Elementary Education (K-6th)

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Elementary Education at Northwest Florida State College is a 2+2 degree program designed for students who have already completed an associate degree or at least 60 transferable college credits. This program prepares future educators to teach in Kindergarten through Grade 6 classrooms while meeting all Florida Department of Education requirements for K–6 teacher certification. Graduates also earn both the ESOL Endorsement and Reading Endorsement, two highly valued credentials in today’s job market.

Students participate in elementary school placements every semester, gaining hands-on experience through classroom observations, practicum activities, and progressively increased teaching responsibilities. The program culminates in a full-time, 15-week student teaching internship under the guidance of a certified mentor teacher.

Courses are offered in traditional, hybrid, and online formats, with traditional on-campus attendance typically required one to two days per week.

Program Details

• Additional admissions requirements
• Accreditation
• BSE handbook
• *120 Credits (this is the culminating credits needed)
• *2-Year Program

Class Options

Courses in the B.S. in Elementary Education program are offered in a variety of formats to provide flexibility for working students and those with family or community commitments. Options include:

• Traditional (In-Person) – Classes meet face-to-face on campus.
• Hybrid – A combination of in-person and online instruction, reducing on-campus time while maintaining live interaction with faculty.
• Online – Selected courses are available fully online, allowing students to complete coursework from any location.
• Most students attend on-campus classes one to two days per week, with additional learning taking place through school-based field experiences and online components.

Related Certificates

Graduates of the B.S. in Elementary Education will also earn the following Florida Department of Education endorsements:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement – Prepares educators to effectively teach English language learners through specialized instructional strategies, cultural competency, and language development support.

Reading Endorsement – Equips educators with the skills to teach reading across all grade levels, with an emphasis on literacy development, reading assessment, and interventions for struggling readers.

These credentials are awarded upon successful program completion and are embedded within the required coursework at no additional cost or credit hours.