BSc in Education (B.S.Ed.) in Elementary Education and Teaching in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University

The B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education and Teaching degree aims to equip undergraduate students for teaching positions with young learners in pre-K through 6th grade classrooms, as well as community preschool environments. This program emphasizes building a strong knowledge base in child growth, educational psychology, and the influence of family and community on learning. Through carefully designed fieldwork and internships, students will gain experience teaching in varied classroom environments. Graduates will emerge as thoughtful educators with comprehensive knowledge of science, social studies, math, and literacy teaching methods. The curriculum fosters abilities to promote fair educational access for every child. After finishing the program successfully and receiving endorsement from the School of Education, graduates qualify for Virginia Department of Education's initial elementary education (PK-6) teaching certification.