Overview

Do you want to be an elementary school teacher working with students grades preK-6? Our top-ranked program for elementary education prepares teachers to support the academic and social-emotional growth of young learners.

This Elementary Education program from University of Virginia is a post-graduate program for those who have already completed an undergraduate degree.

Curry Elementary Teachers Are:

Knowledgeable about:

Children and their developmental trajectories across the elementary years

The range of subject areas included in the elementary school day

Evidence-based pedagogical methods in different subject areas

Formative and summative assessment practices to monitor and support student learning

Committed to teaching all children and working in collaboration with their families and guardians

Reflective about their teaching and engaged in continuous professional development and instructional improvement

Collaborative with colleagues, in service of children, schools, communities, and the profession

Dedicated to advocating for equity and social justice in their classrooms, schools, and communities

Programme Structure

Courses include

Classroom Management and Behavioral Assessment

Differentiating Reading Instruction

Mathematics in the Elementary School

Science in the Elementary School

Content Area Seminar - Elementary Language Arts

Clinical Experience in Elementary Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Primary Education View 292 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess an undergraduate degree prior to matriculation.

Faculty review applications holistically and will consider academic record, goals, relevant experience, and letters of recommendation

6 credits of mathematics

6 credits of natural science in two different disciplines (astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, geology, or physics)

6 credits of composition/writing (includes courses in any subject area that require at least two writing assignments in English totaling 4,000 words [20 pages] or more)

3 credits of United State history

3 credits of humanities

3 credits of social sciences (child psychology/development recommended)

Tuition Fee

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International

30300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30300 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30300 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30300 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

18990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18990 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Charlottesville

990 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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