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Teacher Education Concentrations

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Staying Ahead of the Curve

The School of Education at Florida Southern College is pleased to offer two concentrations that address emerging trends in education.

STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

As global competition for advances in science and technology intensifies, many schools have been placing greater emphasis on STEM classes — science, technology, engineering, and math. Florida Southern’s STEM Education concentration will equip you with the tools needed to effectively integrate these topics into the everyday lessons of the classroom. STEM Education courses will be offered during fall and spring semesters at the graduate and undergraduate levels in seven-week hybrid course formats.

Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Instruction

The Orton-Gillingham Approach always is focused upon the learning needs of the individual student. Students with dyslexia need to master the same basic knowledge about language and its relationship to our writing system as any who seek to become competent readers and writers. However, because of their dyslexia, they need more help than most people in sorting, recognizing, and organizing the raw materials of language for thinking and use. Language elements that non-dyslexic learners acquire easily must be taught directly and systematically. Find more information at: Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators.

Course Schedules

STEM and Orton-Gillingham Concentration (Undergraduate Level)

EDU 1102 Introduction to STEM (2 credit hours)
Fall Evening – Term 1EA
Seven week course, August 18 – October 6, 2020
Hybrid 4:30 – 6:25 PM
Instructor: Professor Jennifer Wiedenman
Cost: $326.00 Per credit hour (2 credit hours)

EDU 2202 STEM in the Classroom (2 credit hours)
Fall Evening – Term 1EB
Seven week course, October 7 – December 5, 2020
Hybrid 4:30 – 6:25 PM
Instructor: Professor Jennifer Wiedenman
Cost: $326.00 Per credit hour (2 credit hours)
Location: Edge Hall – Room 201

EDU 3302 Orton Gillingham for the Classroom Teacher (2 credit hours)
October 3, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Roberts Academy

October 5 – 8, 2020
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Roberts Academy

EDU 1102 Introduction to STEM (2 credit hours)
Spring - Term 1EA
Seven week course, January 5 – February 24, 2020
Hybrid 4:30 – 6:25 PM
Instructor: Professor Jennifer Wiedenman
Cost: $326.00 Per credit hour (2 credit hours)

EDU 2202 STEM in the Classroom (2 credit hours)
Spring Evening – Term 1EB
Seven week course, March 9 – April 25, 2020
Hybrid 4:30 – 6:25 PM
Instructor: Professor Jennifer Wiedenman
Cost: $326.00 Per credit hour (2 credit hours)
Location: Edge Hall – Room 201

EDU 3303 Orton Gillingham for the Classroom II (2 credit hours)
February 2, 2020
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Roberts Academy

February 3 – 6, 2020
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Roberts Academy

Course Descriptions

EDU 1102 (2 Credit Hours) Introduction to STEM
The teacher candidate will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of STEM education as it applies to K-12 learners. Emphasis will be on foundational concepts of STEM education including the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into everyday curriculum.

EDU 2202 (2 Credit Hours) STEM in the Classroom
The teacher candidate will apply knowledge and understanding of STEM education as it pertains to K-12 learners. Emphasis will be on instructional practices of STEM education including the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into everyday curriculum.

EDU 3302 Orton Gillingham for the Classroom Teacher
This course is an introduction to the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading and spelling. Current and future classroom teachers will acquire knowledge and strategies to address the literacy needs of their struggling readers. Participants will learn the structure of our written language to include: letter-sound associations, syllable types, syllable division patterns, and spelling rules. They will develop systematic, multi-sensory techniques and strategies effective for all students, but essential for those who struggle. Dyslexia and other related language difficulties will be discussed. Presentations will include lectures, multi-sensory activities, and teaching demonstrations.

EDU 3303 (2 Credit Hours) Orton Gillingham for the Classroom II
Prerequisite: EDU 3302. This course is the second in an introduction to the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching reading, spelling, and handwriting. Current and future teachers will acquire knowledge and strategies to address the literacy needs of their struggling readers. Participants will learn the structure of our written language to include letter-sound associations, syllable types, syllable division patterns, and spelling rules. They will acquire systematic, multi-sensory techniques, and strategies effective for all students, but essential for struggling readers. Dyslexia and other related language difficulties will be discussed. Presentations will include lectures, multi-sensory activities, and teaching demonstrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

All materials required for the course are included in the course cost. You do not have to purchase a textbook.

The IMSE approach allows teachers to incorporate into their daily lessons the five components essential to an effective reading program: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension strategies.

What makes IMSE unique is our face-to-face, hands-on technique. Our method works to support your current reading program instead of disrupting it. It is an additional tool to incorporate into your literacy instruction, and since it’s integrated in the general classroom, it’s flexible enough to fit the needs of all types of learners. Teachers can group students based on their need for greater challenges or additional support.

Each district has its own needs and budget, but all districts want to produce proficient readers. Whether you’re a teacher who wants to enhance your classroom reading curriculum or an administrator who wants to empower your teachers to help every child achieve his reading potential, IMSE training unlocks the door to reading fluency. (from the Orton-Gillingham webpage).

For addition information please visit the Orton-Gillingham program website. (http://orton-gillingham.com/)

Graduate students may register for either concentration here. Under "Program Applying for," please select STEM/Orton-Gillingham Specialized Courses. Please note: transcripts from previous institutions are not required for non-degree seeking students. Additionally, letters of reference, a resume, a personal statement, and a teaching certificate are not required.

Undergraduate students may register here. Please note: Under "Program Applying for," please select Non-Degree; Under "Non-Degree," please select Specialized Education Courses.

Please call the School of Adult and Graduate Education at 863.680.4205 or by email at evening@flsouthern.edu.

A full refund is available if your registration is cancelled no later than the Wednesday prior to the course start date. All cancellations or requests for withdrawal must be faxed to 863.680.4565 or emailed to registrar@flsouthern.edu. Please include the course title and dates which the class is scheduled to meet in your withdrawal information/correspondence.

Upon completion of the second course, certificates are distributed during class.

We offer online transcript ordering through our partner, the National Student Clearinghouse. The cost is $7.50 per copy and you will need a credit card and a valid email account. Transcripts will not be released if there is an outstanding balance on your FSC account. If you have questions, please contact the registrar’s office at 863.680.4127.

EDU 1102 (2 Credit Hours) Introduction to STEM Education in the Classroom ($326.00 per Credit Hour, 2 Credit Hours=$652.00)
EDU 2202 (2 CH) STEM Education in the Classroom ($326.00 per Credit Hour, 2 Credit Hours=$652.00)
EDU 3302 - 01 (2 Credit Hours) Orton Gillingham for the Classroom Teacher ($652.00)
EDU 3303 - 01 (2 Credit Hours) Orton Gillingham for the Classroom Teacher II ($652.00)

After submitting the online application you will receive an email stating that we received your application. Within 7 to 10 business days you will receive an email confirmation which includes your password and user ID# so that you can go on to the FSC Portal and make payment for the course. Payment is required upon receipt of your registration email. Please be aware that courses will be dropped from the student’s schedule on the day after the registration deadline (the Wednesday prior to the course starting date) if not paid for in full or if no arrangements have been made through student accounts.

Please log into the FSC Portal with your FSC ID# and password to submit your payment; Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express is accepted. You can find the payment option in the portal by clicking on the student tab and then clicking on the Financial Information link in the left sidebar, and lastly click “Go to CashNet” near the bottom of the page. If you have any questions regarding your student account, please contact the Office of Student Accounts at 863.680.4154 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM).

Failure to pay course fees does not withdraw you from the course(s). Unless you withdraw from the course as described above, you will be liable for payment.

Please email evening@flsouthern.edu or call the School of Adult and Graduate Education at 863.680.4205.

Your password is provided to you on the Registration Confirmation email that is sent within 7 to 10 business days after you have applied for a course. If you need to request the password again, please call our Help Desk for assistance at 863.616.6426. The Help Desk hours are located here.

Please call the FSC Student Accounts Office at 863.680.6217 or by email at pparker@flsouthern.edu.

Yes, simply indicate on the registration form that you are a non-degree seeking student.