BIS BInciiedll - Programs of Study - Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Inclusive Early Childhood Education

Sep 26, 2026

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BIS BInciiedll outlines programs of study for students seeking bachelor’s completion and Virginia teacher licensure across Elementary Education (PK-6), Early Childhood Education (PK-3), Special Education (K-12 endorsements: adapted and general), and Inclusive Early Childhood Education (PK-3, including early childhood special education). Each program lists eligibility for students holding a transferable Associate’s Degree, typical field experience placements, program credit expectations at JMU, and required assessments for program completion and licensure.

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Programs of Study

Eligibility, Field Experience, Program Requirements

Elementary Education

Early Childhood Education

Special Education

Inclusive Early Childhood Education

BIS BInciiedll Elementary Education | Early Childhood of ized Study Education | Special Education | Inclusive Early Childhood Education PROGRAMS OF STUDY Elementary Education Designed for students who have earned their transferrable Associate's Degree and a re working as instructional assistants. Completersof this program earn abachelor's degree and are eligible for a Virginia teaching license in PK- 6th grades. Early Childhood Education Designed for students who have earned their Associate's Degree in Early Childhood from a Virginia Community College. Completers of this program earn abachelor's degree and are eligible for a Virginia teaching license in PK- 3rd Grades. Special Education Designed for students who have earned their transferrable Associate's Degree and a re working as instructional assistants. Completersof this program earn abachelor's degree and are eligible for a Virginia teaching license in both K-12 Special Education endorsement areas (adapted and general) . Inclusive Early Childhood Education Designed for students who have earned their transferable Associate's Degree and a re working as instructional assistantsin PK-3 schools. Completers of this program earn abachelor's degree and are eligible for a Virginia teaching license in Early Childhood (grades PK-3) and Early Childhood Special Education (birthage 5) . See program details on reverse side. Eligibility, Field Experience, Program Requirements Elementary Education Eligibility Students with a transferable Associate's Degree Students who want to become elementary teachers in VA (PK-6) Students who need an online program and are working as instructional assistants in PK-6 schools Field Experience Typically in a public school PK-6th grade classroom Student teach toward the end of the program in a public school PK- 6th grade classroom Program Requirements About 60 credit hours at JMU plus your associate's degree will meet the 120 credit hours required fora bachelor's degree For program completion and teacher licensure, the following assessments are required: ALEKS Math Assessment at JMU Virginia Communicator Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary Praxis Elementary Subject Assessments (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies) Early Childhood Education Eligibility VCCS graduates with an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Students who want to become early childhood teachers in VA (PK-3) Students who need an online program Students who need the flexibility to attend full or part-time Field Experience Typically in a public school PK-3rd grade classroom Work experience in childcare settings may count for some of the field experience requirements Student teach the final semester in a public school PK-3rd grade classroom Program Requirements About 60 credit hours at JMU plus your associate's degree will meet the 120 credit hours required fora bachelor's degree For program completion and teacher licensure, the following assessments are required: ALEKS Math Assessment at JMU Virginia Communicator Literacy Assessment (VCLA) Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary Praxis Elementary Subject Assessments (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies) Special Education Eligibility Students with a transferable Associate's Degree Students who want to become special education teachers in VA (K-12) Students who need an online program and are working as instructional assistants in K-12 schools Field Experience Typically in a public school K-12 grade classroom Student teach the final semesters in a public school K-12 grade classroom Program Requirements About 60 credit hours at JMU plus your associate's degree will meet the 120 credit hours required fora bachelor's degree For program completion and teacher licensure, the following assessments are required: ALEKS Math Assessment at JMU Virginia Communication Li

FAQs

Who is eligible for the Elementary Education program (PK-6)?

Students with a transferable Associate’s Degree, students who want to become elementary teachers in Virginia (PK-6), and students needing an online program while working as instructional assistants in PK-6 schools.

What field experience is typical for Early Childhood Education (PK-3)?

Typically a public school PK-3 classroom, with student teaching in the final semester in a public school PK-3 classroom; childcare work experience may count toward some field experience requirements.

Which assessments are required for program completion and teacher licensure?

Programs require ALEKS Math Assessment at JMU, Virginia Communicator Literacy Assessment (VCLA), Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary, and Praxis Elementary Subject Assessments (Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies).

How does Inclusive Early Childhood Education differ in field experience requirements?

It typically requires eight weeks in an Early Childhood Special Education classroom (or Early Intervention) and eight weeks in a K-3 general education classroom, usually within a PK-3 inclusive setting.

Sep 26, 2026

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