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Elementary Education Prospective Students Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education

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The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education prepares the next generation of educators to cultivate effective classroom experiences for all children. Students who complete the program are eligible for professional certification in Elementary Education (grades K-6) with both Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) endorsements.

  • Key features of this initial teacher preparation program consist of:
  • Supervised clinical experiences in local elementary schools each semester where students apply, extend, and reflect on the concepts, questions, theories, and teaching models studied in university-based courses
  • A full year internship in an elementary classroom during the senior year to promote intensive professional development with practicing elementary school teachers in a whole school/community context
  • Themed block scheduling with courses taken alongside a motivated cohort of peers
  • Specialized coursework that prepares students to work with all learners and to become actionable leaders in and beyond the classroom

Required Courses

Semester 1

  • EDG3346– Lesson Planning and Assessment 
  • TSL3520– ESOL Foundations – Language & Culture in Elementary Classrooms
  • MAE4310– Teaching Elementary Mathematics 
  • SCE4310– Elementary Science Methods 
  • EDE3941– Clinical Rotations in Education

Semester 2

  • MAE4310L– Teaching Elementary Mathematics Lab
  • SCE4310L– Elementary Science Methods Lab
  • SSE4312– Elementary Social Studies Methods
  • RED3211– Teaching Language & Meaning Construction in Elementary Reading
  • EDE3941– Clinical Rotations in Education

Summer Term

  • EDG3410– Responsive Classroom Management
  • SDS3430– Family & Community Involvement in Education

Semester 3

  • EDG3341– Instructional Strategies in Elementary
  • RED3210– Teaching Word Identification and Fluency in Elementary Reading
  • EME4401– Integrating Technology in the Elementary Curriculum
  • LAE4314– Elementary Language Arts Methods
  • EDE4940– Internship in Elementary Education

Semester 4

  • EDG4048– Teacher Research
  • TSL4100– Teaching Word Identification and Fluency in Elementary Reading
  • RED4844– Reading Practicum
  • EDE4940– Internship in Elementary Education
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    Program Requirement

    • The limited access program admits high-quality teacher candidates who meet state-mandated admission requirements and show potential for the teaching profession.
    • Admission to the undergraduate program for rising juniors and transfer students is selective and minimally requires:
      • Passing General Knowledge test scores from the Florida Teacher Certification Examination
      • Completing all General Education requirements, including a writing requirement
      • Completing EDF1005 Introduction to Education with a grade of B or higher and a course in Human Growth and Development or Developmental Psychology
      • A minimum 2.6 GPA
      • A minimum of 60 credits; the AA is required for transfer applicants
    • Elementary Education applicants will be asked to submit a Personal Goals Statement (PGS). Examples of past prompts:
      • Why do you wish to pursue a career in elementary education?
      • What personal qualities and/or experiences volunteering or working in educational or related settings make you a good candidate for a career in elementary education?
      • After having read the description of the elementary education program, describe how you think this program will meet your personal and career goals.

    Program Highlight

    Entry: Fall
    Requirements: Rising juniors or transfer students
    Typical Course Load: 6-16 credits per semester
    Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
    Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
    Program Completion: 2 years

    Program of Study (.PDF)