
Panel Discussion Questions
Why Virginia Tech SOE?
(School of Education)
Join the professional community with digital-literacy enriched instruction
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
How to Apply Visit www.soe.vt.edu/englished/admissions
Ensure you fulfill 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 to the program (not to the graduate school)
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
Register and pass the Praxis I and 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
Deadlines and Follow Up
Hard deadline for Fall- November 1st
Hard deadline for Spring- 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
www.soe.vt.edu/englished
Handouts
Panel Discussion
Jack Harver English Education Journalism Endorsement
Courtney Hill English Education
Contact Information
Dawn Knight (pre-education program liaison): [email protected]
Sarah Morris (English education program leader): [email protected]
Office hours: Thursdays, 2:00-4:00
304 War Memorial Hall
Courtney Hill (graduate student liaison): [email protected]