Shenandoah Elementary Education BEd Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education
Catalog Year 2025-2026
Based on VCCS Curriculum for ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
Free Electives |
College Success Skills or Orientation |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
ENG 101 |
College Comp I |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
ShenEd |
College Comp II; Successful completion of ENG 112 will waive SU's ENG 209 requirement |
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ART 101, ART 102, MUS 121, MUS 221, MUS 222, MUS 226, or CST 130 |
3 |
ShenEd |
Successful completion of any of these courses waives EDU 322 |
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Any UCGS Literature, ENG 250 Children's Lit preferred |
3 |
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HIS 121 |
3 |
HIST 103 |
U.S. History to 1877 |
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PLS 135 |
3 |
PSCI 201 |
U.S. Gov & Politics |
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BIO 101 |
4 |
BIO 121 |
Gen Bio I; BIO 111 is required for the major at SU; BIO 121 will substitute for BIO 111 |
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MTH 162 or MTH 167 |
3-5 |
MATH 102 |
Precalc II/Precalc with Trig; MTH 161 - Precalculus I is a prerequisite for MTH 162 - Precalculus II |
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CST 100 or 110 |
3 |
MCOM 150 |
Public Speaking or Human Comm |
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PSY 230 |
3 |
PSY 222 |
Dev Psych |
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EDU 200 |
3 |
EDU 310 |
Foundations of Education; 20 hour Field Placement required |
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EDU 250 |
3 |
SED 465 |
Foundations of Exceptional Education |
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EDU 204 |
3 |
3 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society; 20 hour Field Placement required; EDU 204 waives REL 202 or MCOM 211 requirement |
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CHM 101, ENV 121, or PHY 100 |
4 |
2nd science different subject than first |
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MTH 155 or MTH 245 |
3 |
MATH 207 |
Statistical Reasoning or Statistics; MTH 245 has a prerequisite of MTH 161 |
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HIS 111 or HIS 112 |
3 |
HIST 101 or HIST 102 |
World Civ Pre-1500 or World Civ Post-1500 |
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HIS 122 |
3 |
HIST 104 |
US History since 1865 |
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PSY 200 |
3 |
PSY 101 |
Intro to Psych |
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EDU 206 |
3 |
EDU 345 |
Classroom Management |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60-63 |
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Complete at Shenandoah University |
Credits |
Notes |
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EDU 326 -- Language Arts Methods |
3 |
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EDU 346 -- Methods and Assessment |
3 |
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GEO 101 Physical Geography |
3 |
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Two of the Following: CHEM 105 Chemistry and Society (4), ES 101 Environ Studies (3), or PHYS 105 Physical Universe (4) |
7-8 |
Remaining two Science courses that you haven't earned credit for yet |
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EDU 361 -- Methods of Teaching Social Sciences |
3 |
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EDU 348 -- Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary/Middle Schools |
3 |
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MTH 335 -- Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School I OR SED 437 Instructional Strategies in Mathematics for Students with Disabilities |
3 |
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EDU 336 -- Reasoning Skills -- Science |
3 |
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MTH 336 -- Mathematics for Elementary/Middle School II |
3 |
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RDG 424 -- Diagnostic Teaching of Reading |
3 |
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RDG 425 -- Literacy in Content Area |
3 |
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SED 433 -- Language Acquisition and Reading Methods |
3 |
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ENG 210 -- Modern Grammar |
3 |
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PSCI 202 -- State and Local Government |
3 |
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HIST 201 -- The Practice of History |
3 |
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SPAN 101 -- Beginning Spanish OR Language elective |
3 |
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EDU 461 -- Student Teaching in Elementary/Middle Schools |
9 |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
61-62 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Completion of Applicable Associates Degrees: AA, AS, AA&S
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Meet minimum GPA requirement: 2.5 or higher
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Earn grades of "C" or higher in all VCCS courses.
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Applicants will need to submit an official transcript showing they have met the above requirements to the SU Office of Admissions
Important Links & Dates
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Transfer Admissions & Services: https://www.su.edu/admissions/transfer-students/
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Shenandoah University practices Early Action and then rolling admissions for most undergraduate programs
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Admission Application: https://www.su.edu/admissions/transfer-students/application-information/
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Financial Aid: https://www.su.edu/financial-aid/
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org
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Connect with an advisor at your community college and Shenandoah University. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org
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Your first semester courses at Shenandoah University will be chosen with the help of the Office of Academic Advising, Transitions, and Progression
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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The Bachelor of Education in Elementary Education prepares individuals to become teachers through coursework that addresses pedagogical professional studies in education, including philosophical, psychological, sociological, and historical foundations, instructional strategies, behavior management, literacy development, and authentic assessment.
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Highly qualified educators can anticipate steady employment. Most teachers find their K-12 careers highly rewarding and personally fulfilling.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of AA, AS, or AA&S degree waives the ShenEd requirement
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Dual Enrollment -- All Dual Enrollment coursework at the 100 level or higher will be considered for credit. The completion of an Associate Degree concurrent with high school results in course work towards your degree and all general education courses satisfied.
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Credit for Prior Learning: You can earn credit for your results on AP, IB, and CLEP exams
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Joint Service Transcripts: Shenandoah is a military friendly institution. SU awards credit based on ACE recommendations for students with a military background. Military personnel must provide their official transcript from their particular branch of the service by using the Joint Services Transcript request system to earn credit
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Catalog Year: Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance at Shenandoah
Is This College Right For Me?
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Family Atmosphere: Students often mention the close-knit community that makes SU feel like a second home.
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Hands-On Learning: Engage in collaborative projects, capstone projects, and internships that provide real-world experience
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Extracurricular Activities: With 22 athletics teams and over 90 clubs, you'll find an active social life and make lasting friendships
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Professional Readiness: SU's curriculum is designed to prepare you for the professional world, with a focus on entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation.
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Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org or su.edu
Did You Know That…
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Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at Shenandoah University?
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org
Program Successes & Highlights
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Highly qualified educators can anticipate steady employment. Most teachers find their K-12 careers highly rewarding and personally fulfilling.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Some beginning teachers find that they prefer to use their education skills and experience in other organizations, and choose alternate career pathways.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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All students in a Bachelor's of Education program at Shenandoah University will need to complete a candidate screening process that includes proven proficiency in math, reading and writing and an interview with faculty. Please visit Shenandoah University's Undergraduate Academic Catalog for more information on candidate screening