Bachelor of Science
College of Education
Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) with Infused ESOL and Reading Endorsements
PKPED-BS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Spring 2024 (630).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Spring 2024 (630), 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
The Bachelor of Science in Pre-kindergarten/Primary Education (PKPED-BS) prepares students to teach ages 3 through grade 3 and allows graduates to earn an endorsement in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Reading.
Florida CIP Code
1101312101 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Federal CIP Code
13.1210 - Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Job Related Opportunities
Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 120,300 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire. The median annual wage for elementary school teachers, except special education was $61,400 in May 2021. The median annual wage for kindergarten teachers, except special education was $60,900 in May 2021. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Admission Rules
Admission Requirements for this 60-credit program
- An Associate in Arts degree and a minimum of 60 credits from a regionally accredited institution, including all General Education requirements per St. Petersburg College requirements. Transfer students must meet residency requirements if completing an Associate in Arts degree at St. Petersburg College (15 credit hours).
- Completion of the state-mandated prerequisite, EDF 1005 Introduction to Education, with a grade of C or higher.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.00 scale in all college classes
The Florida’s General Knowledge test must be completed within the first semester of the program. Completion of all four sections of the Florida's General Knowledge test will be required within the first semester of coursework for students to continue in this degree plan.
Admission Notes
Questions regarding admissions, please consult with an advisor in the College of Education. Students who have questions concerning catalog year requirements should consult the appropriate SPC College catalog or an academic advisor. Students who have questions concerning state-mandated prerequisites should consult www.facts.org and review the appropriate common prerequisite manual or see an academic advisor.
Graduation Rules
GPA:
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for graduation; a grade of "C" or higher is required in all courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY:
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).
Graduation Notes
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.
STATE MANDATED PREREQUISITES
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 60 credits.
* Full-time internship, 15 weeks