Elementary Teacher PreK-6 with initial VA licensure Online

You can qualify for a Virginia teaching license even if you have a non-teaching Bachelor's degree.

Degree: Master of Science in Education

Darden College of Education and Professional Studies: Department of Teaching & Learning

Why ODU for Elementary Teacher PreK-6 with initial VA licensure?

If you've completed a non-teaching bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, you can still qualify for a Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in PreK-6 through ODU's master of science in education degree program.

In order to be recommended by ODU on the College Verification form for the Virginia teaching license, you must complete this program in its entirety.

This program is only for students in Virginia and Washington State.

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Required Courses

41 credit hours

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

Online Learning Environment

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

The Online Experience at ODU

Careers in Elementary Education

Teaching: Pre-school, Primary, Elementary
Administration: Principalship, Superintendency

Note for students in Washington State from the Student Achievement Council:

"Eligibility for initial education certification in Washington is based on completion of a state approved educator preparation program. This program is approved in Virginia and is authorized for field placements in Washington by the Professional Educators Standards Board. Even though you may be residing in Washington while in this program, your application for educator certification in Washington will be processed as an out-of-state application. Go to http://pathway.pesb.wa.gov/archive/outofstate for more information. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."

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Calculating Cost

In-state Virginia Residents:

$523 per credit hour*

Out-of-State Students:

$568 per credit hour*

Rates are effective Summer 2018 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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How to Apply

This program is only for students in Virginia and Washington State. To apply for this program, you must have a non-teaching Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution. Part of the admission process includes an interview with the graduate program director. Full admission requirements are available in ODU's Graduate Catalog.

For more information on becoming a teacher, please contact Teacher Education Services and Advising at 757-683-6448 or visit online.

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