B.Ed. in Early & Primary Education (Licensure Track)
Engage Minds While Cultivating Dreams
Are you ready to impact young minds and lead from the classroom? Regent’s Bachelor of Education in Early & Primary Education is designed for students seeking to be Pre-K-3 teachers. You will explore diverse early childhood understandings through a range of study and performance assessments. You’ll also learn about human growth and development, curriculum and instructional procedures, and gain hands-on experience as an intern. Presented from a Christian worldview, courses are taught on campus by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
ENJOY A REWARDING CAREER
Become a professional educator in public, private or Christian education.
GAIN STATE LICENSURE
Receive initial licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia with an early/primary Pre-K-3 endorsement.
EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE & IMPACT
Employ the power of education to change the trajectory of children’s lives.
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ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE
Regent has been ranked among Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report for four years (2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023). We have also been recognized among the Top 20 Best College Campuses in America by Niche, 2019-20, and received an “A+” campus rating. Experience the Regent difference through the Bachelor of Education in Early & Primary Education degree program.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
The School of Education’s educational leadership and teacher preparation programs and the College of Arts and Science’s interdisciplinary studies teacher preparation programs are awarded TEAC accreditation by the Inquiry Brief Commission of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, to 12/31/2023.
“A” rated for Early Reading Instruction and “A” rated for Classroom Management Instruction by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ).
On completing the bachelor’s degree in early and primary education, you can:
- Design curriculum and assessments to measure outcomes.
- Understand the unique learning needs of students while managing a supportive learning environment.
- Teach a broad range of learners from gifted to those with disabling conditions.
- Seek licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Elementary Teacher
- Primary Teacher
- Christian Educator
- Education Office Administration
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
- Email your unofficial high school or college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES-approved company.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID if Applicable
- All online students and graduate level on-campus students are required to email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Step 4: Submit Your FAFSA
- Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov Regent’s school code is 030913.
Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Rate Per Year |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,493 | 12 - 18 | $18,986 |
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Under 12 | $7,560 |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $630 | Over 18 | $11,340 |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $630 | N/A | $1,890+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $850 |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Degree | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester | Credit Hours Per Semester | Tuition Block Rate Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $9,040 | 12 - 18 | $9,040 |
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
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Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Under 12 | $7,236 |
Students taking on-campus classes (fall & spring semesters) | $603 | Over 18 | $10,854 |
Students taking on-campus classes (summer semester) | $603 | N/A | $1,809+ |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 (Fall & Spring) $650 (Summer) |
Housing Fees » | Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »
Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Part-Time Students (3-11 Credit Hours Per Semester) | $450 | 6 | $2,700 |
Full-Time Students (12+ Credit Hours Per Semester) | $395 | 12 | $4,740 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |