The Early Childhood Associate Degree to Bachelor of Individualized Studies is designed for students who have earned their Associate Degree in Early Childhood from a Virginia Community College. Completers of this program earn a four year degree and are eligible for a Virginia teaching license in PK-3rd Grades.

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• VCCS graduates with an AAS degree in Early Childhood
• Students who want to become early childhood teachers in VA (PK-3)
• Students who need an online program

• Applications are accepted February 10 through July 1.
• Priority deadline is April 1.

Katie Shifflett
shifflkr@jmu.edu
540.568.5836

• Typically in a public school PK-3rd grade classroom
• Work experience in childcare settings may count for one of the field experience requirements
• Student teach the final semester must be in a public school PK-3rd grade classroom

• About 60 credit hours at JMU plus your AAS degree will meet the 120 credit hours required for a 4-year degree
• Passing scores on the following assessments are required for degree and licensure
  
  • Praxis Core Math or ALEKS
  • Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects: (5001; subtests 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005)
  • Praxis Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205)