School of Education Programs Resources

Steps in the admissions process include but are not limited to the following:

• Undergraduate degree competition prior to graduate program enrollment
• Unofficial transcripts
• Government issues photo ID
• Completion of application form and admissions questionnaire
• Minimum score on admissions rubric

Steps to applying for the M.Ed. K-12 Special Education General Curriculum Program can be found on the admissions section of the program licensure page.

Background Check Requirements:
The School of Education requires a background check for all students who participate in internships that includes direct contact with students. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Castle Branch, 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 Castle Branch.

During Program Transition Point 2, students must:

• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Complete all program courses except EFND 598-Professional Project, and ETSP 561A and ETSP 561 internship courses.

(Our internship team checks this when students apply for their internships)

Internship Application Process

Apply for the Student Teaching Internship by submitting the online Special Education Program Internship Application

The deadlines for submission are March 1 for those planning a Fall student teaching experience, and October 1 for those planning a Spring student teaching experience.

During Program Transition Point 3, students must complete:

• Internships (ETSP 561 Internship: Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs and ETSP 561A Internship: Inclusions): Evaluations from Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher, and Administrator
• EFND 598 Professional Project: Program Culmination Assessment
• Ensure you have passed the state required assessment: the Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment (VCLA) and the Praxis® Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) (the required assessment after September 1, 2022)

For successful completion of this stage of progression, students must finish the internship with overall field evaluation ratings of “effective” or above and earn course grades of a B- or higher.

Graduation Application

• Apply for Graduation by submitting the online Graduation Application form. The Graduation Application due date is September 15 for Fall graduates, and December 1 for Spring and Summer graduates. Further details on graduation procedures are found at Graduation Policies.
• Prior to degree conferral, licensure program completers must pass the state required Reading Assessment and the VCLA.
• Please work with your school district’s licensure specialist for licensure processes. If you are not currently a contracted teacher please contact Ashley Rombs, Certification/Licensure Official, arombs@regent.edu.

For all approved education programs, the Virginia Department of Education and the School of Education’s accrediting body the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation require that every education provider monitors alumni progress and impact in their teaching careers. The data collected is used for continuous program improvement and to meet the reporting requirements for all accrediting bodies. To satisfy these needs, the School of Education asks alumni to participate in our completer surveys for at least 3 years after graduation. Since the School of Education is also required to survey employers, we ask that our graduates provide their employer’s contact information as well.

Steps in the admissions process include but are not limited to the following:

• Undergraduate degree competition prior to graduate program enrollment
• Unofficial transcripts
• Government issues photo ID
• Completion of application form and admissions questionnaire
• Minimum score on Admissions Rubric

Steps to applying for the M.Ed. Educational Leadership & Ed.S. in K-12 School Leadership can be found on the admissions section of the program licensure page.

Background Check Requirements:
The School of Education requires a background check for all students who participate in internships that includes direct contact with students. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Castle Branch, 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 Castle Branch.

EADM 597/797 Principal Internship

Synthesize and apply content knowledge and develop professional skills through a school-based internship that occurs in an accredited public/nonpublic school, including elementary, middle, high, central office, and agency; and with diverse student populations. Interns complete a minimum of 200 clock hours.

Graduation Application

Apply for Graduation by submitting the online Graduation Application form.

The Graduation Application due date is September 15 for Fall graduates, and December 1 for Spring and Summer graduates. Further details on graduation procedures are found at Graduation Policies

Licensure

Upon successful completion of all components of the approved program requirements, students are eligible for graduation. Once degree conferral occurs, you will receive a degree-posted transcript confirming your graduation. Work with your school district licensure specialist to add the endorsement to your professional license. If you are not currently a contracted teacher please contact Ashley Rombs, Certification/Licensure Official, arombs@regent.edu.

After Graduation

For all approved education programs, the Virginia Department of Education and the School of Education’s accrediting body the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation require that every education provider monitors alumni progress and impact in their teaching careers. The data collected is used for continuous program improvement and to meet the reporting requirements for all accrediting bodies. To satisfy these needs, the School of Education asks alumni to participate in our completer surveys for at least 3 years after graduation. Since the School of Education is also required to survey employers, we ask that our graduates provide their employer contact information as well.

Steps in the admissions process include but are not limited to the following:

• Undergraduate degree completion prior to graduate program enrollment
• Unofficial transcripts
• Minimum number of credit hours
• Government-issued photo ID
• Applicants to this program must hold a valid Collegiate Professional Teaching License or equivalent from another state and have taught for a minimum of three (3) years in which the teaching of mathematics was an important area of responsibility.

Steps to applying for the M.Ed. & Ed.S. in Leadership in Mathematics Education Program can be found on the admissions section of the program licensure page.

Background Check Requirements:
The School of Education requires a background check for all students who participate in internships that includes direct contact with students. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Castle Branch, 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 Castle Branch.

Courses taken in this stage are:

• EADM 548/648 Educational Leadership in Mathematics II (Internship)
• MATH 598/698 Mathematics Specialist Final Project

Note: These courses can only be taken in the Fall or Spring Semesters.

To enroll in the Internship and Culminating Experience, students must:

• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Complete all program courses except the EADM 548/648 Educational Leadership in Mathematics II (Internship) and MATH 598/698 Mathematics Specialist Final Project

Graduation Application

• Apply for Graduation by submitting the online Graduation Application form.
• The Graduation Application due date is September 15 for Fall graduates, and December 1 for Spring and Summer graduates. Further details on graduation procedures are found at Graduation Policies.

Licensure Endorsement

Upon successful completion of all components of the approved program requirements, students are eligible for graduation. Once degree conferral occurs, you will receive a degree-posted transcript confirming your graduation. Work with your school district licensure specialist to add the endorsement to your professional license. If you are not currently a contracted teacher please contact Ashley Rombs, Certification/Licensure Official, arombs@regent.edu.

After Graduation

For all approved education programs, the Virginia Department of Education and the School of Education’s accrediting body the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation require that every education provider monitors alumni progress and impact in their teaching careers. The data collected is used for continuous program improvement and to meet the reporting requirements for all accrediting bodies. To satisfy these needs, the School of Education asks alumni to participate in our completer surveys for at least 3 years after graduation. Since the School of Education is also required to survey employers, we ask that our graduates provide their employer contact information as well.

Steps in the admissions process include but are not limited to the following:

• Undergraduate degree competition prior to graduate program enrollment
• Unofficial transcripts
• Government issues photo ID
• Completion of application form and admissions questionnaire
• Minimum score on Admissions Rubric

Steps to applying for the M.Ed. Reading Specialist Program can be found on the admissions section of the program licensure page.

Background Check Requirements:
The School of Education requires a background check for all students who participate in internships that includes direct contact with students. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Castle Branch, 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 Castle Branch.

During Program Transition Point 2, students must:

• Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Complete all program courses except the ETSP 596 Reading Internship and EFND 598 Professional Project.
• Work toward completing Licensure Assessments

(Our internship team checks this when students apply for their internships)

Internship Application Process

Apply for the Student Teaching Internship by submitting the online Reading Specialist Internship Application

The deadlines for submission are March 1 for those planning a Fall internship, and October 1 for those planning a Spring internship.

During Program Transition Point 3, students must complete:

• ETSP 596 Reading Internship: Evaluations from Supervisor, Cooperating Teacher, and Administrator
• EFND 598 Professional Project: Program Culmination Assessment
• Ensure you have passed the state required assessments: the Praxis® Reading Specialist (5302) (the required assessment after September 1, 2022)

For successful completion of this stage of progression, students must finish the internship with overall field evaluation ratings of “effective” or above and earn course grades of a B- or higher.

Graduation Application

• Apply for Graduation by submitting the online Graduation Application form. The Graduation Application due date is September 15 for Fall graduates, and December 1 for Spring and Summer graduates. Further details on graduation procedures are found at Graduation Policies.
• Prior to degree conferral, licensure program completers must pass the state required Praxis exam. Teaching experience will be verified through the successful completion of the internship course. Upon successful completion of all components of the approved program requirements, students are eligible for graduation. Once degree conferral occurs, you will receive a degree-posted transcript confirming your graduation.
• Work with your school district licensure specialist to add the endorsement to your professional license. If you are not currently a contracted teacher please contact Ashley Rombs, Certification/Licensure Official, arombs@regent.edu.
• Program Transition Point Success Plan

For all approved education programs, the Virginia Department of Education and the School of Education’s accrediting body the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation require that every education provider monitors alumni progress and impact in their teaching careers. The data collected is used for continuous program improvement and to meet the reporting requirements for all accrediting bodies. To satisfy these needs, the School of Education asks alumni to participate in our completer surveys for at least 3 years after graduation. Since the School of Education is also required to survey employers, we ask that our graduates provide their employer’s contact information as well.