Academic Programs

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Currently, all degree and certificate programs in the Virginia Tech School of Education (SOE) are at the Graduate level. Dedicated to the success and continuing development of our students, faculty and staff in the SOE offers a wide range of educational degree programs and continuing education options, including graduate certificates, educational specialist credentials (Ed.S.), teacher licensure programs, Master's degree programs (M.A.Ed. and M.S.), and doctoral programs (Ed.D. and Ph.D.).

We offer programs in Teacher Education and Preparation in a variety of disciplines, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Higher Education, Counselor Education and Supervision, Instructional Design and Technology, Educational Psychology, and the interdisciplinary program, Foundations in Education.

Undergraduates, did you know that we offer Pathways courses? Or that our Teacher Preparation and Education programs are Virginia Tech Approved Accelerated UG/GR Programs? This means that you can start your studies in education during your senior year, and in one additional academic year for most programs, you can earn both a Master's degree and your Virginia teaching licensure, allowing you to start your career at a higher pay scale. Our advisors in the Pre-Education Advising Program are happy to work with you as you prepare for this step. Interested in one of our other programs? Check out our many offerings, or request information using the button below.

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Program Areas

Teacher Preparation and Education

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We are expanding Excellence in Education. Explore our teacher preparation programs, professional development degrees, and educational specialist credentials. Lead and prepare tomorrow's educators with an Ed.D. or Ph.D.

All degrees and credentials offered are approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Curriculum & Instruction program or the Career & Technical Education program.

Educational Leadership & Policy Studies and Higher Education

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We are developing Excellence in Leadership with our Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program for future PK-12 Principals and Superintendents, and our Higher Education and Student Affairs program for leaders at the post-secondary level.

All degrees and credentials offered are approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, the Higher Education and Student Affairs (Master's degree), or the Higher Education (Doctoral degree) programs.

School and Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Counselor Education

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We are cultivating Excellence in Counseling, offering M.A.Ed. programs in School Counseling and in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Ph.D. program in Counselor Education and Supervision.

All degrees offered are approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Counselor Education program.

Advancing Research and Practice in Educational Studies

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We are advancing Excellence in Educational Studies, offering programs in the fields of Instructional Design and Technology, Educational Psychology, and Foundations of Education.

All degrees and credentials offered are approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Curriculum & Instruction program.