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Graduate Studies

Emory & Henry College offers four options in graduate studies for individuals pursuing careers in education and community & organizational leadership.

M.A.Ed. American History, M.A.Ed. Reading Specialist
These cohort programs, culminating in an M.A.Ed., are designed for practicing teachers.
M.A. Community & Organizational Leadership
The M.A. in Community and Organizational Leadership is intended for individuals working in a variety of settings who are interested in further developing leadership abilities.
M.Ed. Professional Studies
The M.Ed. in Professional studies provides the opportunity for students to enter as undergraduates and receive both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree after five years of study. This program culminates in a B.A. or B.S. in a teaching area plus an M.Ed. in Professional Studies. An add-on endorsement for special education-general curriculum is available in this program.

Another option is designed for students who already have B.A. or B.S. degrees. It provides an opportunity to add the professional education courses required for an initial teaching license in Virginia and culminates in an M.Ed. in Professional Studies.

Faculty in all of these programs are respected experts in primary and secondary education, and completion of any of the first three programs ensures that the graduate will meet the "highly qualified" certification under the federal guidelines for their area of study.

The designation of "highly qualified," as well as initial licensure for students completing only the M.Ed. in Professional Studies depends upon the appropriateness of the undergraduate work in the teaching subject (the previously-earned B.A. or B.S.) related to the grade and subject for which a teaching license is requested.

In most cases, Emory & Henry can provide any additional courses that the state requires at the undergraduate level.