Master of Education
Marymount is one of the leading teacher education programs in the greater Washington, DC area. Marymount alumni are teaching in public, private, Catholic, and independent schools. Marymount graduate students participate in dynamic field experiences in a variety of school settings and are prepared for the challenges in today’s classrooms locally, nationally, and globally.
Our graduate students are effective and caring practitioners ready to enter the teaching profession. Students have over 100 hours of field experience connected to coursework before the student teaching semester. Our preparation programs are accredited by the Division of Teacher Education and Certification of the Virginia Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Learn more at one of our information sessions, with the next event quickly approaching! At these events, we will provide an overview of the various graduate education programs available at Marymount, highlight the connections and opportunities available to students, and open the floor to questions.
Master of Education Programs
- Administration and Supervision with licensure
- Elementary Education with licensure for grades preK-6
- Secondary Education with licensure for grades 6-12
- Special Education General Curriculum, with licensure for grades K-12
- Curriculum and Instruction designed for those students who are not seeking a teaching license.
Education Certificate Programs (15 credits)
- English as a Second Language
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Special Education
Marymount graduate students are prepared and ready to enter the teaching profession. Students have over 100 hours of field experience connected to coursework before the student teaching semester.
Marymount’s teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Division of Teacher Education and Certification of the Virginia Department of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
All courses are taught by full-time or adjunct faculty who have taught in the field or discipline and have a terminal degree such as a Ph.D. or Ed.D. Classes are collegial, with 25 students or fewer, which leads to meaningful engagement between students and faculty.
Flexible Formats and Schedules
Traditional: All programs are offered in this format which offers courses in the late afternoon and evening.
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To hear about the ways student teaching abroad enhances a future teacher’s preparation, sample this blog about student teaching in New Zealand.
Did you know? There’s a teacher shortage in Virginia. You could be starting or advancing in a field with a need for educators like you!
