1. Hold an AA degree OR 60 credit hours of lower division coursework (36 general education and 24 electives courses); minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher required;

2. Have completed of the following lower division prerequisites:

• EDF 2005: Introduction to Education

• EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators or CGS 1060 Introduction to Computer Technology and Applications

• EDP 2002: Education Psychology or DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development

  • Minimum grade of “C” in prerequisite courses required

3. Have demonstrated mastery of general knowledge by passing all subtests of the General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination to include:

• Essay

• English Language Skills

• Reading

• Mathematics

4. Complete the application process, including signing an enrollment agreement.

To complete the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsement, students must earn 63 hours as follows below. All courses are worth 3 credit hours unless otherwise specified:

Courses listed with a plus sign (+) require a grade of “C” or higher

• Non-credit BSED Orientation & Advising course

• EDG 3321: Managing the Teaching Environment +

• EEX 3070: Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in an Inclusion Setting +

• EDF 3430: Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education +

• RED 3391: Language Literacy +

• RED 4112: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Reading +

• RED 4392: Content and Methods of Teaching Intermediate Literacy +

• MAE 4310: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Math +

• MAE 4312: Advanced Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics +

• SCE 4310: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Science +

• SSE 4118: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Science +

• ARE 3313: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Art +

• MUE 3210: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Music +

• HLP 3722: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education +

• TSL 3080: ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices I +

• TSL 3081: ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices II +

• RED 4854: Reading Practicum +

• RED 4319: Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading +

• EDF 4936: Senior Seminar + or EDG 4343: Instructional Strategies +

• EDF 4943: Student Teaching Internship (9)+

Additional degree requirements include earning a passing score on each of the following FTCE exams:

• General Knowledge Exam

       - Reading

       - English Language Skills

       - Essay

       - Mathematics

• Elementary Education (K-6) Exam
• Professional Educator Exam

*Comprehensive preparation for required exams is provided throughout the program via 240 Tutoring and other methods.

• The student will develop curricula and teaching methods appropriate to instruct elementary schools in reading, mathematics, science, social science, art and music, and health and physical education.
• The student will apply knowledge and skills necessary for the effective elementary school classroom management.
• The student will employ methods to create, measure, evaluate and assess student progress.
• The student will apply techniques to teach students with exceptionalities. 
• The student will demonstrate the ability to teach diverse populations, including English language learners and students with exceptionalities.
• The student will demonstrate the skills necessary to be an effective classroom teacher through student teaching opportunities.
• The student will develop techniques to infuse character education principles in various courses. 

Once you're ready to apply to our BSED program, do so here.

When applying to the BSED program:

• Please allow approximately 20 minutes to complete the application.
• Please have your ID and required documents, including transcripts and evaluations, ready beforehand.

Please keep in mind the following dates when applying:

• August 18, 2023 - Last day to apply for Fall admission
• December 15, 2023 -  Last day to apply for Spring admission
• May 31, 2024 - Last day to apply for Summer admission