The Licensed Teacher program with a concentration in Secondary Education is designed for licensed teachers who wish to improve and update their professional competency in teaching and enrich their teaching expertise for becoming master teachers. Licensed teachers completing the program enhance their ability to teach effectively and to participate in educational research in their schools. Completion of the program requirements leads to the upgrade of the teaching license to the Postgraduate Professional level.
Program Highlights
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Courses taught asynchronously online, in short-session format
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A relevant curriculum taught by Ph.D. prepared faculty with classroom experience
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A relevant curriculum taught by Ph.D. prepared faculty with classroom experience
Careers
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.
Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university
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A Virginia Collegiate Professional License or an equivalent from another state for middle school education or a secondary discipline.
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A general undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.80
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An application letter of interest
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Official copies of all transcripts
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A written essay on career goals (two pages) that demonstrates academic writing proficiency
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Two letters of professional reference for this program of study
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An interview with the graduate program director
Featured Courses
This course prepares elementary and secondary teachers to become facilitators of change in schools and communities. They will explore various leader roles in the K-12 context, including exemplary and critically minded practitioner, curriculum decision-maker, researcher, advocate, and facilitator of job-embedded professional development
This course will engage students in the on-going debates about the development and shaping of curricula with an emphasis on how these forces play out in secondary schools. The course requires students to investigate the scope and components of curriculum planning, development, and delivery. Students are first expected to develop an understanding of the many forms of dynamic tension at play in curriculum debates, and, subsequently, they are required to develop an understanding of specific ways in which teachers and curriculum leaders can shape the instructional process, and select and use curriculum materials.
The course is designed to infuse the teachers' competencies related to meeting the instructional needs of English language learners. The course will explore the language, culture, instruction, assessment, and professionalism in order to understand and teach linguistically diverse learners effectively.
Cost of Attendance
We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance.
Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Other fees are assessed for special services and certain academic programs. Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
Tuition Discounts
Teachers from qualified Virginia public school divisions can qualify for a partial tuition discount. Inquire for more information.