Pursue an advanced degree and take charge of your future
By choosing to continue your learning and pursue a graduate degree, you’re taking charge of your future. Whether you choose to stay in the same educational discipline or explore another field, our School of Education offers a variety of options, so you can select the right program to take you where you want to go.
Explore our graduate degree options
No matter which graduate program you pick, you’ll gain cross-disciplinary knowledge and critical skills - along with the opportunity to practice that through experiential learning. We aren’t preparing you for another job: We’re preparing you for a successful career. Still not sure of your path? We can help you get started.
Counseling
Master’s programs:
- School Counseling, M.Ed.
- College Counseling and Student Affairs, M.Ed.
- Couples and Family Counseling, M.Ed.
Doctoral program:
Educational Psychology
Doctoral program:
Leadership
Master’s programs:
- Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision, M.Ed.
- Educational Leadership: Culturally Responsive Leadership, M.Ed.
- Educational Leadership: Higher Education Administration, M.Ed.
- Educational Leadership: Leadership Studies, M.Ed.
Doctoral programs:
- Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice, Ph.D in Education
- Leadership, Ed.D. (various learning communities)
Research, Assessment and Evaluation
Doctoral program:
Special Education
Master's programs:
- Special Education: Early Childhood, M.Ed.
- Special Education: General Education, M.Ed.
- Special Education: Adapted Curriculum, M.Ed.
Doctoral program:
Teaching and Learning
Master's programs:
- Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
- K-12 Reading Specialist, M.Ed.
- Secondary Education English, M.T.
- Secondary Education History/Social Studies, M.T.
- Secondary Education Science, M.T.
- RTR Teacher Residency
Doctoral programs:
Access to licensure
Designated School of Education programs are built to prepare students for license requirements in Virginia.
Holmes Scholars Program
If you’re pursuing your Ph.D. and part of an historically underrepresented community, you could be eligible for the VCU Holmes Scholars Program. It provides you with resources and professional development to best position you for tenure-track faculty positions.
We meet you where you are
Our university draws students with unique experiences and backgrounds. That’s what makes this such a robust environment for advanced learning. Whatever path brings you to the VCU School of Education, we’re here for you.
Has your college journey started somewhere else?
As a transfer student, you might be coming to VCU from another four-year school to complete a teaching degree or shifting your graduate studies. We help make that transition process easy so you can focus on starting your future VCU program.
Do you bring military experience or connections?
Taking our values of community focused and collaborative to heart, we help service members, veterans and family members with military connections find the education and leadership programs to pursue in our School of Education.
Are you crossing national borders to attend VCU?
We welcome students from across the globe to our diverse, urban and inclusive community. Learn more about specific requirements for international applicants like you.
Do you find yourself wanting to choose a new career?
Whether you want to explore a new degree or enrich your professional resume with a specialty certification, we have something for you.
Are you always looking to learn something new?
If you’re a lifelong learner, then check out the courses we offer across the curriculum - many of which are at the graduate level. While some might just satisfy your craving for knowledge, others might be a great complement to your daily work.
Paying for your degree and financial support
Earning a college degree takes time, brainpower and financial resources. Start by learning about our current tuition and fees - but also take time to explore the different resources we have to help ease some of the cost burdens. Those include scholarships just for School of Education students, discounts for current educators and more.
Launch your career by putting your degree to work
Our VCU Career Center helps you explore where you’ll put your degree to work, including helping you find out how to leverage your campus learning and practical experiences into the professional life you envision. And if you’re looking for changes in the near future, the center also is a valuable resource for recent alumni.