Colleges in VA That Offer Early Childhood/Elementary Education

Liberty University

• Liberty University offers an elementary teachers licensure program through its department of education. Undergraduate students can enroll in the Integrated Studies in Elementary Education program. Graduate students can complete a Master of Arts in teaching in elementary education. Online associate and bachelor's degree programs are also offered for students who do not intend to become licensed.

  Liberty University
  1971 University Blvd.
  Lynchburg, VA 24502
  434-582-2000
  liberty.edu

Old Dominion University

• The Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University offers two fifth-year degree programs resulting in teacher licensure at the elementary or early childhood level. (Under a fifth-year program, students complete a bachelor's degree and then earn a master's degree during a fifth year of study.) Both programs lead to a Master of Science in education. The early childhood education program emphasizes early childhood growth and development and prepares students to teach preschool through the third grade. The elementary program focuses on teaching appropriate for preschool through the sixth grade.

  Old Dominion University
  5115 Hampton Blvd.
  Norfolk, VA 23529
  757-683-3000
  odu.edu

Hampton University

• Hampton University's department of education offers a bachelor's degree program in interdisciplinary studies for elementary education, leading to a teacher endorsement at the preschool through sixth-grade level. The program emphasizes English, history, math, natural sciences and social sciences. A master's degree program is also offered in the area of music education for preschool through the 12th grade.

  Hampton University
  100 E. Queen St.
  Hampton, VA 23668
  757-727-5000
  hamptonu.edu

University of Mary Washington

• Teacher licensure programs are offered through the department of education at the University of Mary Washington. The elementary education program is a fifth-year master's degree program preparing students for teacher licensing for preschool through the sixth grade.

  University of Mary Washington
  1301 College Ave.
  Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  540-654-1000
  umw.edu

Marymount University

• Marymount University's department of education offers a bachelor's degree leading to teacher licensure for preschool through the sixth grade. The program leads to a Bachelor of Arts in multidisciplinary studies. Programs in art education and special education focusing on kindergarten through the 12th grades are also offered.

  Marymount University
  2807 N Glebe Rd.
  Arlington, VA 22207
  703-522-5600
  marymount.edu