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The professional education preparation programs at Old Dominion University are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Virginia Department of Education.

Academic Advising

Advisor: Nola Nicholson, Ms.Ed.
E-mail: nnichols@odu.edu
Phone: 683-3348 (Appointments are required to meet with your advisor)

Advises undergraduate students with majors or minors and graduate students in the following programs:

Click on the appropriate college for more information about the specific Undergraduate Teacher Education major:

Individuals with a bachelor's degree interested in pursuing a master's degree with initial licensure, may select from the following programs:


Advisor: Arminda Israel, M.Ed
E-mail: aisrael@odu.edu
Phone: 683-3348 (Appointments are required to meet with your advisor or a phone conference)
Advises undergraduate students with majors or minors and graduate students in the following programs:

Please complete this advising feedback after the appointment with the Human Services Advisor, Ms. Israel.  Click on:  Advising Feedback Survey


Please call Teacher Education Services and Advising to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leigh Butler, 757-683-3348, if interested in the following programs:
  • Add-On (for individuals possessing a Virginia teaching license)
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) 
  • Middle School, 6-8, Licensure Only
  • Secondary School, 6-12, Licensure Only 
  • Virginia Licensure Renewal


Admission to Teacher Education Programs

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