Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education Licensure

Preparing Exceptional Teachers for Exceptional Students

Special Education teachers continue to be one of the most critical shortage areas in classrooms across the nation. Through the Master of Arts in Teaching Program, you will learn from experts in the field. MAT provides not only the knowledge and skills to become a professional special educator, but the firsthand experience you need to determine if this career is for you.

Special Education Licensure is appropriate for those seeking initial licensure as well as for experienced educators looking for an add-on endorsement.

• Each class taught by a college professor and a practicing educator in the role of a “teaching partner”
• Classes offered in Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke, and the historic Staunton campus
• Year-round class schedule with evening and weekend classes helps to accommodate work and family schedules
• Opportunity to gain your state license prior to full degree completion
• Academic advising to assist with program decisions as well as career guidance
• Field experiences from the beginning of the program that provide you with rich and varied firsthand knowledge
• Professional Development Institutes to extend classroom learning
• Financial aid opportunities for full-time students
• Program prepares teachers to work with high-incidence students in the K-12 school setting