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Elementary Education Bachelor's Online

Program Options

Degree completion

  • For students with some college credits
  • Complete at least 30 credits online from ODU

Bachelor of Science

A part ofDarden College of Education & Professional Studies
Department of Teaching & Learning
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Why ODU for Elementary Education?

Answer the call to educate young minds. At ODU, you will prepare for a teaching career with faculty who have direct and current school-based experience, and you'll receive career mentoring from former school professionals.

You will also complete extensive field work and a capstone teaching experience. There you will apply your knowledge of teaching under supervision in the school setting.

When you graduate, you will be eligible for Virginia teacher licensure. You'll have knowledge of your teaching discipline and the skills to:

  • practice state-of-the-art instruction
  • teach students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • pursue lifelong professional growth and development

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

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Guaranteed Admission

We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. The Guaranteed Admission Agreement is intended to ease the transfer process between these schools and Old Dominion University.

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Required Courses

To earn this degree from ODU, you must complete at least 30 credit hours with us. This bachelor’s degree requires 120 total credit hours.

This program includes a student teaching practicum, which requires a clearance background check.

Talk with our enrollment team to determine if you have credits that will transfer or to start an application.

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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.

Taking Classes Online

Careers in Elementary Education

  • Teaching:  Pre-K, Primary, Elementary
  • With additional experience, training, and/or education:  
    • Principal or Superintendent
    • Curriculum or Subject Area Supervision
    • Reading Specialist
    • Media/Library/Information Services

Note for students in Washington State from the Student Achievement Council concerning this Bachelor's degree:  "This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. 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$360 per credit hour*
  • Out-of-State Students$407 per credit hour

Active duty military students may qualify for a discounted undergraduate tuition rate.

These tuition rates are effective Fall 2020 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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State Licensure

This program is designed to prepare students for Virginia teacher licensure. If you live 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.

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How to Apply

Finish your degree with us. We offer the upper division (300 and 400 level) courses you'll need. Our enrollment team will review your credits from other higher education institutions. Then you can apply them toward a degree from ODU.

Additional assessments for licensure are required once admitted to the University.

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Get guaranteed admission at Old Dominion University

We've partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. By applying, you will be assured admission at ODU for the completion of your degree.

Learn more about Guaranteed Admission to ODU

Meet your Team

Our dedicated enrollment team will guide your transition to ODUOnline.

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Name
Missy Magerkorth
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638

Alex Butterfield
Name
Alex Butterfield
Job Title
Enrollment Coordinator
Phone Number
1-800-968-2638
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