UVA ESL Education BSEd Transfer Guide
UVA ESL Education BSEd Transfer Guide

UVA ESL Education BSEd Transfer Guide

UVA ESL Education BSEd Transfer Guide

UVA ESL Education BSEd Transfer Guide image

These transfer guides are used to direct students in the discovery of courses and programs that they are eligible to transfer into based on the number of credits they have currently accrued.

Bachelor of Science in Education in English as a Second Language Education

Catalog Year 2026-2027

 

Based on VCCS Curriculum for EDUCATION


 

Complete at a Virginia Community College

Credits

Course Equivalent

Notes

SDV 100 or 101

1-2

This course does not transfer to UVA

  

ENG 111

3

ENWR 1505

ENWR 1505 + 1506 fulfill first writing requirement

ENG 112

3

ENWR 1506

ENWR 1505 + 1506 fulfill first writing requirement

Any UCGS Art or Humanities

3

Humanities 

(1 of 2 required)

The two humanities courses must come from two different disciplines. 

 

AP Art (all exams) and AP Music may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required)

Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature

3

Humanities 

(2 of 2 required)

The two humanities courses must come from two different disciplines. ENG 250 Children's Lit preferred.

 

AP Art (all exams), AP English Literature, and AP Music may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required)

Any UCGS History

3

Social Science 

(1 of 3 required)

AP European History, AP United States History, or AP World History may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required)

Any UCGS Social & Behavioral Science

3

Social Science 

(2 of 3 required)

AP Economics (both exams) or AP Government (both exams) may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required) 

 

AP Psychology may meet this requirement (score of 3+ required)

Any UCGS Natural Sciences

4

Math and Natural Science 

(1 of 3 required)

AP Biology, AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics (all exams) may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required)

MTH 154, 261, 263, or 264

3-5

Math and Natural Science 

(2 of 3 required)

AP Calculus AB or BC may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required)

Any UCGS Natural Sciences or MTH 154, 261, 263, or 264

3-5

Math and Natural Science 

(3 of 3 required)

AP scores noted above may meet this requirement

CST 100 or 110

3

Elective

  

MTH 155 or 245

3

Data Literacy

AP Statistics may meet this requirement (score of 4+ required) 

PSY 230 or EDU 207

3

Human Development & Social Science 

(3 of 3 required)

  

ENG 200

3

English Linguistics

  

EDU 200

3

Elective

20-hour Field Placement required

EDU 250

3

EDIS 3020

  

EDU 204

3

Cultural Literacy

20-hour Field Placement required

Electives

Up to 13

 

Students who have completed all community college requirements should take additional courses to fulfill the 60-63 credit requirement. ASL 125 or World Languages recommended. 

Pre-Transfer Credits

60-63

  

Students may transfer up to 60 credits to UVA



 

Complete at University of Virginia

Credits

Notes

EDIS 3882

2

1st semester after transfer (fall practicum). All Teacher Education transfer students begin in the fall semester.

EDIS 3888

2

2nd semester after transfer (spring practicum)

EDIS 2800

3

Second Writing Requirement

EDIS 3016

3

 

EDIS 3030

3

 

EDIS 4070

1

 

EDIS 4820

3

 

EDIS 4270

3

 

EDIS 4428

3

 

EDIS 4470

3

 

EDIS 4858

3

 

EDIS 4878

3

 

EDIS 4868

6

3rd semester after transfer (fall internship)

EDIS 4888

12

4th semester after transfer (spring full-time student teaching)

Elective credits

10

Students must have 120 credits to graduate. 60 of those credits must be taken at UVA. Students must take a minimum of 12 credits every semester.

Post-Transfer Credits

60

Students must take a minimum of 60 credits post-transfer

 

Transfer Guidance

 

Competitive Applicants For UVA's School Of Education And Human Development

  • Meet all or nearly all of the program's general education requirements.

  • Earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 or better at your current institution.

  • Have 54-60 transferable credits.

  • Have prior experience working with youth; experience can be within or outside of schools.

  • This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor's degree in special education at the University of Virginia. Completing the coursework above will position you to transfer to UVA with junior (third year) standing and a pathway to graduate in two years. If you complete the associate degree but haven't taken all of the recommended courses, you may still be able to pursue this degree at UVA's School of Education and Human Development (EHD). Reach out to the UVA Teacher Education office to request a transcript review.

 

Important Links & Dates

 

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, and complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and UVA's School of Education and Human Development within your first year.

 

Is This Degree Right For Me?

  • Are you passionate about learning? Do you want to be an educator?

  • Do you enjoy collaborating for the success of others?

  • This program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Education degree and a Virginia teaching license.

 

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

  • Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Graduate within 4 semesters after transferring.

  • Credit for Prior Learning: AP and IB scores are evaluated for credit.

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

 

Is This College Right For Me?

  • This is a full-time residential program located in Charlottesville, VA. Students must be available for classes and field experiences during the day, and some evening classes are required.

  • UVA's School of Education and Human Development provides the feeling of a smaller school while offering the benefits of being part of a large university.

  • Teacher Education faculty and students are deeply committed to working together with our school partners to create a more just society.

  • Learn more about our school at https://education.virginia.edu/.

 

Did You Know That…

  • 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?

  • 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 UVA?

 

What Can I Do With This Degree?

  • Most Teacher Education graduates go on to teach. Graduates also pursue careers in non-traditional education settings, non-profit organizations, and local and state educational agencies.

 

Program Successes & Highlights

  • More than 95% of program graduates applying to teaching positions are hired.

  • Many UVA Teacher Education graduates go on to be teacher leaders in the field.

 

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

  • UVA tends to admit 35-40% of transfer applicants who apply to start at UVA in the fall.

  • The Teacher Education program is committed to accepting as many qualified applicants as they are able to support with high-quality advising and field placements.

  • Learn more about applying at https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/transfer

 

Do More With Your Degree!

  • EHD offers a guaranteed admission pathway for Teacher Education students to enter many of the school's graduate programs within five years of completing the bachelor's degree. Approximately 1/3 of students who complete UVA's undergraduate Teacher Education program pursue a graduate degree at UVA's School of Education and Human Development.

 

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

  • Students will complete a minimum of four clinical experiences in schools in the Charlottesville region. These experiences include two 4-hour/week practicum courses (3rd year fall and spring), a 16-hour/week internship (4th year fall), and full-time student teaching (4th year spring).

  • Students must complete required exams and trainings to meet state licensing requirements.

4-Year Major
Education
Applicable School(s)
University of Virginia
Category/Topic
Transfer Guides
Last revised on Tuesday September 15 2026
Created on Wednesday April 08 2026

 

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