Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with Licensure

Catalog Year 2025-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Applicable Associate Degrees: AA and AS

• Minimum GPA requirement: 2.5/4.0

• Course requirements: Students must earn a grade of 'C' or higher in VCCS courses to transfer credit into Bridgewater.

• Maximum credits applicable for transfer: 68

• Testing requirements: Bridgewater College is test optional. Students using the GAA are not required to submit standardized test scores for admittance.

Important Links & Dates

• Transfer Info, Application, & Financial Aid Information: www.bridgewater.edu/transfer

• Deposit: On or before June 1

• FAFSA-Free Applications for Federal Student Aid: For the highest aid, submit by March 1. Visit www.Studentaid.gov for more info.

• Admissions Applications: No Deadline - Rolling Admissions

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Connect with the transfer counselor at Bridgewater within your first year for help choosing the correct courses for your program.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• This is your degree if you aim to teach elementary school and be licensed in preschool through sixth grade. With our guidance, you will be licensed to teach prekindergarten through sixth grade in Virginia and many other states through reciprocal certification

• Integration of knowledge across the disciplines

• Development of critical thinking and communication skills

• Ability to question, examine, and understand issues/ideas with increasing clarity and depth

• Gain the knowledge and skills to become a successful and ethical educator.

• Learn from faculty with teaching experience within Virginia, nationwide, and internationally.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of an Associate Degree results in all lower-division general education requirements being met, except for CL 150 (a transfer orientation class that introduces students to the BC Academic community) and CL 400 (a senior portfolio class).

• Credit for Prior Learning: AP, IB, and CLEP are evaluated for credits.

• Catalog Year: Catalog year is determined by the first semester of attendance at the community college post-high-school graduation.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Small class sizes with academic advisors in each department. All in-person.

• 23 NCAA DIII Sports

• Commuting or on-campus housing.

• Robust career services, academic support services, and clubs and activities.

• Study Abroad in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia

Did You Know That…

• BC awards merit scholarships to transfer students based on the cumulative GPA from community college course work. www.bridgewater.edu/admissions-aid

• 100% of students receive financial assistance.

• There are 55 different majors and minors.

• The Student:Faculty ratio is 13:1, with the average class size being 19.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• As an Elementary Education major, you will become licensed to teach elementary school (prekindergarten – grade 6). Find outcomes of Teacher Education Program here: https://www.bridgewater.edu/academics/divisions/teacher-education-program/caep-title-ii-reporting/

Program Successes & Highlights

• Through our internship program, over 2/3 of our students are offered full-time jobs due to their work as an intern.

• Join Educators Rising Collegiate! Throughout the year, club members participate in a variety of activities designed to engage you in deeper discussions around hot-button topics in education, spur them to think about actions they can take at the local level, and prepare you for a classroom of your own.

• Bridgewater College's Teacher Education Program (TEP) was fully-accredited with no areas of improvement or stipulations on April 26, 2021, by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This action resulted in the maximum 7-year accreditation. Additionally, CAEP awarded the TEP the Frank Murray Leadership Award for Continuous Improvement at the Fall 2021 CAEP Conference.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Students who maintain a 2.5 GPA, show proficiency in college-level Mathematics and English, and are in good academic standing are likely to be admitted to BC.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Check out www.bridgewater.edu/life-at-bridgewater/career-development/career-exploration

• Did you know you can add a teaching area to your license through either coursework or testing? Add-on endorsements allow educators to teach certain grade-levels and subject areas.