VSU Elementary Education BS Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Catalog Year 2024-2026
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 |
Use these courses to improve Reading and Writing Skills for the VCLA |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
ENGL 110 |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
ENGL 111 |
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ART 101, 102, MUS 121, 221, 222, 226, CST 130, 151 |
3 |
MUSI or ART |
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Any Literature, ENG 250 preferred |
3 |
ENGL 201/202 |
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HIS 121 or 122 |
3 |
US History 122/123 |
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ECO 150, 201, 202 |
3 |
ECON 100 |
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BIO 101, 106, GOL 105, 106, 110 |
4 |
Science BIOL/GOL or PHY Lab Science |
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MTH 154, preferred, MTH 161-162/167 |
3-5 |
Math 130/131 |
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CST 100 or 110 |
3 |
SPEE 214 |
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PSY 230 or EDU 207 |
3 |
PSYC 212 |
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EDU 200 |
3 |
EDUC 201 |
20 hour Field Placement required |
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EDU 250 |
3 |
SPED 325 |
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EDU 204 |
3 |
elective |
20 hour Field Placement required |
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BIO 101, 106, CHM 101, ENV 121, GOL 105, 106, 110, PHY 100, PHY 141 PHY 142 |
4 |
Science BIOL/GOL or PHY Lab Science |
2nd science different subject than first |
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MTH 240, 245 |
3 |
STAT 210 |
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HIS 101, 102, 111, 112 |
3 |
World History 114/115 |
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PHI 100 |
3 |
PHIL 140 |
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PLS 135, 136, or PLS 140 |
3 |
POLI 150 US Government |
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HLT 116 |
2 |
HPER 170 Health and Wellness |
can be taken at VCCS. |
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EDU 280 |
3 |
EDUC 200 Technology for Teachers |
Preferred Not Required |
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VCLA Test |
Students are strongly encouraged to pass the VCLA prior to transfer. |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60 |
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Complete at Virginia State University |
Credits |
Notes |
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GEEN 310 |
3 |
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MAED 460 |
3 |
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BIOL 427 & Lab |
3 |
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EDUC 202 |
3 |
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CBED 352 |
3 |
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ELED 437 |
3 |
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EDUC 427 |
3 |
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EDUC 315 |
3 |
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EDUC 328 |
3 |
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ELED 429 |
3 |
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ELED 430 |
3 |
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SPED 403 |
3 |
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EDUC 424 |
2 |
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Restrictive Elective |
3 |
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Restrictive Elective |
3 |
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Restrictive Elective |
3 |
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EDUC 401 |
3 |
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EDUC 402 |
9 |
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MATH 230 |
3 |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
62 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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Eligible for a Teaching Endorsement K-6 grades
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Eligible for licensure any State in the US
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: VSU Transfer Guide
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Register Intent to Transfer: By December 15 for the Spring and July 15 for the Fall VSU Transfer Guide
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Admission Application: VSU Transfer Application
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Financial Aid/Founder's Scholarship: Students with an AA or AS degree are eligible for a $6,500 renewable Scholarship. https://www.vsu.edu/admissions/apply/transfer-apply/
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Consult the transfer advisor at your campus.
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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 Virginia State University within your first year. College Connect available in your account of www.TransferVirginia.org
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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Education Major in Elementary Education
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By meeting the following criteria, you are: Eligible for a Teaching Endorsement K-6 grades; Eligible for licensure any State in the US
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We are looking for Candidates who are: Competent, Caring, Culturally Responsive, And Reflective
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: General Education Requirements waived
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Dual Enrollment: GAA will be honored for students who earn an associate degree concurrently with a high school diploma through dual enrollment program.
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Credit for Prior Learning: VSU accepts credits from prior learning to include, AP, IB, credits taken during military service (credits from Joint Services Transcript)
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Catalog Year: 2024-2026
Is This College Right For Me?
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If you are looking for: Competent Faculty; Who Care for you as a person; Who will help you develop as a teacher and person, Then you are in the right place!
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Learn more about our college at VSU Transfer Guide
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 Virginia State 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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Number one producer of Minority Teachers in the State
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A rating for Field Experiences
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100% of Graduates obtain Employment
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VSU has Produced a National Teacher of the Year
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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Completing the VCLA prior to transfer increases your chance of acceptance
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Learn more about applying at VSU Transfer Guide
Do More With Your Degree!
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Return to Virginia State for Your Masters and Doctoral Degree
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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Become a member of Educator Rising
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Join the 3M society Male Teachers Molding Minds
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Student Education Association