The Career Switcher Program is 15 weeks long in the Fall and Spring. The summer program is 7 weeks long. Program duration is subject to change.
Praxis Subject Assessment, Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment, and Praxis® Teaching Reading: Elementary (for PK-3 and PK-6 programs only)
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Yes.
Yes, the Virginia Department of Education requires this step.
Your transcripts should be evaluated by an approved global credentialing agency before you schedule an appointment. You should request a course-by-course evaluation. Please visit:
- NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, or
- AICE - Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. (aice-eval.org)
ODU Main Campus and online
Begin the application process.
Yes. If you need to schedule an evening or weekend appointment, please call 757-683-5692.
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Find test codes and much more https://www.odu.edu/cepd/career-switcher/application-process
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Order official transcripts from all colleges and universities and call 757-683-5692 to get advised. See the application checklist by clicking on the following link: https://www.odu.edu/cepd/career-switcher/application-process
Yes. Learn more here.
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No. A thirty-hour field placement is the only required field experience in the program.
Yes. Official transcripts must come directly from your university registrar's office and emailed directly to careerswitcher@odu.edu. Graduates of foreign institutions must have their credentials evaluated.
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Endorsement areas can be found here: https://www.odu.edu/cepd/career-switcher/eligibility
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