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Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Florida State-Approved for Certification with ESOL)

ABOUT THE MAJOR

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is a state-approved initial teacher certification program in Florida that focuses on training teacher candidates to enter the classroom, while emphasizing the teaching of students in grades K–6. This elementary education program offers both on-site classes at the Fischler School of Education’s Main Campus in South Florida as well as through an online format, both of which provide future educators with a foundation in classroom management, curriculum development, methods of teaching, as well as skills for teaching elementary-level students. Course content is research based and infuses best practices in education and strategies for teaching English as a second language (ESOL). The program prepares students for teacher certification through a curriculum that aligns directly with the Florida Department of Education’s certification requirements for elementary education (grades K–6) and endorsement requirements for ESOL.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Individuals with high school degrees or General Equivalency Diplomas (GED) who meet Florida teaching certification requirements and wish to enter the teaching profession as an elementary education teacher
Individuals enrolled at another college or university who wish to transfer to NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services’ bachelor of science in Elementary Education program
Practicing paraprofessionals who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and increase their level of expertise in their field

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Total Credits:	120	Financial Aid: Enrollment Counselor:	1-800-806-3680 1-800-986-3223 Ext. 28500
Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling? Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants. We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.

FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN

Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent
Official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT scores are also required for admission into the Professional and Liberal Studies program on NSU’s Main Campus

FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS

Completed admission application packet, including $50 non-refundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
Official high school transcripts with courses, grades, and graduation date (if available) or GED equivalent are required for applicants with fewer than 24 college credits

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Course-by-course transcript evaluation with GPA calculation and official English translation, if necessary, from Josef Silny & Associates, World Education Services, or other National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member
For non-native English speakers, official test scores showing a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam, 480 on the verbal section of the SAT, a grade of “C” or better in a composition course at regionally accredited college or university in the U.S., or 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam
Student (F-1) visa or exchange visitor (J-1) visa
Original bank statement or official letter from a financial institution indicating ability to meet all costs of education without financial aid from Nova Southeastern University

COURSES IN THE MAJOR

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (30 CREDITS)

Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program. For specific course requirements, refer to the General Education Program section in the Academic Resources and Procedures segment of the catalog.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (6 CREDITS)

EDUC 2500

Education Pre-enrollment Seminar (0 credits)

Any SPCH (3 credits)
OR
TECH Educational Technology (3 credits)

EDUC 1100

Exploration of the Education Profession (3 credits)

ESOL 2903

Cross Cultural Studies (3 credits)

MATH 1060

Concepts in Probability and Statistics (3 credits)

EDUCATION MAJOR COURSES (63 CREDITS)

Teacher candidates in the state-approved teacher education program in the elementary education major must also keep track of program benchmarks within the courses. There are five benchmarks, coinciding with five blocks in the state-approved teacher education program. At these five benchmarks, teacher candidates provide documentation showing completion of program requirements. A supervised field experience occurs in EDUC 3540.

EDUC 3330

Integrating Instructional Technology in the Classroom (3 credits)

ESOL 3340

Survey of TESOL for Teachers (3 credits)

EDUC 3350

Survey of Exceptional Student Education (3 credits)

EDUC 3360

Educational Psychology (3 credits)

EDUC 3525

Principles of Instruction (3 credits)

ELEM 3530

Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 credits)

ELEM 3535

Educational Assessment of Exceptional and Elementary Students (3 credits)

ELEM 3550

Methods of Teaching Science in Elementary School (3 credits)

ELEM 4320

Elementary School Classroom Management (3 credits)

ELEM 4340

Methods of Teaching Lang. Arts Through Children’s Literature in the Elementary School

ELEM 4350

Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 credits)

ELEM 4360

Methods of Teaching Literacy in the Elementary School (3 credits)

EDUC 4200

Simulation Experience-Diversity (3 credits)

ELEM 4530

Integrating Art, Music, and Health Education Across the Curriculum (3 credits)

EDUC 4540

Reading Assessment I (3 credits)

ELEM 4560

Methods of Teaching Reading Across the Elementary Curriculum (3 credits)

ESOL 4565

Second Language Learning Theory, Methods, and Evaluation (3 credits)

Benchmark V

EDUC 4501

Benchmark V (Portfolio review III, 0 credits)

ELEM 4570

Elementary Internship and Seminar (12 credits)

ELECTIVES (21 CREDITS)

TOTAL (120 CREDITS)

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework for a bachelor’s degree in elementary education is available to both traditional students and working professionals at NSU’s Main Campus in Fort Lauderdale, completely online, and at all of NSU’s student educational centers located throughout South Florida. The degree is presently offered at the following locations:

Fort Lauderdale Main Campus
Jacksonville Student Educational Center
Miami – Kendall Student Educational Center
Orlando Student Educational Center
Tampa Student Educational Center
West Palm Beach Student Educational Center

The site-based program at the Fischler School of Education allows students to take classes in the evenings in a location near their homes. The distance education program allows traditional day students in to receive and submit coursework online and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. It also enables busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

FIELD EXPERIENCES AND INTERNSHIP

The field experiences provide teacher candidates with an opportunity to perform the duties of an elementary classroom teacher within the classroom setting. The purpose of these experiences is to allow teacher candidates to demonstrate their understanding of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices and subject area competencies. A minimum of 10 field experience hours required per education course and are to be completed throughout the elementary education program.

The clinical practice (internship) is the culminating experience for those teacher candidates earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. The teacher candidate is assigned full time to a school for 12 weeks. Opportunities are provided for the teacher candidate to engage in lesson planning, instruction, and parent/teacher conferences. During this period, the teacher candidate will observe, teach, and evaluate students in conjunction with the regular classroom teacher.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory completion of the required coursework
Satisfactory completion of the clinical practice (internship)
Successful completion of field experiences
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0
Passing scores for the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE): General Knowledge Test, Professional Education Test, and Subject Area Examination
Completed application for degree

STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION

The bachelor’s degree in elementary education is state-approved in Florida and meets all requirements of the Florida Department of Education’s elementary education (grades K–6) initial certification and ESOL endorsement.

Florida participates in the Interstate Agreement on Qualification of Educational Personnel with 38 other states for teacher certification and/or licensure. Graduates who wish to teach outside the state of Florida must contact the state’s Department of Education for information on achieving certification through reciprocity.

FACULTY

Faculty members of the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program and applied professional studies programs are scholars and educators from the Nova Southeastern University Fischler School of Education and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

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