VCU School of Education Overview 2024

UnRivaled EDUCATION

SOE RVA Richmond, the capital of Virginia and commonly called RVA by locals, was founded in 1737.

Washington D.C.

Population: 1.2 million+ (Richmond Metropolitan Area) Visitors to RVA will find easy interstate access via I-95 and I-64. RVA is also served by two Amtrak stations, an international airport and innovative GRTC transit system.

Charlottesville

RVA

Within a two-hour drive of RVA You’ll find surf and sandy beaches along the Atlantic coast, skiing and fall color in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, and all the cultural offerings available in our nation’s capital!

Institute for Contemporary Art

Recreation

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Canal Walk

The National

Food/Entertainment

The James River

First Fridays

Maymont

Carytown

Libby Hill Park

Richmond Flying Squirrels

Dominion Riverrock

The Jefferson Hotel

Virginia Capital Trail

Shockoe Slip

Monroe Park

Main Street Station

Belle Isle

Altria Theater Richmond Ballet Science Museum of Virginia Virginia State Capitol Richmond Folk Festival VA Pride Fest Richmond Jazz Festival

It’s our purpose. A calling nurtured in our classrooms, strengthened through world-class research, and ultimately delivered to myriad diverse communities through the contributions of our graduates.

At VCU School of Education, we walk the walk.

The SOE’s location in RVA’s thriving city center provides students, faculty and staff with a wide variety of cultural, entertainment, arts, international and culinary options, many within easy walking distance of campus.

Music/Culture

It’s more than an aspirational slogan.

Our Values — innovation, inclusiveness, community-focus and collaboration — guide us daily with an eye toward diversity, equity and social justice.

Virginia Beach

The RVA Difference

Transforming lives.

Serving communities.

Innovative | Community-focused | Inclusive | Collaborative

Byrd Park

Come walk with us.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Connect with us today!

1015 W. Main Street | Richmond, VA 23284-2020 | (804) 828-3382 | soeinfo@vcu.edu | soe.vcu.edu

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Research

hether your career goals include engaging in non-profit, higher education, K-12 or government entities, the VCU School of Education academic programs take learning to a new level.

Our Research and Faculty Development office creates a climate that values scholarship and supports and encourages our faculty and students’ research interests and continued professional development to support cutting edge and innovative community-driven research. Let our expertise help open up the opportunities for research and study you are seeking.

Innovative The VCU School of Education is a nationally-ranked research powerhouse, creating endless opportunities for research, policy analysis, and practical applications to improve the way we understand and practice education, counseling, training, leadership, and the intersection of research across disciplines.

Community-focused Through our centers and institutes you’ll be able to connect with cross-disciplinary, community-focused teams engaged in meaningful initiatives a short distance from the State Capitol.

Inclusive Diversity, equity and inclusion are woven into our community culture, decisions and actions. Faculty, staff and students come together across programs to continually improve how we meet the diverse needs of our community.

Collaborative From day one, you’ll be able to engage in REAL (relevant, experiential, applied learning) experiences through classes, internships, research, volunteering and more.

Faculty and Staff Our faculty and staff are known around the world as leaders in education research and instruction, and they bring years of real-world experience to the classroom.

Our well-respected faculty provide the tools, guidance and support to help students examine, refine and challenge the current methods and scholarship, and to use evidence-based research to develop their own.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

32%

Research shows that diversity drives excellence.

In the VCU School of Education, it drives the work we do within our classrooms, our communities of SOE students and our research. We are identify as under committed to creating represented a welcoming and minorities inclusive environment and providing unique and innovative educator and professional pathways for learners across disciplines and industries.

Our Programs Undergraduate

Graduate Certificates

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Bachelors degrees in:

Specialized certificates in:

Human and Organizational Development

Culturally Responsive Leadership

Early Childhood Education (PK-3)

Educational Leadership

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Elementary Education (PK-6) Health and Physical Education (PK-12) Special Education and Teaching [Early Childhood / General Education]

Disability Leadership Medical Education Reading Specialist Special Education K12 Teaching Teaching Elementary Education

Undergraduate Certificate: Disability Studies

Master’s

Doctoral

M.Ed. in:

Ed.D. in Leadership

Counselor Education [College

Ph.D. in Education

Counseling and Student Affairs / School Counseling / Couples and Family Counseling]

Curriculum and Instruction Educational Leadership [Culturally Responsive Leadership / Higher Education Administration / Leadership Studies]

Special Education [Early Childhood /

General Education / Adapted Curriculum]

Master of Teaching Early and Elementary Education; Secondary Education [English / History and Social Studies / Science / Math]

(with concentrations in): Art Education Counselor Education and Supervision Curriculum, Culture and Change

More than

$40M in grant funding for FY 2023

Centers and Institutes affiliated centers and institutes serve as our arms out into the community, putting the research and learning being done in our programs and departments to use where its needed most: right here in Richmond, across Virginia, nationally and internationally.

From helping individuals with disabilities find work to creating city-wide sporting events, these groups provide opportunities for you to expand your education in ways you won't find at other schools.

Community Connections Through our RTR Teacher Residency program, we place teaching residents in high-needs and hard-to-staff schools across 16 school divisions in Virginia, driving meaningful and sustainable community-centered change. Learn more about our best practice residency program at teachrtr.org.

Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice Educational Psychology Research, Assessment and Evaluation

Ph.D. in Special Education Upon completion of degree requirements in any of VCU’s educator preparation programs, students are eligible to receive licensure from the Virginia Department of Education. Please review our website for additional information: soe.vcu.edu/about-us/licensure--reciprocity/

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Scholarships, Donors and Alumni

54 scholarships to students of all levels

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the School of Education currently offers 54 scholarships to students of all levels, from doctoral candidates to undergrads.

We take an interactive approach to engaging with our alumni, creating a spirit of community among current and future alumni, while also strengthening our School and the larger VCU community.