Applying to Study Education
Are you applying as an undergraduate student?
Undergraduate students apply to Mary Baldwin first. Then you can declare an education major. You will need a GPA of 2.5 or better in current coursework.
Virginia Teaching Endorsement Options for Undergraduate Students
- Elementary Education PK-6
- Special Education General Curriculum
- Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum 6-12
- Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum 6-8
- Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum K-6
- Middle Education: History and Social Science
- Middle Education: Language Arts
- Middle Education: Mathematics
- Middle Education: Science
- Secondary Biology
- Secondary Chemistry
- Secondary English
- Secondary History and Social Sciences
- Secondary Mathematics
- English as a Second Language
- Visual Arts PK-12
Are you applying as a graduate student?
You will need a GPA of 3.0 or better in current coursework. Find the degree that best meets your need:
Find the degree that best meets your need:
- Masters in Teaching (MAT): Emphasizes classroom teaching and instructional roles.
- Masters in Education (MEd): Prepares graduates for administrative and leadership roles.
Licenses Available per Program
| Licenses / Endorsements | PBTL | MAT | MEd |
| Elementary Education PK-6 | x | x | x |
| Special Education General Curriculum | x | x | x |
| Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum 6-12 | x | x | x |
| Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum 6-8 | x | x | x |
| Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum K-6 | x | x | x |
| Middle Education: History & Social Science | x | x | |
| Middle Education: Language Arts | x | x | |
| Middle Education: Mathematics | x | x | |
| Middle Education: Science | x | x | |
| Secondary Biology | x | ||
| Secondary Chemistry | x | ||
| Secondary English | x | x | |
| Secondary History & Social Sciences | x | x | |
| Secondary Mathematics | x | x | |
| English as a Second Language | x | x | x |
| Gifted Education | x | ||
| Reading Specialist | x | ||
| Visual Arts PK-12 | x |
| Non-Endorsement Options – 100% Online Curriculum and Instruction | ||||
| Authentic Learning and Leadership | x | |||
| Special Education General Curriculum K-12 | x | x | x | |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder | x |
Are you planning on attending as a non-degree-seeking student?
We offer a number of non-degree options as well, including certificates and additional licenses in:
- Gifted Education
- Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum 6-12
- Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum 6-8
- Add-On Special Ed: General Curriculum K-6
Certificates
- Authentic Learning
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Requirements for pursuing an additional endorsement:
- An active or expired state-issued teaching license (collegiate professional or post-graduate professional).
- Adequate general education and professional studies coursework. For students seeking an add-on license endorsement, a transcript review will determine adequate background for the program.
Transfer Credit Policy
Mary Baldwin accepts up to six graduate-level transfer credits only if ALL the following conditions are met:
- We determine on the basis of the catalog and course materials submitted by the student that the course content is identifiable with our curriculum.
- The credit was earned in a regionally accredited graduate program.
- The credit was earned no earlier than three calendar years prior to the student’s matriculation into the graduate program.
- The credit was earned with a “B” or higher grade.