Elementary Education (K-6th)

Program Information

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K–6) is a two-year program designed for students who have already completed an associate degree or at least 60 college credits. Graduates of the program meet all requirements for Florida K–6 teacher certification.

The Elementary Education programs admit students in both the fall and spring semesters. In addition to applying to the college, prospective students must submit a program application, hold a minimum 2.5 GPA in general education coursework, pass the General Knowledge (GK) section of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE), and successfully complete fingerprinting and background checks through both the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

How to Apply

Apply for admission to the Teacher Education program by applying online.

Before program admission

• Complete the online application
• Students must attempt the GK during EDF 1005 Introduction to Teacher Education

After program admission

• Attend the mandatory new student orientation
• Complete fingerprinting and background screening (this will cost students $75-115 for the fingerprint and clearance)
• Students must provide passing General Knowledge (GK) Exam scores before enrolling in the methods semester. Passing scores on both the Professional Education (PEd) Exam and the FTCE K–6 Subject Area Exam are required prior to enrolling in the internship semester. Students who have not met these testing requirements will not be eligible to enroll in the following semester until the exams are successfully completed.