If you have a a non-teaching bachelor's degree and want to gain a Virginia initial teaching license for grades 6-12 without getting a master's degree, this endorsement is for you.
This program prepares you for licensure in one of these content areas, which will be listed on the license:
Courses taken in this endorsement may be applied towards a master's degree in Education from ODU.
Your coursework will include professional education, a practicum, and a Teacher Candidate Internship.
If you do not have a bachelor's degree in the content area you wish to teach, you will need to take additional courses.
This licensure-only program is designed for students who have a non-teaching bachelor's degree. It will prepare them to obtain a Virginia initial teaching license for grades 6-12.
If you live outside Virginia, we encourage you to check your state's teacher licensure requirements before applying to ODU.
Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.
Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.
Your coursework will include professional education, a practicum, and a Teacher Candidate Internship.
If you do not have a bachelor's degree in the content area you wish to teach, you will need to take additional courses.
This licensure-only program is designed for students who have a non-teaching bachelor's degree. It will prepare them to obtain a Virginia initial teaching license for grades 6-12.
If you live outside Virginia, we encourage you to check your state's teacher licensure requirements before applying to ODU.
Use these links to see if we have determined whether this program meets requirements in other states.
Participate in live, regularly scheduled online class meetings and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.
Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.
At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are.
Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions
Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!
This program is designed for Virginia teacher licensure. You will apply to ODU as a non-degree seeking graduate student. A separate application to this endorsement program is required in accordance with Virginia Board of Education requirements. Please visit the Office of Clinical Experiences website for admission details.
