Elementary Education, B.S.
Daytona Beach, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The B.S. in Elementary Education at Daytona State College readies teachers for K–6 classrooms. The programme blends Reading- and ESOL-endorsed coursework with professional competencies, field experience, diversity-focused practice, and focus on ethics and student excellence. It's State of Florida approved and also meets requirements for a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate. The curriculum stresses student-centered instruction and innovative teaching methods.
Career Outcomes: Graduates get state certification and teach in public or private elementary school settings. Potential careers include elementary classroom teacher, ESOL specialist, reading interventionist, curriculum developer, educational consultant, and instructional coach. Keywords: teacher certification, K–6, literacy, second-language instruction, pedagogy.
Mission
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education will provide ESOL and Reading-infused instructional programs that will produce highly qualified, state-certified teachers ready for entry in a K-6 environment. The fundamentals of the program embrace diversity, promote ethics in education, focus on student excellence, and enhance teaching and learning through innovative instructional practices.
Description
This State of Florida-approved program fulfills the education courses, professional education competencies, and practical experience required to obtain a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate in Elementary Education. The program includes endorsements for Reading and ESOL.
Program Specific Courses
- SLS3355L Orientation to Education Programs Lab
- TSL3080 ESOL Issues and Strategies I
- EDG4323 Professional Teaching Practices
- EDF4430 Classroom Assessment
- EEX4601 Behavior Management
- SCE3832 Science Concepts in the Elementary Classroom
- RED3309 Early and Emergent Reading, Grades K-5
- SCE3310 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
- RED4519 Diagnosis, Intervention in Reading
- SSE3312 Teaching Social Studies
- MAE4803 Mathematics Content for Elementary Grades
- EDF4603 Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety
- SCE3832 Science Concepts in the Elementary Classroom
- RED4511 Intermediate Literacy, Reading, and Thinking
- EEX4070 Teaching Exceptional Students
- TSL4081 ESOL Issues and Strategies II
- MAE4326 How Children Learn Mathematics
- RED4844 Reading Practicum
- EDF4943 Student Internship
- ESE4945 Internship Seminar
Sample Program of Study
The courses listed in the first two years of the Sample Program of Study are recommendations for entry into the program. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is a 2+2 program and full admittance into the program will be granted upon completion of all prerequisite courses and additional admission requirements.
Year 1
1st Semester
- SLS1122 Managing Your Success
- ENC1101 Introduction to Composition
- PSC1121 Physical Science
- EDF1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession
- MGF2130 Mathematical Thinking
2nd Semester
- ENC1102 Writing with Research
- LIT2110 Masterpieces of World Literature I
- MGF2130 Mathematical Thinking
OR
- MGF2107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
- EEX2010 Introduction to Special Education
Choose One of the Following:
- ECO2013 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO2023 Principles of Microeconomics
Year 2
1st Semester
- SPC2608 Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills
- BSC1010C General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab
- EDP2002 Educational Psychology
- PET2084 Personal Health and Wellness
Choose One of the Following:
- REL2300 World Religion
- WOH2012 World History Before 1500
- WOH2022 World History After 1500
2nd Semester
- POS2041 American Federal Government
- MAE2801 Elementary School Mathematics
- Elective (2 credits)
Choose One of the Following:
- ARH1000 Art Appreciation
- MUL1010 Music Appreciation
Year 3
1st Semester
- SLS3355L Orientation to Education Programs Lab
- TSL3080 ESOL Issues and Strategies I
- EDG4323 Professional Teaching Practices
- EDF4430 Classroom Assessment
- RED3309 Early and Emergent Reading, Grades K-5
- EEX4070 Teaching Exceptional Students
2nd Semester
- SCE3310 Teaching Science in the Elementary School
- RED4511 Intermediate Literacy, Reading, and Thinking
- MAE4803 Mathematics Content for Elementary Grades
- SSE3312 Teaching Social Studies
- EDF4603 Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety
Year 4
1st Semester
- SCE3832 Science Concepts in the Elementary Classroom
- TSL4081 ESOL Issues and Strategies II
- RED4519 Diagnosis, Intervention in Reading
- MAE4326 How Children Learn Mathematics
- RED4844 Reading Practicum
- EEX4601 Behavior Management
2nd Semester
- EDF4943 Student Internship
- ESE4945 Internship Seminar
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAP) and Professional Education Competencies (PEC)
- Demonstrate mastery of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Performance Standards and Subject Area Competencies and Skills for ESOL
- Demonstrate mastery of Reading Competencies 1-5
- Demonstrate mastery of the Subject Area Competencies (SAC) and Skills for Teacher Certification in Elementary Education K-6
- Attain additional Uniform Core Curriculum content
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA. For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
