Master’s in Education – M.Ed. Degree for Career Switchers

On completing the M.Ed. program for Career Switchers, you can:

• Assess and evaluate students under the mentorship of a seasoned instructor.
• Smoothly transition from your former career to teaching.
• Manage a classroom and develop curriculum.
• Qualify for higher-level positions within education.
• Gain essential skills in leadership, organization and administration that can boost your career and earning potential.

Career Opportunities

• Elementary School Teacher (Pre-K-3; Pre-K-6)
• Middle School Teacher
• High School Teacher
• Principal/Administrator
• Educational Director/Consultant
• Curriculum Developer/Instruction Specialist
• Child Care Director
• Corporate Trainer

Students taking Level I only must choose 4 of the following electives (12 credits); students taking Level I and II must choose 2 electives (6 credits).

2023-24 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Prerequisites

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and three years of full time professional work experience are required for both elementary and secondary tracks.

Additional Requirements:

• CS (Elementary): If you are planning to teach either pre-K-3 or pre-K-6 in an elementary school, click here for an outline of admission requirements.
• CS (Secondary): If you are planning to teach in either a middle or high school, you will need to pass both the Praxis II in the subject area you plan to teach and the Virginia Communications and Literacy Assessment (VCLA).

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your VDOE Application and Report on Experience

Submit your official VDOE Career Switcher Application and Report on Experience forms with a wet ink signature to the address below. To ensure your documents are correct prior to mailing the official copy, please submit an unofficial copy to regent.edu/items. Prospects are responsible for filing out the documents accurately; and incorrect forms can result in a prolonged review period for admissions.

• VDOE Career Switcher Application Form
• VDOE Report on Experience Form

Mailing Address:

Regent University
Enrollment Support Services
1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Note: Prospects should not call the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) concerning this program; any questions will be answered by Regent University.

Step 4: Provide VCLA Scores

Arrange to have official VCLA scores sent directly to Regent University using Regent ETS code: 5135.

• For more information or to register for the VCLA, visit www.va.nesinc.com.
• Preparation for the VCLA

Step 5: Provide Praxis II Scores

We are able to accept an unofficial copy of your Praxis II exam in order to review your file for an admission decision. Please submit your unofficial scores to regent.edu/items.

• For more information or to register for the Praxis, visit www.ets.org.
• Preparation for Praxis II

Step 6: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Additional Requirements

Background Check: Because the program includes direct contact with students in field experiences, applicants to the Career Switcher Program must submit a background check. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with CastleBranch, a private vendor that conducts background checks for many universities and educational institutions. After you are admitted into the program, you will be provided instructions to set up an online profile with CastleBranch and request your background check. Learn more.

First Aid, CPR, AED Training: Documentation that verifies completion of certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). The certification or training program shall be based on the current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator, such as a program developed by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. Note: VDOE no longer accepts training certificates obtained from an online source – training must be conducted in person.

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

• Certificate of Graduate Studies in Career Switcher
• Ed.D. – Doctor of Education
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• M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
• M.Ed. in K-12 Special Education (Licensure)
• M.Ed. in TESOL – K-12