Elementary Education (Interdisciplinary Studies: Teacher Preparation) Online

This program is designed to seamlessly transition you into a graduate or post-baccalaureate licensure program in ODU's Darden College of Education.

Degree Completion Full Program

Bachelor of Science

College of Arts & Letters: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

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Why ODU for Elementary Education (Interdisciplinary Studies: Teacher Preparation)?

This undergraduate program is designed to lead into our Master of Science in Education with Virginia licensure at the post-baccalaureate level.

You will first complete a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Teacher Preparation from the College of Arts and Letters. Immediately upon completion of that degree, you can seamlessly transition into a graduate or post-baccalureate licensure program in the Darden College of Education. Requirements for Fast Track Graduate Admission, are listed on the department's web site.

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

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

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Required Courses

49-50 credit hours for major content + 33 for professional education/practica
The practicum/internship requires a clearance background check.

Talk with an advisor to determine how your credits will transfer. The curriculum can serve as a guide for planning your course of study. You can also map out your education with this program's Long Range Schedule (PDF).

Elementary Education: Teacher Prep (IDS) Curriculum

Online Learning Environment

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. This program includes a practicum or internship during normal school hours. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

The Online Experience at ODU

Careers in Elementary Education

Teaching: Pre-K, Primary, Elementary
With additional experience, training, and/or education:
- School Administration: Principalship, Superintendency
- 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."

Calculating Cost

In-state Virginia Residents:

$325 per credit hour*

Out-of-State Students:

$355 per credit hour

Tuition rates are effective Fall 2016 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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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. Work with an advisor to review your credits from other higher education institutions. Then you can apply toward a degree from ODU.

For this program, you'll need to be accepted as a degree-seeking student and take the Praxis Core. When entering the Master of Science in Education program following this IDS degree, additional admission items may be required.

Get Guaranteed Admission at ODU

ODU has partnered with the Virginia Community College System and select educational institutions to make transferring easy. ODU offers several complete bachelor's programs online, but you also may be able to complete your entire undergraduate degree online by earning your associate's degree online from Northern Virginia Community College's Extended Learning Institute or John Tyler Community College, then seamlessly transferring to ODU to complete the bachelor's degree online.

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