Preparing future educators to make a difference
The Bachelor of Science or Arts 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).Top Reasons
Education Specializations
Supervised clinical experiences extend from the first semester to the final internship, encompassing our lab school and various local elementary schools. These experiences are intentionally diverse, spanning different grade levels and school environments each semester.On-Campus Lab Schools
You'll have multiple 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.Options for 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
Kaleigh Hardesty
Evy Hatzigiannis
Angedith Ortiz
Madison Towle
Engaged Learning in the Classroom
At ³Ô¹ÏÍø, you’ll engage in many hands-on activities in the classroom that model activities you can use in your field experiences and internship.
Our Early Learning Lab is home to students ages three to five where Elementary Education majors work hands-on delivering classroom instruction to students in one-on-one and small group settings
Clubs And More
Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society, Mocs and Mentors: sophomores, juniors, and seniors mentoring freshmen, Secondary Educators Association: Educators and those who have an interest in teaching, School of Education Executive Board: Leadership Council, Future Teachers of America
Program Details
AVAILABLE IN:
BA
BS
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to ³Ô¹ÏÍøs full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
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
