Elementary Education - PreK-6 Post Baccalaureate Endorsement Online

  • Endorsement, Initial Virginia Teaching Licensure
  • Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
  • Department of Teaching & Learning
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Why ODU for Elementary Education?

This licensure-only program is for students who would like to qualify for Virginia teaching licensure (with PreK-6 endorsement) but do not wish to complete a master's degree.

You must complete this program in its entirety in order to be recommended by Old Dominion University on the College Verification form for the Virginia teaching license.

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  • Required Courses

    • 28 credit hours minimum
    • This program has a practicum and an internship.

    Additional prerequisites and content course hours may be required. This licensure-only program includes both undergraduate and graduate level courses.

    As part of the course work in this program, you must complete Advanced Classroom Management and Practicum, and the Teacher Candidate Internship.

  • Online Learning Environment

    Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. This program also requires a practicum and internship. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

  • Careers in Elementary Education

    • Teaching: Pre-school, Primary, Elementary
    • Administration: Principalship, Superintendency 
    • Special Services:
      • Guidance Counseling
      • School Psychology
      • School Social Work
      • Occupational and Physical Therapy
      • Audiology and Speech Pathology
      • Library/Information Services
      • Special Education
      • Curriculum Supervision
      • Subject Area Supervision

  • Calculating Cost

    In-state Undergraduate
    $408 per credit hour
    Out-of-state Undergraduate
    $439 per credit hour
    In-state Graduate
    $620 per credit hour
    Out-of-state Graduate
    $642 per credit hour

    This program includes both undergraduate and graduate level courses.

    Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

State Licensure

This licensure-only program is designed to qualify students for Virginia teaching licensure with PreK-6 endorsement.

If you intend to teach outside Virginia, we encourage you to check your state's teacher licensure requirements before applying to ODU.

Use these licensure links to explore whether this program may help you obtain a teaching license in other states.

Meet Your Team

You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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  • How to Apply

    This program is designed for Virginia teacher licensure and endorsement. To enter this program, you must have a non-teaching bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. More admissions details can be found on the Office of Clinical Experiences web site.

    For more information on becoming a teacher, please contact us or visit ODU's Office of Clinical Experiences online.