BS B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at-least 45% marks

Note

Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

Candidates having less than 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero-Semester”.

Award of Degree

From Fall 2025, to be eligible for the award of an B.Ed. (4 Years) Elementary, the student is required to complete at least 133 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00.

However, students enrolled in Fall 2021, are required to complete at least 145 credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.00.

Whereas, for all previously enrolled batches, the students are required to complete at least 140~142 credit hours with minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 out of 4.00.