UR Education Consortium with VCPE
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 the Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) to offer degree programs at discounted tuition rates through the UR Education Consortium. If you work at a Virginia private school that’s a member of VCPE, you’re eligible for the discount.
How the UR Education Consortium Works
Complete the application form and be sure to indicate that you’re applying as a VCPE 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 VCPE member school).
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.
Start Your Application
Create your account to get started. To be eligible for the discount, use your school email address and specify your school or division as your employer. If you've been given an educational partner code, please include that as well.
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: $624/semester hour (regularly $780/hour)
- Required hours: 31 hours for M.Ed., 22 hours for graduate certificate
- Admission: Review ELPS admission requirements
Teacher Licensure
Our teacher licensure program prepares aspiring educators for Virginia teacher licensure. Our primary licensure pathway is the Master of Teaching (MT) for those who already hold an earned bachelor’s degree.
- Discounted tuition: $624/semester hour (regularly $780/hour)
- Required hours: 38-44 hours for MT depending on endorsement
- Admission: Review MT admission requirements
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: $624/semester hour (regularly $780/hour)
- Required hours: 30 hours for M.Ed. in C&I
- Admission: Review C&I admission requirements
Human Resource Management
The Human Resource Management (HRM) program prepares students for career advancement and professional development in HR Management. We offer a graduate certificate for pre- and post-master’s learning.
- Discounted tuition: $624/semester hour (regularly $780/hour)
- Required hours: 18 hours for graduate certificate
- Admission: Review graduate admission requirements
Organizational Effectiveness
The Master of Organizational Effectiveness (MOE) prepares professionals to drive strategic innovation, make data informed decisions, and incorporate people-centered change. MOE is a broad-based professional master's degree with specific concentrations that will support your career goals: Data Analytics, HR Management, Organizational Development & Change, and Organizations & Civil Society
- Discounted tuition: $624/semester hour (regularly $780/hour)
- Required hours: 30 hours for MOE
- Admission: Review graduate admission requirements