An Elementary Education program that works best for working adults.
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education equips future educators to design and implement classroom experiences for all K-6 learners. Graduates of the program are eligible for professional certification in Elementary Education (grades K-6), with endorsements in Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).Why choose Elementary Ed at FSC?
Clinical Experiences
Supervised clinical experiences are embedded throughout the program. These experiences are intentionally diverse, spanning different grade levels and school environments each semester.
On-Campus Lab Schools
You'll have ample opportunities to collaborate with teachers and students at our on-campus lab schools, the Early Childhood Learning Lab and the Roberts Academy, a school for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Specializations
Choices of education specializations include STEM education, social-emotional learning, and the Orton-Gillingham approach – an evidence-based reading instruction method recognized for its efficacy with students facing dyslexia and related reading challenges.
Meet Our Mocs
Jessica Gavin
Lana Allen
Victoria Salinas
Katherine Geoghegan
Featured Elementary Ed Faculty
Brooke Veal
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Elementary Ed Program Details
Admission Requirements
- Personal interview
- Academic interest inventory
- Provide official transcripts of all academic work taken previously at other colleges, universities, or professional schools.
- If fewer than 25 credit hours have been earned from a regionally accredited college or university, student should provide official high school transcript or GED scores.
- If fewer than 25 credit hours have been earned from a regionally accredited college or university, student should provide official ACT or SAT exam scores, OR as an alternative, applicants should instead submit an updated resume and elect to apply through the test-optional policy.
- Military service-connected, educational experiences may award transfer credits. Requests should be accompanied by documents describing the educational experience.
- If admitted, Polk County School Board background clearance
International Student Requirements
- Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
- Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
- Sponsor's Guarantee Form
- Valid Passport
- Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****
** SpanTran (discount available), Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., Josef Silny, or World Education Services or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.
*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.
**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.
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Education Virtual Information Session
Nov 9 5:00 PM
Florida Southern College's School of Education offers an online webinar series designed for prospective students exploring adult undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs. These webinars feature comprehensive insights into our education programs, including direct engagement with program directors, allowing prospective students to connect directly with faculty members.
Location: Online
Online
Adult & Grad Admissions
Education Virtual Information Session
Dec 10 6:00 PM
Florida Southern College's School of Education offers an online webinar series designed for prospective students exploring adult undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral programs. These webinars feature comprehensive insights into our education programs, including direct engagement with program directors, allowing prospective students to connect directly with faculty members.
Location: Online
Elementary Ed Program Contact
Lori Rakes, Ph.D.
Dean of Education
Nina B. Hollis Endowed Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 113
863.680.4172
Brooke Veal, MATL
Director of Field Study and Evening Education Programs
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 106
863.680.5004
