This is the preliminary (or launch) version of the 2026-2027 VCU Bulletin. Courses that expose students to cutting-edge content and transformative learning may be added and notification of additional program approvals may be received prior to finalization. General education program content is also subject to change. The final edition and full PDF version will include these updates and will be available in August prior to the beginning of the fall semester.
The School of Education, in cooperation with the College of Humanities and Sciences, offers extended teacher preparation programs in secondary education (grade six through grade 12) and early childhood and elementary education (prekindergarten through grade six). The successful completion of these programs results in the simultaneous awarding of both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree.
The Extended Teacher Preparation program is intended only for undergraduate students who are seeking to apply to the Master of Teaching program.
Further details of the Extended Teacher Preparation program can be found in the Graduate Bulletin. Students interested in the program should speak with their adviser for more information.
For the traditional, four-year pathway in early childhood education, elementary education, health and physical education, secondary math education, secondary history education, secondary English education and special education students should visit the School of Education website.