The Master of Teaching program is a one-year, cohort-based program that runs from June through the following May each year. Candidates complete internships under the guidance of highly qualified mentor teachers and clinical coaches. These internships are completed in different schools to give candidates diverse experiences as they prepare for their teaching career. This is a post-graduate program for applicants who have already completed an undergraduate degree. This program is not appropriate for those who solely wish to teach international TESOL abroad. The M.T. program prepares teachers for licensure and to teach in preK-12 schools in the United States. Applicants solely interested in teaching abroad may find UVA's TESOL Certificate to be a better first for their professional goals.