UR Education Consortium with New Kent County Schools
At the University of Richmond, we seek to meet the learning needs of working professionals through the School of Professional and Continuing Studies. We’re collaborating with New Kent County Public Schools to offer degree programs at discounted tuition rates through the UR Education Consortium. If you work at one of New Kent County’s public schools, you’re eligible for the discount.
How the UR Education Consortium Works
Complete the consortium-specific application form and be sure to indicate that you’re applying as a New Kent County member by identifying your school name. Once admitted and enrolled, you’ll be billed for the discounted tuition rate until you complete your degree or leave employment at a UR Education Consortium organization (in your case, a public school in New Kent County).
You must meet general admission requirements for your selected program of study, and you must maintain your academic standing as required by the program. The 20% discount will apply to the currently active tuition rate, which you can expect to increase moderately (typically about 5%) each year. Current tuition rates are available on our Tuition and Fees page.
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
The Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (ELPS) program prepares current educators to lead PK-12 schools. Available credentials are a master of education (M.Ed.) for those seeking a master’s degree and a graduate certificate for those who already hold an earned master’s degree.
- Discounted tuition: $577/semester hour (regularly $721/hour)
- Required hours: 31 hours for M.Ed., 22 hours for graduate certificate
- Admission: Review ELPS admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Total: 31 semester hours
CORE
15 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Each course includes a 30-hour practicum.EDUC601U Foundations of Educational Leadership Studies
EDUC602U Data for Decision-Making
EDUC603U Leading and Supervising Instruction
EDUC605U School Law and Policy for Ethical Leadership
EDUC606U Organizational Operations in Human Resource and Fiscal Leadership
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
9 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Each course includes a 10-hour practicum.EDUC630U School Technology
EDUC632U Leading Change through an Equity Lens
EDUC635U Strategic Improvement and Effective Communication in Schools
FIELD EXPERIENCE
7 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Reflective Leadership Seminar residency includes 170 hours in practicum.CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership &...
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
An earned graduate degree is required for admission.
Total: 22 semester hours
CORE
15 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses. Each course includes a 30-hour practicum.EDUC601U Foundations of Educational Leadership Studies
EDUC602U Data for Decision-Making
EDUC603U Leading and Supervising Instruction
EDUC605U School Law and Policy for Ethical Leadership
EDUC606U Organizational Operations in Human Resource and Fiscal Leadership
FIELD EXPERIENCE
7 semester hours. Includes 170 hour practicum hours.CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE
All candidates must complete a Capstone Assignment.
Teacher Licensure Tracks
Our teacher licensure programs prepare aspiring educators for Virginia teacher licensure. Available credentials are a Master of Teaching (MT) for those who already hold an earned bachelor’s degree and our Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (BALA) degree completion program with a concentration in Elementary Education (EE).
MT Details
- Discounted tuition: $577/semester hour (regularly $721/hour)
- Required hours: 38-44 hours depending on endorsement
- Admission: Review MT admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
BALA-EE Details
- Discounted tuition: $460/hour (regularly $575/hour)
- Required hours: At least 60 hours depending on transfer credit
- Admission: Review bachelor’s degree admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
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Master of Teaching
Master of Teaching
Total: 38-44 semester hours
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES — ALL
9 semester hours. All candidates must complete the following courses.EDUC517U Foundations of Education
EDUC518U Diverse Learners and Human Growth and Development
EDUC558U Classroom and Behavior Management
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES — ELEMENTARY
18 semester hours. Elementary education candidates only.EDUC507U Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science
EDUC508U Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies
EDUC510U Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math
EDUC511U Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math
EDUC524U Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction
EDUC526U Assessment, Intervention and Literacy Strategies
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES — SECONDARY & COMPREHENSIVE
18 semester hours. Secondary & comprehensive education candidates only.EDUC538U Technology-enhanced 21st Century Teaching and Learning
EDUC542U Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary and Comprehensive Classrooms
EDUC543U Assessment and Evaluation in Education
EDUC547U Advanced Secondary and Comprehensive Methods*
EDUC550U Content Area Literacy
EDUC560U Assessment, Intervention, and Literacy Strategies for Adolescents
* Comprehensive foreign language candidates substitute EDUC553U Foreign Language Methods for EDUC547U.
ELECTIVE
3 semester hours from department-approved list. All candidates must take one elective graduate course, which may include initial coursework to meet add-on endorsement requirements in Gifted Education, Special Education or ESL.CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
8-14 semester hoursAll Candidates
Student Teaching Options
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Elementary Education Concentration
Concentration in Elementary Education
Undergraduate students may opt for an additional concentration in education toward elementary teacher licensure preparation while working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (BALA) degree.
Total: 41 semester hours
Professional Studies
27 semester hoursEDUC307U Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Science
EDUC308U Instruction and Assessment in Elementary Social Studies
EDUC310U Concepts and Methods in Elementary Math
EDUC311U Assessment and Differentiation in Elementary Math
EDUC317U Foundations of Education
EDUC318U Diverse Learners and Human Growth and Development
EDUC342U Reading Foundations for Early Literacy Instruction
EDUC326U Assessment, Intervention and Literacy Strategies for Elementary Readers
EDUC358U Classroom and Behavior Management
Field Experience
14 semester hours
Curriculum & Instruction
The Curriculum & Instruction program equips current educators for excellence in teaching. We offer a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed. in C&I) that provides opportunities for specialization and/or add-on Virginia teaching endorsements.
- Discounted tuition: $577/semester hour (regularly $721/hour)
- Required hours: 30 hours
- Admission: Review C&I admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Note: This General Curriculum is the default program of study. Specialized programs of study are available that combine general, elective and research courses.
Total: 30 semester hours
GENERAL COURSES
18 semester hours
EDUC650U Advanced Educational Psychology
EDUC651U Assessment and Accountability
EDUC652U Differentiated Instruction
EDUC660U Curriculum Development and Instructional Practice
EDUC653U Issues, Ethics and Policy in Education
EDUC661U Instructional Leadership
ELECTIVE COURSES
6 semester hours from courses listed below. Additional electives may be offered, depending on students’ learning needs.
EDUC528U Adult Learning Theory
EDUC519U Working with English Learners
EDUC523U Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring
EDUC555U Curriculum for Talented and Gifted Education
EDUC562U Special Populations of Gifted Students
EDUC563U Social & Emotional Needs of the Gifted Student
EDUC565U Foundations and Legal Aspects of Special Education
EDUC568U Successful Transitions in Special Education
EDUC570U Foundations of Gifted Education
EDUC571U Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
EDUC573U Trauma Informed Practices in Schools
EDUC574U Understanding and Implementing the IEP
EDUC598U Selected Topics
EDUC579U Mindfulness Strategies for the Classroom
EDUC581U Social Justice & Equity in Education
EDUC602U Data for Decision-Making
EDUC603U Leading and Supervising Instruction
EDUC619U Strategies for Teaching Writing
EDUC620U Advanced Children’s Literature
EDUC675U Reflective Teaching Experience
RESEARCH COURSES
6 semester hours
CAPSTONE PROJECT
All candidates must complete a Capstone Assignment.
Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management (HRM) program prepares students for career advancement and professional development in HR Management. We offer two credentials: The Master of HR Management (MHRM) for those seeking a master’s degree and a graduate certificate for pre- and post-master’s learning.
- Discounted tuition: $577/semester hour (regularly $721/hour)
- Required hours: 30 hours for MHRM, 18 hours for graduate certificate
- Admission: Review HRM admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
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Undergraduate Major
Undergraduate Major in HR Management
The major in Human Resource Management is available for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS).
Total: 30 semester hours
PROFESSIONAL CORE
9 semester hoursREQUIRED CORE
6 semester hoursFOCUS COURSES
15 semester hours selected from the following coursesHRM345U Human Resource Development
HRM388U Internship
HRM398U Selected Topics
HRM452U Quality Management
HRM454U Compensation and Benefits
HRM460U HR and Technology
HRM467U International Human Resource Management
HRM496U Directed Research
HRM498U Selected Topics
CLAC250U Spanish: Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum
LAW322U Employment Law and Policy
PSYC327U Organizational Psychology
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Undergraduate Minor
Minor in HR Management
The undergraduate minor in HR Management is available for the BSPS and BALA.
Total: 18 semester hours
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Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in HR Management
Total: 18 semester hours
REQUIRED
15 semester hoursHRM531U Human Resource Management
HRM532U Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
HRM534U Strategic Human Resource Development
HRM635U Managing Compensation and Benefits
HRM657U HRM in the Global Environment
ELECTIVE
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Master's Degree
Master of HR Management
Total: 30 semester hours
CORE COURSES
18 semester hoursHRM531U Human Resource Management
HRM532U Legal Issues in Human Resource Management
HRM533U Quantitative Analysis and Research in HRM
HRM534U Strategic Human Resource Development
ECON507U Labor Economics
PSYC530U Organizational Psychology
600-LEVEL COURSES
12 semester hours. HRM697U is required. Students may then choose 3 of the remaining 600-level courses to complete the requirement.HRM697U Strategy and Policy (required)
HRM635U Managing Compensation and Benefits
HRM638U HRM Leadership Theory and Application
HRM639U Recruitment and Retention
HRM644U Diversity in Organizations
HRM645U Organization Development and Change
HRM647U Human Resource Information Systems
HRM650U Labor Relations
HRM657U HRM in the Global Environment
HRM659U Managing Human Capital Risk
HRM696U Directed Research
Nonprofit Studies
The Nonprofit Studies (NPS) program prepares students for career advancement and professional development in nonprofits and NGOs. We offer two credentials: The Master of Nonprofit Studies (MNS) for those seeking a master’s degree and a graduate certificate for pre- and post-master’s learning.
- Discounted tuition: $577/semester hour (regularly $721/hour)
- Required hours: 30 hours for MNS, 18 hours for graduate certificate
- Admission: Review NPS admission requirements in the SPCS catalog
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Master of Nonprofit Studies
Master of Nonprofit Studies
Total: 30 semester hours
REQUIRED
15 semester hoursNPS501U Understanding the Nonprofit Sector
NPS520U Financial Management and Budget Development
NPS530U Law, Ethics and Governance
NPS540U Resource Development and Promotion
NPS550U Strategic Human Resource Management
ELECTIVE
12 semester hours. Select 6 hours (2 classes) from each group below.Content Specialization
6 semester hours. Topic for NPS598U must relate to content specialization as determined by the program chair.NPS522U International Non-Governmental Organizations (iNGOs)
NPS566U Public Policy and Advocacy
NPS567U Sustainability and Nonprofit Organizations
NPS571U Social Entrepreneurship
NPS581U Community Engagement in the Nonprofit Sector
NPS598U Selected Topics
Systematic Design and Inquiry
6 semester hours. Topic for NPS598U must relate to systematic design and inquiry as determined by the program chair.NPS562U Assessment and Program Evaluation
NPS570U Program Design and Proposal Writing
NPS572U Innovations in Organizational Norms and Practice
NPS598U Selected Topics
EDUC680U Content Specialization and Research I
INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
3 semester hoursNPS590U Integrative Seminar
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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Studies
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Studies
Total: 18 semester hours
REQUIRED
15 semester hoursNPS501U Understanding the Nonprofit Sector
NPS520U Financial Management and Budget Development
NPS530U Law, Ethics and Governance
NPS540U Resource Development and Promotion
NPS550U Strategic Human Resource Management
ELECTIVE
3 semester hours. Select 1 additional graduate-level Nonprofit Studies (NPS) course or another graduate-level course with approval from the chair.