Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades K-6

Time of day and term options for completing this degree:

Day Undergraduate

  • Courses are available during the day
  • Courses are normal (16 week) terms

Course Descriptions
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The Elementary Education major is designed to prepare students to teach in grades kindergarten through six. Elementary Education students have experiences that combine learning theory with practical applications, promote the integration of technology and ESOL performance standards and encompass a variety of field activities. Students enrolled in the Elementary Education program will be encouraged to recognize and appreciate the diversity of today’s children and to be able to meet their varied educational needs in a multicultural society. The courses in this state-approved program are designed to meet the requirements for certification in Florida. This program is offered in both the day and evening programs.

Students majoring in Elementary Education Grades K–6, must fulfill the following core and certification requirements:

University Core Requirements

44 Credits

Major Requirements

69 Credits
ZEDU 001
 General Knowledge Preparation
 0
EDU 101
 Introduction to Education
 3
EDU 160
 Child Development, Health, PE, & Safety
 3
EDU 210
 Differentiated Instruction and Effective Teaching Strategies
 3
EDU 214
 Art, Music, & Movement
 2
EDU 215
 Children's Literature
 3
ESE 275
 Inclusive Education 3
EDU 315 Literacy in the Primary Grades
 3
EDU 316
 Literacy in the Intermediate Grades
 3
EDU 319
 Teaching Social Studies
 3
ESL 300
 Second Language and Literacy Development for English Language Learners
 3
ESL 310
 Sheltered Content Instruction for English Language Learners
 3
ESL 330
 Cross Cultural Communications
 3
EDU 317
 Science in the Elementary School I
 3
EDU 318
 Math in the Elementary School II
 3
EDU 415
 Managing the Classroom
 3
EDU 418
 Math in the Elementary School II
 3
EDU 419
 Science in the Elementary School II
 3
EDU 420
 Assessment for Instruction
 3
EDU 480
 Practicum 3
EDU 481
 Clinical Internship
 12

Free Electives

7 Credits
      
Free Elective
 7
Total Credits 120

Note: If student elects to take a specialization, he or she must complete the specialization courses below and will have no free electives.

Specialization in Pre-K/Primary (Age 3-Grade 3)

15 Credits
ECE 105
 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Curriculum
 3
ECE 230
 Creative Activities
 3
ECE 240
 Pre Primary Language Arts
 3
ECE 250 Pre Primary Math and Science
 3
ECE 460
 Children at Risk
 3

Specialization in Exceptional Student Education

15 Credits
ESE 251
 Exceptional People 3
ECE 460
 Children at Risk 3
ESE 500
 Foundations of ESE 3
ESE 515
 Instructional Methods 3
ESE 520
 Classroom Management 3
ESOL Requirements

ESOL Infusion Model implemented as of September 2008 for all new majors.

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