Introduction
Education is a growing sector which requires dealing and educating students with different learning capabilities/styles, and offers an exciting career with its own challenges and rewards. Elementary education is the first phase of education usually preceded by nursery or Montessori school education and followed by middle and secondary school education. In Elementary education, children are usually engaged in classes with one teacher, who becomes responsible for their education and well-being for the entire academic year. The continuity with a single teacher and the opportunity to build a close relationship within the class is a distinguishing characteristic of Elementary education. The teacher guides the students based on his/her abilities, competency and knowledge and becomes an ideal role model for the students. The basic objective of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Elementary) program is to equip prospective teachers with teaching tools and an in-depth knowledge of tomorrow’s educational challenges. Virtual University of Pakistan aims at developing dynamic and skilled elementary school teachers fluent in the use of latest technologies and well-versed with the latest advancements in knowledge and pedagogy.
Note: Students admitted through the Bridging Semester in BS Lateral must successfully pass all courses of the Bridging Semester before enrolling in the courses of 5th Semester of BS in BS-Lateral B.Ed. Hons. Elementary.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants with a 2-year Associate Degree in the same discipline (from an HEC-recognized institution) will be able to join the 5th semester of a BS program. Those with an Associate Degree in a different discipline or a conventional BA/BSc degree (annual system) must complete a bridging semester/deficiency semester to address academic deficiencies.
The minimum admission eligibility is a 2.00/4.00 CGPA for Associate Degree holders (semester system) or 45% marks for BA/BSc or equivalent (annual system). The University may set higher standards for specific programs.
Course Exemption
Course exemption is not allowed.
Award of Degree
From Fall 2025, to be eligible for the award of an BS-Lateral program, the student is required to complete at least 67 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 67 |
| Total Semesters | 5 |
| Duration | 2 years |
|
|||||||||
| Semester No. 0 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU101 | Foundations of Education | Major | Bridging Semester | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU301 | General Methods of Teaching | Major | Bridging Semester | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU305 | Classroom Management | Major | Bridging Semester | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU405 | Classroom Assessment | Major | Bridging Semester | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU516 | Teaching of English | Major | Bridging Semester | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| TPTA519 | Teaching Practice – I | Major | Bridging Semester | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | General Education | Bridging Semester | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU303 | Child Development | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU304 | Introduction to Guidance and Counseling | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU410 | Teaching of Literacy Skills | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU411 | Teaching of Urdu | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU431 | Test Development & Evaluation | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY406 | Educational Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU401 | Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU512 | Teaching of Islamic Studies | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU601 | Philosophy of Education | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT503 | Principles of Management | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGTE630 | Knowledge Management | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSC201 | International Relations | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC301 | Introduction to Social Work | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC602 | Sociology of Education | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC604 | Community Development | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU402 | Curriculum Development | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU406 | Critical Thinking and reflective Practice | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU407 | Research Methods in Education | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU433 | Professionalism in Teaching | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU515 | Teaching of Geography | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT503 | Principles of Management | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGTE630 | Knowledge Management | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSC201 | International Relations | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC301 | Introduction to Social Work | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC602 | Sociology of Education | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC604 | Community Development | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU602 | Educational Leadership and Management | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDU604 | Comparative Education | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| EDUA630 | Research Project | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| TPTB519 | Teaching Practice – II | Major | Field Experience / Internship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MCM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGTE630 | Knowledge Management | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSC201 | International Relations | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC301 | Introduction to Social Work | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC602 | Sociology of Education | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC604 | Community Development | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||