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Virginia Colleges and Universities with Special Education Personnel Preparation Program By Endorsement Area:


Early Childhood Special Education
George Mason University

Lynchburg College

Radford University

Virginia Commonwealth University

James Madison University

Old Dominion University

University of Virginia



Emotional Disturbance
Bridgewater College

Eastern Mennonite University

Hampton University

Liberty University

Lynchburg College

Norfolk State University

Radford University

St. Paul's College

University of Mary Washington College of Graduate of Professional Studies

University of Virginia at Wise

Virginia Intermont College

Virginia Tech

College of William & Mary

George Mason University

James Madison University

Longwood University

Marymount University

Mary Baldwin College

Old Dominion University

Regent University

University of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia State University

Virginia Union University

Hearing Impairment
Radford University

Mental Retardation
Bridgewater College

Eastern Mennonite University

James Madison University

Longwood University

Mary Baldwin College

Norfolk State University

Radford University

St. Paul's College

University of Virginia at Wise

Virginia Intermont College

Virginia Tech

College of William & Mary

George Mason University

Liberty University

Lynchburg College

Old Dominion University

Regent University

University of Mary Washington College of Graduate of Professional Studies

University of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia State University

Virginia Union University

Severe Disabilities
George Mason University

Old Dominion University

University of Virginia

Norfolk State University

Radford University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Learning Disabilities
Averett University

College of William & Mary

George Mason University

James Madison University

Longwood University

Mary Baldwin College

Old Dominion University

Regent University

University of Mary Washington College of Graduate of Professional Studies

University of Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia State University

Virginia Wesleyan

Bridgewater College

Eastern Mennonite University

Hampton University

Liberty University

Lynchburg College

Marymount University

Norfolk State University

Radford University

St. Paul's College

University of Virginia at Wise

Virginia Intermont College

Virginia Tech

Virginia Union University

Speech Language Disorders
Hampton University

Old Dominion University

University of Virginia

James Madison University

Radford University

NOTE:    Persons wishing to pursue a master's degree in speech-language pathology via distance education may find "Online Guide to Graduate Programs" on the web page of the American Speech Language Hearing Association. The information for each university, in addition to statistics about the program, tuition, prerequisites, includes whether the university offers courses and graduate programs via distance education. The guide can be found at http://professional.asha.org/academic/guide.cfm



Visual Impairments
University of Virginia at Wise (add-on license)



Averett University
 
 
Education Department
420 West Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
http://www.averett.edu/academics/education/index.html
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Lynn Wolf
Education Chair
(434) 773-3995
karen.nelson@averett.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
Special Education/Learning Disabilities-Undergraduate Minor
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)
 
 
 
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Bridgewater College
 
 
Dr. Ann B. Welch
Special Education Program
(540) 828-5353
awelch@bridgewater.edu
http://www.bridgewater.edu/index.php?id=335
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Lanny Holsinger
Chair of Special Education
(540) 828-5355
admissions@bridgewater.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Undergraduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Undergraduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)
 
 
 
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College of William & Mary
 
 
223 Jones Hall
School of Education
Williamsburg, VA 22187
http://www.wm.edu/education/programs/curriculum/spedmaed.php
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Sharon deFur
Associate Professor of Special Education
(757) 221-2150
shdefu@wm.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Project TEACH

Project CME

Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership Preparation for Collaborative Service

 
 
 
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Eastern Mennonite University
 
 
1200 Park Road
School of Education
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
http://www.emu.edu/education/
 
 
 
Contact Information Lori H. Leaman
Special Education Coordinator
(540) 432-4145
lori.leaman@emu.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Undergraduate, Licensure Only
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate, Licensure Only
Learning Disabilities K-12-Undergraduate, Licensure Only
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)
 
 
 
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George Mason University
 
 
Krug Hall Room 110A
4400 University Drive
Mail Stop MSN1F2
Graduate School of Education
Fairfax, VA 22030
http://gse.gmu.edu/programs/sped/
 
 
 
Contact Information Michael M. Behrmann
Special Education Coordinator
mbehrman@gmu.edu
(703) 993-4136
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Early Childhood Special Education birth-5- Graduate Licensure/Masters and Undergraduate Minor
Emotional Disturbance/Learning Disabilities K-12 Graduate Licensure/Masters and Undergraduate Minor
Mental Retardation K-12- Graduate Licensure/Masters and Undergraduate Minor
Severe Disabilities- K-12- Graduate Licensure/Masters and Undergraduate Minor
Emotional Disturbance/Learning Disabilities/Mental Retardation K-12 Graduate Licensure/Masters and Undergraduate Minor
Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Masters
Assistive Technology Graduate Masters
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Educators without borders

Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Severe Disabilities

Doctoral Program in Special Education

VA Statewide Vision Impaired Add On Endorsement

Undergraduate and Career Switcher Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Severe Disabilities

Special Education Outreach Program (with various public school divisions)

 
 
 
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Hampton University
 
 
Graduate College
Special Education
100 East Queen Street
Hampton, VA 23668
http://www.hamptonu.edu/arts_edu/index.htm
 
 
 
Contact Information

Dr. Judith Brooks-Buck
Chair of Special Education
(757) 728-6251
judith.brooks-buck@hamptonu.edu

 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
Speech/Language Disability- Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Personnel Preparation Program for Speech-Language Pathologists

 
 
 
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James Madison University
 
 
College of Education
Room 119, MSC 1903
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
http://coe.jmu.edu/SpecialEducation/
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Karen Santos
Program Coordinator
(540) 568-6193
santoske@jmu.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Early Childhood Special Education-Graduate and Undergraduate
Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate and Undergraduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Graduate and Undergraduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate and Undergraduate
Speech/Language Disability- Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Facilitating Licensure of School Personnel in Speech-Pathology

 
 
 
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Liberty University
 
 
School of Education
Teacher Education Building
1971 University Boulevard
Lynchburg, VA 24502
http://www.liberty.edu/Academics/
Education/Teacher/index.cfm?PID=76

 
 
 
Contact Information

Dr. Beth Ackerman
Coordinator of Special Education
(434) 582-2445
mackerman@liberty.edu

 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)

 
 
 
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Longwood University
 
 
College of Education and Human Services
Hull Building
Farmville, VA 23909
http://www.longwood.edu
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Peggy Tarpley
Program Coordinator
(434) 395-2337
ptarpley@longwood.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program K-12 5 year Graduate Program ending with Master's Degree and endorsements in LD, ED, & Mild MR.
Curriculum & Instruction Specialist in Mild Disabilities - Graduate
Special Education K-12 Graduate, Licensure Only with endorsements in LD, ED, & Mild MR
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)

 
 
 
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Lynchburg College
 
 
1501 Lakeside Drive
School of Education
Lynchburg, VA 24501
http://www.lynchburg.edu/academic/edhd/
 
 
 
Contact Information Glenn Buck
Special Education Program Coordinator
(434) 544-8689
buck@lynchburg.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Early Childhood Special Education-Graduate
Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Contact Dr. Ed Polloway, Dean of Graduate Studies, 434- 544-8655, for graduate tuition assistance information.

 
 
 
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Mary Baldwin College
 
 
Master of Arts in Teaching Program
Staunton, VA 24401
http://www.mbc.edu/mat
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Carole C. Grove
Director, MAT
(540) 887-7333
Toll Free: 866-849-0676
mat@mbc.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12 Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)
 
 
 
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University of Mary Washington College of Graduate of Professional Studies
 
 
121 University Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
http://www.umw.edu/publications/catalogue_gp/academic_programs/master_education/default.php
 
 
 
Contact Information Norah Hooper
Special Education Coordinator
540-286-8077
nhooper@umw.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate, Licensure and M.Ed.
Mental Retardation K-12-Graduate, Licensure and M.Ed.
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate, Licensure and M.Ed.
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)

 
 
 
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Marymount University
 
 
Department of Education, Learning Disabilities
104 B Rowley
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
http://www.marymount.edu/academic/sehs/ed/ldprog.html
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Alice Young
(703) 284-1632
alice.young@marymount.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
Endorsement in ED K-12 - Graduate Available
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)

 
 
 
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Norfolk State University
 
 
School of Education
Department of Special Education
700 Park Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23504
http://www.nsu.edu/SpecialEducation/
departments/special/index.html

 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. June Harris
Chair of Special Education
(757) 823-8714
jlharris@nsu.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance/Learning
Disabilities - Undergraduate, Graduate
Learning Disabilities/Mental Retardation - Undergraduate, Graduate
Severe Disabilities with Certification - Graduate
Severe Disabilities No Certification - Graduate
Severe Disabilities/Rehabilitation Counseling - Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Project EMBRACE

 
 
 
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Old Dominion University
 
 
Special Education Program
Child Study Center Room 104
5215 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23529
http://education.odu.edu/esse/
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Cheryl Baker
Graduate Program Director
Special Education Program
(757) 683-4383
csbaker@odu.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Early Childhood Special Education-Master's of Education, Licensure Only
Emotional Disturbance K-12-Master's of Education, Licensure Only
Mental Retardation K-12-Master's of Education, Licensure Only
Severe Disabilities-Master's of Education, Licensure Only
Learning Disabilities K-12-Master's of Education, Licensure Only
Speech/Language Disability-Master's of Education
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Commonwealth Special Education Endorsement Program (CSEEP): A Distance Learning Approach

 
 
 
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Radford University
 
 
School of Teacher Education and Leadership, Radford University
Box 6959
Radford, VA 24142
https://eduweb.education.radford.edu/
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr Alice Anderson
Special Education Director
(540) 831-6425
amanders@radford.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Early Childhood Special Education-Undergraduate
Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate
Hearing Impairments preK-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
Speech/Language Disability- Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Improving Special Education Services in Southwest Virginia

Enhancing Success of Special Education Students in the Demographically Diverse Schools of Southwest Virginia

Teacher Preparation & Licensure Program for Hearing Impairments K-12

Radford University Plan Expanding Graduate Education

 
 
 
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Regent University
 
 
School of Education
Administration Bldg
Suite 265
1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
http://www.regent.edu/acad/schedu/
 
 
 
Contact Information Elizabeth Hunter
Advisor/Instructor
757-226-4313
elizand@regent.edu

Suzanne Murden
Clinical Supervisor
757-226-4663
suzamur@regent.edu

 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Graduate
Cross-Categorical Special Education-Graduate
Reading Specialist K-12-Graduate
Autism Certificate-Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)

 
 
 
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Saint Paul's College
 
 
Department of Teacher Education
115 College Drive
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
http://www.saintpauls.edu/Academics/Teacher%20Education/Teacher%20Ed%20Main.htm
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Joan Dooley
Assistant Professor of Education
(434) 848-6444
jdooley@saintpauls.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Undergraduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-Undergraduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance (Contact the college or university for tuition assistance information.)

 
 
 
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University of Virginia
 
 
Curry School of Education
235 Ruffner Hall
405 Emmet St. South
P.O. Box 400273
Charlottesville, VA 22903
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/sped/degrees.html
 
 
 
Contact Information Dr. Marti Snell
Special Education Coordinator
(434) 924-0768
snell@virginia.edu
 
 
 
Personnel Preparation Program Emotional Disturbance K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Mental Retardation K-12-Undergraduate, Graduate
Severe Disabilities-Graduate
Learning Disabilities K-12-, Undergraduate, Graduate
Early Childhood Developmental Risk-Undergraduate, Graduate
Speech/Language Disability- Graduate
 
 
 
Preparation Programs with Tuition Assistance Early Childhood and Developmental Risk

Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Severe Disabilities

Virginia Endorsement Program in Visual Impairment

Expansion of Master's Degree Program in Speech-Language Pathology

 
 
 
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University of Virginia at Wise
 
 
Education Department
1 College Avenue
Wise, VA 24293
http://www.wise.virginia.edu/education/index.html
 
 
 
Contact Information

Dr. G. Jewell Askins