Be a practicing teacher in Virginia

Must hold or have held a valid teaching license or provide documentation of professional employment in the field

 

Evidence of leadership experience

Must have 3 years of full-time teaching (or equivalent) experience in a school setting

 

Two letters of recommendation

Must provide at least two recommendations from supervisors or others who can attest to your personal qualities

 

GRE scores or GRE waiver

Must submit official GRE scores or meet at least 4 of 6 substitute options on the GRE waiver form (linked below)

 

Academic transcripts

Must have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher

 

APPLYING TO THE PROGRAM

 

Students must choose to apply to either the Master's or Certificate track of the Educational Leadership Program, which requires a slightly different enrollment process for each. However, students in both program tracks take classes together; as described under the Curriculum tab, the only difference between the two options is that fewer credits are required for students earning a Certificate rather than a Master's. Expectations for prospective students do not differ for these two program options.