Choose your degree and follow your dream
When you decide to study at a major research university like VCU, you’ve opened a lot of doors for yourself. But what’s the right program for you? That’s a great question - and we’ve got answers.
Explore our undergraduate degree options
No matter which undergraduate program you pick, you’ll gain cross-disciplinary knowledge and critical skills - along with the opportunity to practice that through experiential learning. Our approach doesn’t get you ready for a job; we prepare you for a successful career. Still not sure of your path? We can help you get started.
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Do you? |
Then, this program might be for you. |
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Have a passion for how important early childhood education is to children’s long-term success? |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching (B.S.Ed.): Work as teachers and daycare providers of infants, toddlers and young children in schools and community daycare/preschool settings |
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Seek to inspire a lifelong love of learning in children, while giving them an exciting foundation of education? |
Elementary Education and Teaching (B.S.Ed.): Teach young children in grades K-6, and community preschool settings |
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Want to change attitudes about fitness and be a health and wellness resource in schools and communities? |
Health and Physical Education (B.S.Ed.): Serve as licensed health and physical education teachers in PK-12 schools and leaders in community-based settings |
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Advocate for others to ensure they can succeed? |
Special Education and Teaching (B.S.Ed.): Serve as licensed special education teachers in PreK-12 schools or in Early Intervention (birth-3) programs |
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Want to provide learning and development for adults in the workforce? |
Human and Organizational Development (B.A.): Deliver human resource development expertise, training, talent development, and instructional design |
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Want to have an immediate impact in communities with high needs and hard-to-staff schools? |
RTR Teacher Residency: Get tuition and stipend support for this full-year immersive experience; students may apply during their junior year of their B.S.Ed. program to participate in RTR during their final two semesters |
We meet you where you are
Not everyone is ready to attend a four-year college right after high school - and life and work changes can raise new opportunities. Does that sound like you? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Has your college journey started somewhere else?
As a transfer student, you might be coming to VCU after studying at one of Virginia’s community colleges or from another four-year institution. We help make that transition process easy so you can focus on starting your future VCU program. Our Transfer Maps help you engage in academic and career exploration and explore recommended courses for your VCU program.
If neither of your parents or legal guardian earned a bachelor's degree, then you are a first-generation student!
The You First program at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center offers support through mentorship, financial and academic support and more.
Do you bring military experience or connections?
Taking our values of community focused and collaborative to heart, we help service members, veterans and family members with military connections find the education and leadership programs to pursue in our School of Education.
Are you crossing national borders to attend VCU?
We welcome students from across the globe to our diverse, urban and inclusive community. Learn more about specific requirements for international applicants like you.
Do you find yourself wanting to choose a new career?
Whether you want to explore a new degree or enrich your professional resume with a specialty certification, we have something for you.
Are you always looking to learn something new?
If you’re a lifelong learner – like we inspire the youngsters our graduates teach every day to be – then check out the courses we offer across the curriculum. While some might just satisfy your craving for knowledge, others might be a great complement to your daily work.
Access to licensure
Our School of Education programs are built to prepare students for license requirements in Virginia. Learn more about the Teacher Preparation application process and licensure.
Paying for your degree and financial support
Earning a college degree takes time, brainpower and financial resources. Start by learning about our current tuition and fees - but also take time to explore the different resources we have to help ease some of the cost burdens. Those include scholarships just for School of Education students, discounts for current educators and more.
Launch your career by putting your degree to work
Our VCU Career Center helps you explore where you’ll put your degree to work, including helping you find out how to leverage your campus learning and practical experiences into the professional life you envision. And if you’re looking for changes in the near future, the center also is a valuable resource for recent alumni.