Graduate Teacher Education Program
Make a difference in your classroom, school district, and community
EMU’s Graduate Teacher Education program provides quality professional opportunities that will help you influence decision-making and prepare you to handle a wide range of instructional and non-instructional tasks.
Why EMU?
As a caring teacher you are the first responder to trauma, disciplinary issues, and
student support. Our experienced professors and collaborative classroom environment
can enhance your skills to respond effectively to your students and build relationships
that enhance learning.
At EMU we specialize in restorative justice and trauma-informed practices. Consider
one of our courses to learn and reflect on your teaching practice and classroom experiences.
Given the tremendous sociological changes in our modern world, teachers are now social change agents, collaborating within the home and community to address issues like literacy and diversity. It’s both the social and ethical responsibility of today’s teacher to make a difference in the classroom, and we’re ready to help!
Our teacher education programs have carried the highest national accreditation standards in the nation for more than 45 years. EMU's undergraduate teacher education programs and graduate initial licensure TESL program are accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
We are not currently accepting new enrollment into our Reading Specialist program in Harrisonburg until further notice. If you have interest in pursuing a Reading Specialist endorsement, please contact graduate@emu.edu or call 540-432-4027.
Course Offerings Year-Round
We offer courses in several locations as well as online! At our main campus, an EMU graduate education remains an excellent value in the higher education marketplace, whether you’re working on a degree, a certificate, recertification, or professional development.
Our programs
We offer master's concentrations, graduate certificates, add-on endorsements and/or initial licensure in the following programs:
Our Mission
The mission of the EMU graduate teacher education program is to increase professional knowledge and competence among current practitioners by developing leadership, becoming agents of change who advocate for children and youth, promoting caring learning environments, and teaching boldly in a changing world through an ethic of care and critical reflection.
The teacher education program envisions preparing informed lifelong leaders and learners who value the dignity of all persons and are ready and willing to share a pilgrimage of openness and continuous growth as they invite others to join them. These reflective educators will offer healing and hope in a diverse world.
Goals and Outcomes
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Scholarship
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Inquiry
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Professional Knowledge
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Communication
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Caring
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Leadership
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