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Teacher Prep: Special Ed. VA Lic. - General Curr.  K-12, HQ in Elementary Ed (Interdisc. Studies) (BS)

Degree: Bachelor of Science Cost: $285 per credit hour *
College of Arts and Letters: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Required: 40-41 credit hours for major content + 42 for professional education/practica
Course Delivery Modes: Practicum / InternshipA practicum or internship that requires your physical presence is a required part of this program., SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. Locations: 26
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Overview

This Teacher Prep program awards a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Teacher Prep Special Education.

In order to meet the Commonwealth of Virginia's need for well-trained and well-qualified special education teachers, candidates selecting the IDS-TP Special Education emphasis in the College of Arts and Letters will now be eligible for Virginia Licensure when they receive their Bachelor’s degree. They will also be Highly Qualified in elementary education.

Early field experiences, including observation, practica, and/or student teaching, are required during normal school hours.

For additional information, please see the Interdisciplinary Studies website.

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:

"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/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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Admissions Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required for admission, continuance, and graduation. Additionally, a grade of "C" or better must be earned in all courses required for the program. You are required to meet the PRAXIS I requirement before completing your 60th credit hour (transfer students with more than 60 credit hours must meet the requirement before finishing your second semester in our program).

Please note that General Education courses that are departmental requirements are not met by the Associate's degree.

For more detailed information, please see the department's website.

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Careers In This Field

  • Teaching: Primary, Elementary, Secondary 
  • With addtional training, experience, and/or education: School Administration: Principalship, Superintendency,  Media/Library/Information Services, Curriculum Supervision, Subject Area Supervision

 

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC:

"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/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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Undergraduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) $285
Students living outside of Virginia $285
* In Virginia but without Virginia domicile $807


Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

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Curriculum

Map out your education with this program's Long Range Schedule (PDF).

All ODU undergraduate distance learning programs are degree completion / transfer programs. Explore Monarch TRANSFERmation to see how courses you've completed may transfer to ODU. To have an advisor review your transcripts, contact your nearest ODU extended classroom site or call 1.800.968.2638.

For additional information, please see the department's website.

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Locations

Virginia

Washington

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