Teacher Education

Program Information

The Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (K-6) is a two year program of study that results in students fulfilling requirements to become a certified teacher.

The Teacher Education degree programs admit students in the fall and spring semesters. Applicants must complete a program application in addition to the college application, meet a 2.5 GPA requirement for the general education coursework, pass the General Knowledge (GK) portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE), and complete a successful fingerprint and background screening by both the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

How to Apply

Apply for admission to the Teacher Education program by applying online.

Before program admission

• Complete the online application
• Students must attempt the GK during EDF 1005 Introduction to Teacher Education

After program admission

• Attend the mandatory new student orientation
• Complete fingerprinting and background screening
• Students must submit passing General Knowledge scores prior to enrolling for the methods semester. Students must submit passing Professional Education and Subject area scores prior to enrolling for Internship