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UnRivaled EDUCATION
Transforming lives. Serving communities.
It’s more than an aspirational slogan. 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.
Our Values — innovation, inclusiveness, community-focus and collaboration — guide us daily with an eye toward diversity, equity and social justice.
At VCU School of Education, we are UN Rivaled in our passion for positive change.
Whether 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.
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 are able to engage in relevant and applied learning 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
35% of SOE students identify as under represented minorities
Research shows that diversity drives excellence. In the VCU School of Education, it drives the work we do within our classrooms, our communities and our research. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment and providing unique and innovative educator and professional pathways for learners across disciplines and industries.
Our Programs
Undergraduate
Bachelors degrees in:
Human and Organizational Development
Early Childhood Education (PK-3)
Elementary Education (PK-6)
Health and Physical Education (PK-12)
Special Education and Teaching [Early Childhood / General Education]
Undergraduate Certificate:
Disability Studies
Master’s
M.Ed. in:
Counselor Education [College Counseling and Student Affairs / School Counseling / Couples and Family Counseling]
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership Administration and Supervision / Culturally Responsive Leadership / Higher Education Administration / Leadership Studies] [Reading Specialist]
Special Education [Early Childhood / General Education / Adapted Curriculum] Teaching
Early and Elementary Education; Secondary Education [English / History and Social Studies / Science / Math]
Research
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.
Centers and Institutes
Graduate Certificates
Specialized certificates in:
Culturally Responsive Leadership
Disability Leadership
Educational Leadership
Learning Sciences
Medical Education
Reading Specialist
Special Education K12 Teaching
Teaching Elementary Education
Doctoral
Ed.D. in Leadership
Ph.D. in Education
(with concentrations in):
Art Education
Counselor Education and Supervision
Curriculum, Culture and Change
Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice
Educational Psychology
Research, Assessment and Evaluation
Ph.D. in Special Education
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$ 44M More than in grant funding for FY2024
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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 highneeds and hard-to-staff schools across more than 19 school divisions in Virginia, driving meaningful and sustainable community-centered change. Learn more about our best practice residency program at teachrtr.org
Scholarships, Donors and Alumni
50+ scholarships to students of all levels
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the School of Education currently offers more than 50 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.