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Teacher Prep: Primary/Elementary (Interdisciplinary Studies) (BS)

Degree: Bachelor of Science Cost: $285 per credit hour *
College of Arts and Letters: Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Required: 49-50 credit hours for major content + 33 for professional education
Course Delivery Modes: SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other. Locations: 25
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Overview

This course of study is the undergraduate portion of a four+one-year BS/MS program which leads to a Master’s degree and Virginia licensure at the post-baccalaureate level. It is designed to let students seamlessly transition from the College of Arts and Letters into a graduate or post-baccalureate licensure program in the Darden College of Education immediately upon completion of their BS degree in Interdisciplinary Studies.

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

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC 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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Admissions Requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required for admission, continuance, and graduation. Additionally, a minimum grade of "C"  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 complete program requirements, please see the Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Preparation program website.

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Careers In This Field

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

Note for students in Washington State from the SAC 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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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.

Additional information is available on the department's website.

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Locations

Virginia

Washington

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