Two-Year PGMT Program (graduate level)
The Postgraduate Master of Teaching (PGMT) program is designed for individuals who have at least an undergraduate degree and are interested in the profession of teaching. Applicants apply for and focus on one area listed in Program Descriptions: Early Childhood Special Education (birth through age 5), Elementary Education (preK-6), Special Education with an emphasis in elementary education or one area of secondary education, Health and Physical Education, or Secondary Education (English, foreign language, mathematics, science, or social studies). Those interested in Secondary Education must have the equivalent of a major in the content area they wish to teach. Entry to the program is for fall only.
Once enrolled, it may be possible to add at least one additional area of endorsement (e.g., gifted education, ESOL, Algebra I) to a two-year program of study. If focusing on only one area of study, it is possible to accelerate the program, completing requirements in 1 1/2 years. To exercise either option, students must work closely with their Curry advisors to plan their curriculum.
Coursework is blended with clinical and school-based experiences in Charlottesville and surrounding counties. Program completers are eligible for licensure.
- Admission Criteria
- Program Descriptions
- Licensure Options
- Guidelines for Enrolled Students
- Student Advising Handbook - PGMT
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EDIS 488 Field Handbook - 2009-2010 TA Handbook.doc