Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education - General Education

Virginia Commonwealth University

In addition to the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School, the following requirements represent the minimum acceptable standards for admission:Bachelors degreeThree letters of recommendation addressing the students potential for graduate study in educationStatement of intentTranscripts of all previous college workInterview at the discretion of the programAdditionally, there are several tests that students must pass for admission to teacher preparation, admission to student teaching and licensure in Virginia. Students should consult the Teacher Preparation page on the School of Education website for current testing requirements. Applicants who do not have a provisional or professional collegiate teaching license in special education must take SEDP 630 as a prerequisite course.Admission to clinical experiences in schools requires a background check and fingerprinting.