Why Major in Elementary Education at 海角在线?
Become a highly competent teacher with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Elementary Education from 海角在线. In your coursework and as a student teacher in a variety of classrooms鈥攂oth in Florida and around the world鈥攜ou鈥檒l cultivate instructional skills in mathematics, science, social studies, and literacy. The ESOL component encompasses first- and second-language acquisition and methodologies, as well as current trends in ESOL teaching and assessment. Literacy coursework includes skills for teaching, assessing, and differentiating reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Christ-Focused Teaching: Beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to the classroom, you鈥檒l learn to celebrate each of your students with the love of Christ by teaching in local Christian and public schools.
- Hands-On Learning: Practice your pedagogy in five fieldwork practicum placements and two full-time teaching residencies.
- Certifications and Endorsements: Earn your Florida teaching certificate in Elementary K-6, plus your Reading and ESOL endorsements.
- Teach Abroad: Seize global opportunities in an international classroom where you can teach through the lens of your faith. .
What You’ll Learn
海角在线鈥檚 Bachelor鈥檚 in Elementary Education program prepares you to guide intentional classrooms through:
- Applying concepts of human development and learning theories into your instructional design and lesson planning
- Creating safe, organized, equitable, flexible, inclusive, collaborative, and ultimately student-centered learning environments
- Incorporating deep and comprehensive knowledge into your instructional delivery and to facilitate learning in your subject areas
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Program Details
Embrace your desire to nurture, mentor, and empower young people with a B.S. in Elementary Education. Building on robust experience in the classroom鈥攂oth as a student and as a teacher鈥攜ou鈥檒l grow as a holistic supporter and dedicated educator for future generations.
Dive into all aspects of the classroom, from ethics and cultural dimensions to literacy, science, math, and social studies. You鈥檒l complete over 96 hours of fieldwork and two semesters of full-time teaching residencies to put your learning into practice.
- Graduate from 海角在线鈥檚 Florida state-approved initial teacher preparation program
- Achieve passing scores on the General Knowledge (GK) Test, the Professional Education (Prof Ed) Test, and the Subject Area Examination (SAE)
- Send your Official Transcript to the Florida Department of Education in Tallahassee
- Apply to the state for certification:
- Receive your letter of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Education
海角在线 awards over three million dollars in聽聽every year and 97% of 海角在线 undergraduate students receive聽.
Scholarships
The Bebe Warren Scholars Program will offer scholarships to three qualified incoming freshmen and one qualified transfer student with an AA pursuing Elementary Education.
Careers
Influence young hearts and minds as a compassionate, committed, Christ-loving classroom guide. The Bachelor鈥檚 in Elementary Education equips you to educate each of your students as a whole, beloved person. These roles are in consistent demand, and salaries for average over $61,000 per year. You鈥檒l create lasting impact in roles like:
- Elementary school teacher
- Guidance counselor
- Admission counselor
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