Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Transfer Guidance

Important Links & Dates

• How do I apply? https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/transfer

• Admission Application: By March 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring at https://www.uvawise.edu/admissions/transfer

• Financial Aid: https://www.uvawise.edu/affordability/scholarships-aid/financial-aid-for...

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 1 for fall semester at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Complete foundational courses like English and any math prerequisites in your first year.

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered.

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and discuss needed coursework for moving toward a four-year major.

• To explore options go to the Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The major is designed for students seeking teaching endorsements at the PK–6 levels. Students will choose between the Elementary PK-6 track and/or the Special Education K-12 track.

• UVA Wise’s Teacher Education Program is CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) accredited.

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

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: The completion of a transfer associate degree results in all lower-division general education requirements being met.

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an associate degree concurrent with high school results in 62 credits of coursework applied towards your degree. All general education coursework is satisfied.

• Credit for Prior Learning: UVA Wise accepts AP, IB, Cambridge, CLEP, DANTES, and military credits – details can be found here – https://www.uvawise.edu/registrar/transferring-courses.

• Catalog Year: UVA Wise freshmen and transfers typically use the catalog year of entry to the college but may choose to use either of the previous two years when enrolled at the community college.

Is This College Right For Me?

• LOCATION – UVA Wise is housed on a beautiful, modern campus, spanning 396 acres in the rolling mountains of Southwest Virginia. With attractive facilities and over 50 campus organizations, UVA Wise offers lots to do and see. We have many types of on campus housing options and several eateries, including the Dining Commons, Chick-fil-A and Build pizza and subs. Located a short distance from Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia, there is a wealth of hiking, outdoor recreation, camping, shopping, entertainment and more in the region.

• PROGRAM OF STUDY – UVA Wise is a small, liberal arts college with many majors and minors from which to choose. We’ll help you find the major that is right for you, whether you’re interested in moving into the workplace right out of college or moving on to graduate or professional studies.

• OPPORTUNITIES – Leadership opportunities, volunteerism, experiential learning, being a part of a club or organization – our small but diverse community has something for everyone. Inclusion is a deeply ingrained core value of UVA Wise. If you are looking to connect with a broad range of people, you’ll fit right in!

Did You Know That…

• Every major at UVA Wise has experiential opportunities for students to learn by doing.

• You can have access to participate in undergraduate research in many different areas – science, history, languages, social sciences, and others.

• UVA Wise has direct transfer opportunities for students interested in studying law, pharmacy and history in graduate school.

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• UVA Wise has an office of Career Discovery that helps students plan for employment well before graduation – https://www.uvawise.edu/after-graduation/careers.

• Faculty are available to students who want to have conversations about career opportunities as they relate to your major.

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• If you have completed an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science with a 2.5 GPA or higher you are eligible for Guaranteed Admission to UVA Wise.

• If you are working toward your degree but want to get started at Wise your chances of admission are very good if you have maintained good academic standing at your community college.

• If you have questions, reach out to admissions@uvawise.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do More With Your Degree!

• Students who graduate in the licensure track have the opportunity to continue on in the master’s program at UVA Wise.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students must complete an admission process to the Teacher Education Program (TEP) that will require additional criteria such as a background check, fingerprinting, additional testing, online training, TB skin test and emergency training.