The Early and Elementary Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University equips future educators to teach children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in diverse classroom and community preschool settings. The program emphasizes child development, educational psychology, family and societal influences, and balanced literacy approaches, fostering reflective practitioners committed to equitable learning opportunities for all students.

  • Richmond, Virginia, United States
  • 1 year
  • On Campus
  • ₹14,02,122/Year

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Program Overview

The Early and Elementary Education program at Virginia Commonwealth University equips future educators to teach children from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in diverse classroom and community preschool settings. The program emphasizes child development, educational psychology, family and societal influences, and balanced literacy approaches, fostering reflective practitioners committed to equitable learning opportunities for all students.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

Duolingo English Test

110.0

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2026-01-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Starting 2026-08-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Starting 2026-05-01

Apply before 2125-04-18

Program Start

Feb-26, August 2026-2025, 2026-01-01 00:00:00, May 2026 20262026 (limited programs)

Programme Structure

Courses include:Investigations in GeometryNumbers and OperationsBiological ConceptsEnergy!Advanced Educational Psychology for Elementary TeachersDemocracy, Equity and Ethics in Education

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

GRE®
N/A

English Language Requirements

Duolingo English Test
110.0
Overall Score

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must meet Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate School standards, including holding a relevant bachelor's degree or liberal studies major, submitting a personal statement outlining career goals, providing three recommendation letters, academic transcripts, and completing the Teacher Preparation Application along with required testing for Virginia licensure. Extended teacher preparation students have already fulfilled the application requirement during undergraduate studies.

Course Fees

₹14,02,122/Year
Annual Fee

1 year
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

No University Scholarships Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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