Bachelor of Science
College of Education
Elementary Education (K-6) with Infused ESOL & Reading Endorsements
ELEDR-BS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Heather Duncan
Dean, College of Education
Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. This teacher preparation program combines college coursework related to the elementary content, the pedagogy of teaching and practical, school-based experiences to prepare you for professional certification to teach in an elementary classroom grade K-6. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6) and will be endorsed in both Reading an ESOL. Courses with an * include school-based hours.
Florida CIP Code
1013120201 - Elementary Education (BS)
Federal CIP Code
13.1202 - Elementary Education and Teaching.
Job Related Opportunities
Elementary Education Teacher in grades K-6
Admission Rules
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program including course requirements, GPA and the application process.
Admission Notes
Fully Online.
Graduation Rules
GRADE OF “C” OR HIGHER REQUIRED FOR ALL COURSES
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: (6 credits) Six credits with an international or diversity focus. This requirement may have been satisfied in the first 60 semester hours.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.
CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
G.P.A.: For admission and graduation a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required. Completing all program requirements, including ESOL, demonstrating competency in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPS) at the pre-professional level, passing all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE), and passing the final internship are conditions of graduation. Students who have questions concerning catalog year requirements should consult the appropriate SPC College catalog or an academic advisor.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
EDUCATION PREREQUISITES
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Core Requirements (Complete 23 credits)
* School-based hours in major total 220 clinical clock hours plus a 15-week internship in Elementary Education and Reading.
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Major Requirements (Complete 31 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
ESOL Requirements ( Complete 6 Credits)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
AA Degree (60 credits)
In addition to the State Mandated prerequisite course listed below, students are required to complete the general education (Associates of Arts Degree) that corresponds with their catalog year/requirement term. Students who have earned a previous AA or bachelor’s degree should consult an advisor for transcript review.