Graduate Admission

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A Note from our Dean . . .

What a wonderful time to pursue or advance your career in education!  Never has there been greater need for effective professionals as the nation struggles to educate increasing numbers of students at all levels—students who are more diverse and bring more complex needs than ever before and who must acquire higher level skills to compete in today’s global society.  Professionals who are up to the challenge must not only be expert in their specializations but also be prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and policymakers to improve educational programs.

For 317 years, The College of William and Mary has educated leaders who have shaped our democratic systems.  In this tradition, the School of Education is dedicated to preparing leaders who come to us with great capacity and commitment and graduate with the competence and credentials to make an impact.

We invite you to apply and to experience graduate study at William and Mary, the nation’s premier liberal arts university.  Be with us in 2010 as the School of Education moves to a fabulous new facility that will house all of our academic programs, our research and outreach centers, and a state-of-the-art professional development complex. 

Indeed, it is a wonderful time to pursue or advance your career through our William and Mary School of Education! 

Virginia L. McLaughlin

Dean and Chancellor Professor