Teach. Inspire. Lead.
Florida Southern’s Elementary Education program prepares you to become a confident and compassionate K–6 teacher. Through hands-on learning, expert faculty guidance, and a curriculum rooted in best practices, you’ll learn to create meaningful classroom experiences for young learners. Graduates earn eligibility for Florida teacher certification (K–6) with built-in endorsements in Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)—giving you a competitive edge from day one. Part 2: Clinical Experiences in the First Semester You’ll begin working in real classrooms during your first semester and continue through your final internship. With placements in our lab schools and local elementary classrooms, you’ll experience a variety of grade levels and teaching environments.
Why choose Elementary Education at FSC?
On-Campus Lab Schools
You'll have multiple opportunities to collaborate with teachers and students at our on-campus lab schools, the Early Childhood Learning Lab and the Roberts Academy, a school for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Options for Specializations
Tailor your degree with education specializations in STEM, social-emotional learning, and the Orton-Gillingham approach—a structured literacy method known for helping students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
Clinical Experiences
Apply what you learn in the classroom by working directly with children at the Early Childhood Learning Lab and Roberts Academy, our on-campus schools focused on early learning and students with reading challenges such as dyslexia.
State-Approved Certification
Our program is approved by the Florida Department of Education, qualifying you for professional teacher certification in Elementary Education (K–6)—so you’re ready to step into the classroom with confidence.Small Class Sizes
Small Class Sizes & Supportive Faculty Benefit from personal attention and strong relationships with experienced faculty who are dedicated to your growth as both a student and future educator.Meet Our Mocs
Annie Mitchell
Kaitlyn Gulluscio
Katherine Oliver
Lorelei Fairall
Engaged Learning in the Classroom
At Florida Southern College, you’ll engage in many hands-on activities in the classroom that model activities you can use in your field experiences and internship.
Clubs And More
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society
Mocs and Mentors: sophomores, juniors, and seniors mentoring first-year students
Secondary Educators Association: Pre-service teachers and those with an interest in becoming a teacher
School of Education Executive Board: Leadership Council
Future Teachers of America
Elementary Education Program Details
AVAILABLE IN:
BA
BS
Admission Requirements
First-Years
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
- A completed application form
- An official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores (unless applying Test-Optional)
- Academic recommendation
Transfers
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy.
- A completed application form
- Personal statement
- All official college transcripts
- Social standing form
If transferring less than 24 credits, we also need your:
- Official high school transcript
- SAT and/or ACT scores
Internationals
Elementary Education Program Contact
Lori Rakes, Ph.D.
Dean of Education
Nina B. Hollis Endowed Chair of Education
Associate Professor of Education
Carol J. Barnett / Curry Education Office - 113
863.680.4172
