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): dknight1@vt.edu

Sarah Morris (English education program leader): morrissl@vt.edu

Office hours: Thursdays, 2:00-4:00

304 War Memorial Hall

Courtney Hill (graduate student liaison): court91@vt.edu