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Recognized by the Florida Department of Education as a top private elementary education program in the state.

Tailored specifically for busy schedules, this program is designed for working adults who want to advance their careers through courses that develop communication skills across diverse populations.

This versatile Communication degree with a concentration in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication will help you become a leader in a variety of professions. You will not only learn how to effectively communicate across diverse populations, but you will also learn how to conduct extensive research, create case studies, and master communication theories.

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Online Info Session for Elementary Education

May 20

This event is for prospective students interested in Florida Southern's adult undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program.

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July 1, 2021

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Top Reasons to choose Elementary Education Degree at florida southern college

Connected

Florida Southern College has partnered with local Polk County schools as Professional Development School Partners designed to prepare future teachers.

Personalized Advising

Your academic advisor works with you from the moment you are accepted to create a roadmap to graduation, creating a custom schedule specific to your needs.

Internships

In cooperation with the local Polk County public school system, supervised work experience occurs in school classrooms with students and teachers.

Affordable and Accelerated

A timely completion of your degree is critical to your total tuition cost, which is why we offer accelerated courses, providing you a quality education at a fraction of the cost.

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Employment Outlook

Job outlook for elementary school teachers growing from 1.4 million jobs in 2016 to 1.5 million in 2024

Top Employers

  • Polk County School Board
  • School District of Hillsborough County
  • Martin County School District
  • School Board of Manatee County
  • School District of Desoto County

Alumni Job Titles

  • Elementary Teacher
  • Kindergarten Teacher
  • Middle School Mathematics Teacher
  • Assistant Principal

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Jessica Gavin

Jessica Gavin

My professors encouraged me throughout the program. As a result, I am more prepared as an educational leader and look forward to my future in the education field.

Lana Allen

Lana Allen

As a highly qualified educator, I wanted to continue my education in my field of study. It was important to me to find a program that was flexible for working adults. Florida Southern’s Master of Education in Curriculum was conducive for my needs, offering the flexibility that allowed me to work and enjoy family time. The graduate program was completely online so I never needed to commute to a classroom. One of the requirements for graduation is to complete a Master’s thesis. My professors made this process very understandable and manageable. They walked me through each step and provided insightful feedback on my study. I was able to earn my master’s degree in less than two years!

Victoria Salinas

Victoria Salinas

The Florida Southern Elementary Education program has been a great help in every way. The flexibility and support has been evident throughout my entire journey here.

Jenna Snell

Jenna Snell

I chose the evening program at Florida Southern because it fit my work schedule. The school schedule was very convenient as I had some face-to-face classes, some online classes, and hybrids. I was able to balance my work and a school schedule in a healthy manner. My teachers and advisors were always there to answer my questions and or concerns. I’ve made many friends and professional contacts at FSC. I am happy and proud that I chose the evening program at Florida Southern!

Program Details

Available in: 

  • BS

Hybrid

The Elementary Education program is offered in a hybrid format with face-to-face and online classes. Face-to-face courses meet in the evenings (6:30 – 9:30) or on Saturdays. This schedule is designed for working professionals.

  • Polk County School Board background clearance
  • Personal interview
  • Academic interest inventory
  • Provide official transcripts of all academic work taken previously at other colleges, universities, or professional schools.
  • If fewer than 25 credit hours have been earned from a regionally accredited college or university, student should provide official high school transcript or GED scores, as well as ACT or SAT exam scores, OR as an alternative, applicants should instead submit an updated resume and elect to apply through the test-optional policy.
  • Military service-connected, educational experiences may award transfer credits. Requests should be accompanied by documents describing the educational experience. (Seven semester hours of credit may be awarded.)

International Student Requirements

  • Official Translated Transcripts With Course By Course Evaluation**
  • Bank Letter Verifying Funds of Sponsor***
  • Sponsor's Guarantee Form
  • Valid Passport
  • Official TOEFL/IELTS Score****

** SpanTran (discount available), Academic Evaluation Services, Inc., Josef Silny, or World Education Services or another similar approved transcript evaluation agency.

*** A bank letter is a written statement on bank letterhead and signed by a bank official.

**** Must have completed an English language training program or at least one year at an English speaking institution to waive the TOEFL/IELTS testing requirement.

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Course descriptions are available in the academic catalog.

Academic Catalog
A. General Education Requirements 40 hours
B. Major Requirements 67 hours
Course Number Course Name
EDU 1107 Foundations of Education I
EDU 2200 Field Study Level I
EDU 2203 Foundations of Education II
EDU 2210 Foundations in Special Education
EDU 2235 Technology Infused Teaching and Educational Assessments and Measurements
EDU 2240 Teaching Language Arts Level I
EDU 2241 Clinical Experience in Literacy Instruction
EDU 3279 Foundations of ESOL I
EDU 3323 Field Study Level II
EDU 3333 Foundations of Education III
EDU 3339 Instructional Methods I
EDU 3343 Children’s Literature
EDU 3347 Teaching Language Arts II
EDU 3370 Differentiated Instruction of Reading for Elementary Students
EDU 4400 Field Study Level III
EDU 4407 Instructional Methods II: Social Studies in the Elementary School
EDU 4409 Instructional Methods III: Science in the Elementary School
EDU 4478 Applied Linguistics – ESOL II
EDU 4887 Reading Endorsement Practicum
EDU 4889 Student Teacher Intern Seminar
EDU 4990 Senior Internship
C. Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements 68 hours
D. Electives 4 hours
E. Total 124 hours

Florida Southern College reserves the right to revise fee schedules.

2020-2021

Base Required Fees Cost
Tuition Per Credit Hour $330
Technology fee per semester is based on credit hours enrolled $30 to $120

Additional Costs

Additional Fees Cost
Chalk and Wire – ePortfolio $65.70 per year
Polk County School Board Background Clearance $79.85 estimated

*Tuition will be billed prior to the beginning of each semester based on credit hours. Tuition must be paid by the first day of class.