This licensure-only program is for individuals with a non-teaching bachelor's degree. It prepares students to qualify for Virginia teaching licensure (with PreK-6 endorsement) without completing a full 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.
Additional prerequisites and content course hours may be required, some of which may be undergraduate courses.
As part of the course work in this licensure-only program, you must complete Advanced Classroom Management and Practicum, and the Teacher Candidate Internship.
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.
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.
Additional prerequisites and content course hours may be required, some of which may be undergraduate courses.
As part of the course work in this licensure-only program, you must complete Advanced Classroom Management and Practicum, and the Teacher Candidate Internship.
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.
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.
Virginia Public School educators may be eligible for a tuition discount of 25% per credit hour. Contact us for more details.
Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.
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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.
