Graduate Programs
The Professional Studies Master in Education (M.Ed.) program provides students with routes to licensure while also earning a masters degree.
Apply for master in education programs
This can be achieved through the five-year master’s program which allows undergraduate students the opportunity to receive both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years, or through the fast-track program which can be accomplished in one academic year (two semesters and one summer course).
Fast Track - Professional Studies M.Ed. for students currently holding a B.S. or B.A. in a teachable content area.
A fast-track master in education (M.Ed.) degree is available for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a teachable subject area but lack the professional studies coursework (teacher preparation) requirements to be recommended for licensure in Virginia. This program can be completed in one academic year, usually two semesters and one summer course, and leads to initial licensure to teach in the chosen grade or subject. Interested students should consult with Mark Hainsworth, M.Ed. Program Director.
Students who have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution must satisfy all Virginia State licensure requirements for the degree content. The M.Ed. Program Director will review your transcripts to see if all content requirements have been met. If there are deficiencies the applicant can be admitted on a provisional basis as long as the required content is acquired prior to student teaching.
5th Year Master’s Program - Professional Studies M.Ed. for currently enrolled Emory & Henry undergraduate students.
This program allows undergraduate students the option to receive both their bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in five years, the last year being classified as a master’s student. This five-year program meets the requirements for initial licensure to teach in the chosen grade or subject. Please contact Mark Hainsworth, M.Ed Program Director, with your inquiries or to begin your application for this program.
For more information, please contact Mark Hainsworth, Program Director, M.Ed. Program at mhainsworth@emoryhenry.edu or 276-944-6215.
To apply for one of these programs, you can start the process here.
Requirements to apply for the program include completing the admissions application, three letters of reference, passing score on the Praxis I Math 5733 assessment, and a 3.0 GPA both cumulative and in the major.