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18 Master's degrees offered by the university
Adapted Physical Education (Physical Education)
This Adapted Physical Education (Physical Education) MEd program offered at Old Dominion University focuses on best practices and scholarly publications related to teaching students with disabilities in physical education. This research track concludes with an optional student-lead thesis project.
Higher Education
The Higher Education program at Old Dominion University offers professional graduate degrees for careers in advanced leadership positions in colleges, universities, non-profit organizations, or educational associations. The program has specialized curricular tracks in student affairs administration, international higher education leadership, and leadership and administration.
Secondary Education (6-12) with Initial Licensure
This master’s program in Secondary Education (6-12) with Initial Licensure from Old Dominion University is designed for individuals with a non-teaching B.S. or B.A. degree who want to obtain licensure as a teacher in grades 6 through 12 and earn a master’s degree at the same time.
Special Education
This Special Education MEd program from Old Dominion University prepares teachers and agency personnel to design and implement curricula for children, adolescents, and adults who require special educational services.
Teaching of English (English)
This Teaching of English (English) MA program offered at Old Dominion University provides students with an opportunity to delve more deeply into the fields of literature, composition, and linguistics while developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to implement equity pedagogy in the secondary and post-secondary English class.
Reading Specialist Endorsement
Reading Specialist Endorsement at Old Dominion University is designed to provide professional training for prospective reading specialists, literacy coaches, and elementary- and secondary-level reading teachers or a general master's degree in reading.
Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Applied Linguistics)
The Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (Applied Linguistics) MA program from Old Dominion University prepares students to pursue advanced graduate study, teach in colleges, adult education programs, businesses, private schools and institutions in the U.S. or abroad, work with private businesses, and the language acquisition needs of second language learners.
Elementary Education with Mathematics Education Specialist Endorsement
Elementary Education with Mathematics Education Specialist Endorsement from Old Dominion University leads to a Master of Science in Education degree, Elementary major with the Mathematics Specialist (PK-8) concentration, and meets VA requirements for MSP endorsement.
Instructional Design & Technology
The Instructional Design & Technology program at Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education provides graduate students with a foundation in instructional design, cognitive theory, and research.
Music Education
The Master of Music Education degree at Old Dominion University is designed to stress the development of advanced knowledge of broad-based principles and practices in music and music education for application in the public or private school, private studio, or higher education setting.
Physical Education (Education)
This Physical Education (Education) MEd program offered at Old Dominion University is an advanced program to understand best practices and the most updated research in the field of teaching and learning in HPE.
Mathematics Specialist (PK-8) Endorsement
Mathematics Specialist (PK-8) Endorsement from Old Dominion University is offered in partnership with the College of Sciences, Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Licensed Teachers - Secondary Education
Licensed Teachers - Secondary Education from Old Dominion University is designed for licensed teachers who wish to improve and update their professional competency in teaching and enrich their teaching expertise for becoming master teachers.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), K-12 with Initial Licensure (Secondary Education)
The Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), K-12 with Initial Licensure (Secondary Education) MEd program offered at Old Dominion University is for individuals who hold an undergraduate degree and wish to earn a Master of Science in Education degree and qualify for a Virginia Teaching license for grades K-12 in English as a Second Language.
Elementary Education (PreK-6), Initial Licensure
Elementary Education (PreK-6), Initial Licensure from from Old Dominion University is designed for individuals with a non-teaching B.S. or B.A. degree who want to obtain licensure as a teacher in preschool through grade six and earn a master’s degree at the same time.
Educational Leadership
The purpose of Educational Leadership graduate programs in educational leadership at Old Dominion University is to prepare individuals to assume leadership responsibilities in education, training, and other human service organizations.
Middle School (Grades 6-8) with Initial Licensure
Middle School (Grades 6-8) with Initial Licensure from Old Dominion University is designed for prospective teachers wanting to obtain initial middle school teaching licensure and a master’s degree at the same time.
School Counseling (Counseling)
This School Counseling (Counseling) MEd program offered at Old Dominion University prepares students to practice as professional school counselors in K-12 educational settings and meets the school counseling licensing requirements in Virginia.