Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement

• By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission into Virginia Tech and into the Elementary Education major.

• Complete a transferable VCCS associate degree.

• Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher in your degree program. GPA calculations, including in the case of repeated coursework, will follow VCCS policies.

• Meet the minimum admissions requirements for your intended major by completing with a grade of "C" or higher any and all of the "Required" coursework for that program as outlined on its Admissions Transfer Roadmap.

• Meet all other requirements outlined in the agreement and apply through the standard transfer admissions process.

Important Links & Dates

• Transfer Initiatives Office: https://advising.vt.edu/transfer-student-advising.html

• Register Intent to Transfer: By the completion of 30 hours at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Admission Application: By June 1 at https://www.vt.edu/admissions/transfer.html

• Financial Aid: https://finaid.vt.edu/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: March 1 for the fall semester at studentaid.gov

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 Virginia Tech within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• The Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary Education degree prepares students for licensure in Virginia.

• All teacher preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

• Students are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research with faculty at Virginia Tech.

• Elementary Education teachers are one of the ten critical shortage areas in Virginia.

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 when you transfer to Virginia Tech. https://transferguide.registrar.vt.edu/

• Dual Enrollment – Completion of Associate Degree in HS: The completion of an associate degree concurrent with high school results in up to half the required credits towards a BSEd in Elementary Education degree with all general education courses satisfied. Students will be enrolled as a freshman for orientation and engagement purposes.

• Credit for Prior Learning: Accepts AP, IB, and CLEP to evaluate for credit https://www.registrar.vt.edu/Advanced-Standing-Transferable-Credit.html

• Catalog Year: Catalog year is determined by the year of the course completion at the community college post-high school graduation.

Is This College Right For Me?

• Virginia Tech is located in a rural area, with a 2600-acre campus, 37,000 on and off campus students undergraduate and graduate students, and a 14:1 student-faculty ratio.

• The average upper-level class size for students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences is 24 students.

• Transfer students have both on-campus and off-campus housing options, including a living community on campus just for transfer students (all majors). https://llp.vt.edu/llc/transfer.html

• Virginia Tech is a diverse campus with students from over 40 states and 115 countries. Students can attend full-time or part-time.

• Classes are most typically offered Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Learn more about our university at https://vt.edu/about/facts-about-virginia-tech.html.

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 Virginia Tech?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Our students will be prepared for licensure in Virginia, which offers licensure reciprocity with states across the U.S. Our teacher candidates have practical experiences that help them land a job after graduation. They also develop expertise that is relevant to their professional and personal future growth. Some graduates choose to teach for several years, and then go on to graduate school to expand their career opportunities.

• Graduates serve as teachers, educational consultants, tutors, online educators, academic advisors, and teacher educators.

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlooks at www.TransferVirginia.org and https://liberalarts.vt.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/elementary-educat...

Program Successes & Highlights

• With a major in Elementary Education, students are prepared for the classroom and teacher licensure upon graduation as an undergraduate student.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Last year, around 20 VCCS transfer students applied for admission to the elementary education major at Virginia Tech. Between 60-70% are typically admitted. The average GPA of transfer students enrolling is 3.6.

• Learn more about applying at https://vt.edu/admissions/transfer.html

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Due to required course sequencing, this program may take up to 6 semesters to be completed at Virginia Tech.