M.Ed. in Teaching – iteach Concentration

Turn Your iteach Coursework Into a Master’s Degree

If you’ve completed iteach coursework and earned your Virginia teaching license, you’re closer to a master’s degree than you might think. The M.Ed. in Teaching — iteach Concentration at Regent University is designed specifically for licensed educators who have completed iteach Professional Studies courses and want to apply that work toward a graduate degree. Up to 12 credits from your iteach coursework may transfer directly, leaving just 18 credits to complete through concentration-specific electives tailored to your content area or specialty. Offered entirely online and grounded in a Christian worldview, this 30-credit-hour program lets you build on what you’ve already accomplished — and earn a master’s degree that advances your teaching career.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 30

Credential Prep: Non-Licensure

Maximize Your iteach Investment

Up to 12 credits from your completed iteach Professional Studies courses transfer directly into the program, aligning with four required concentration courses. That means you’ve already made significant progress toward your degree — with just 18 additional credits to go.

Specialize In Your Content Area

Choose from a wide range of subject-specific elective clusters to focus your remaining coursework on the area where you teach or where you want to grow. Concentration elective options include Autism, Curriculum & Instruction (STEM Emphasis or Teacher Leader Emphasis), Educational Leadership, eLearning, Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence, Gifted & Talented, Leadership in Mathematics K-8, Reading, Special Education, and TESOL.

Expand Your Career Path

A master’s degree opens doors to new roles in curriculum development, instructional coaching, educational leadership, and specialty endorsement areas — both inside and outside the classroom. This program is designed to prepare students to advance in public, private, and higher education settings.

Align Yourself With Excellence

Regent is ranked among Top National Universities by U.S. News & World Report (2026), and its School of Education has been recognized among the Top 5 Online Graduate Education Programs in Virginia. More than 1,015 Regent alumni have been recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004. Presented from a Christian worldview, this degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Career Opportunities

On completing the M.Ed. in Teaching — iteach Concentration, you can:

Integrate core areas of philosophy, leadership, curriculum, instruction, and technology.
Identify, select, modify, and use instructional materials to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Apply specialized knowledge in a content area or endorsement field to improve student outcomes.
Showcase a professional project customized to your area of interest — a portfolio enhancer!

Career Opportunities

Elementary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
High School Teacher
Subject Matter Specialist
Curriculum Developer

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
Code: ECUR 500	Curriculum Design & Assessment Techniques	Credits: 3	Develops competencies in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques. Emphasizes alignment between learning goals, instructional methods, and assessment tools. Students examine current research and best practices in curriculum and assessment and apply them to their own educational contexts.
Code: ECUR 525	Classroom Management	Credits: 3	Examines research-based theories and practical strategies for managing the classroom environment. Addresses student behavior, physical space, instructional routines, and the development of a positive learning community. Students develop and refine a personal classroom management philosophy grounded in effective, ethical practice.
Code: EFND 505	Teaching Reading & Language Arts Across the Curriculum	Credits: 3	Explores the theory and practice of reading and language arts instruction across content areas and grade levels. Addresses literacy development, comprehension strategies, vocabulary instruction, and writing across the curriculum. Designed to help teachers integrate literacy skills into all subject areas.
Code: EFND 598	Professional Project	Credits: 3	Before receiving a degree, students successfully complete a culminating experience. The professional project consists of providing evidence, in the form of a portfolio, that critical program competencies have been met.
Code: ETLC 541	Child & Adolescent Growth & Development	Credits: 3	A study of the physical, cognitive, social/emotional, and spiritual development of children and adolescents, with an emphasis on developmental theories and their application to teaching practice. Addresses how individual differences in development shape learning and the learning environment.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

iteach Transfer Credit Alignment

Students who have successfully completed the following iteach Professional Studies courses may transfer up to 12 credits into the program:

iteach Course	Regent University Equivalent
5100 Learning Environments	ECUR 525 Classroom Management (3 credits)
5200 Learner Development	ETLC 541 Child and Adolescent Growth & Development (3 credits)
5300 Planning Instruction and Assessments	ECUR 500 Curriculum Design and Assessment Techniques (3 credits)
5400 Literacy and 21st Century Instruction	EFND 505 Teaching Reading and Language Arts Across the Curriculum (3 credits)

Internship, practicum, and other professional project courses are not eligible for transfer.

Elective Clusters

After completing the required concentration courses and EFND 598 Professional Project, students select five additional 3-credit elective courses from an approved list organized by course cluster or specific discipline. Available clusters include:

Autism
Curriculum & Instruction — STEM Emphasis
Curriculum & Instruction — Teacher Leader Emphasis
Educational Leadership
eLearning
Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Gifted & Talented
Leadership in Mathematics K-8
Reading
Special Education
TESOL

For the full list of approved elective courses by cluster, visit the iteach webpage or contact your academic advisor.

Admissions Requirements

2026-27 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 14	Monday, August 24
Session M	Friday, September 11	Monday, September 21
Session B	Friday, October 16	Monday, October 26
Session C	Wednesday, January 6	Monday, January 11
Session T	Friday, January 29	Monday, February 8
Session D	Friday, March 5	Monday, March 15
Session E	Friday, April 30	Monday, May 10
Session F	Friday, June 11	Monday, June 21

Prerequisites

The following are required for admission to the M.Ed. in Teaching — iteach Concentration:

iteach Academic Record of Completion
Valid and current Virginia Teaching License

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items. Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES- or NAFSA-approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your iteach Academic Record of Completion

Submit your official iteach Academic Record of Completion to regent.edu/items. This document is required to verify your eligibility for transfer credit and admission to this concentration.

Step 4: Submit Proof of Valid Virginia Teaching License

Submit a copy of your current, valid Virginia Teaching License to regent.edu/items.

Step 5: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

Priced at the current SOE Career Switch Program tuition: $250/credit

University fees of $700 will apply each semester

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“From the professors to advisors to support staff, my experience at Regent has been extremely satisfying, and I highly recommend the program to others.”

Lorri Wilke, M.Ed., 2012 NILD Educational Therapy

“My credentials from Regent helped earn me the respect of parents and the confidence of school leaders. I'm so pleased that I could go one step further and share on a national level.”

Catherine Webb, Autism Certificate, 2004 Instructional Coach, Giles County Public Schools

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