Elementary Education - The University of West Florida

Elementary Education from The University of West Florida is a Campus Bachelor Elementary Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The B.A. in Elementary Education offers two specializations. The traditional NCATE/DOE approved specialization leads directly to Florida teacher certification in Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsements for Kindergarten through Grade 6. The other specialization, Educational Studies, is available only to students with exceptional circumstances and the explicit approval of the Director, School of Education . The Education Studies specialization prepares students to work in private settings or agencies that do not require graduation from an initial certification program; students graduating with this specialization are not eligible for certification under Florida Department of Education criteria, but may subsequently earn certification as they become eligible in one of Florida's alternative certification programs. All Elementary Education students are initially assigned to an Elementary Education pending major until they complete the requirements listed in Admission to Teacher Education. Students interested in certification in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education should review the Exceptional Student Education major in this catalog. Students interested in teaching at the secondary level will complete their baccalaureate degrees in the discipline and are encouraged to complete the Professional Education Minor. Prospective secondary education teachers will complete Florida certification requirements through alternative certification. Responsibility for the teacher education programs at The University rests with the Dean of the College of Professional Studies, who is the head of the Professional Education Unit. Requirements for teacher education programs may change due to legislative mandates. Therefore, the actual program requirements may differ from those listed in the catalog. Candidates must inquire with the Director or an advisor in the School of Education to obtain the most current program requirements. Students seeking initial certification must be degree-seeking. Fingerprinting is required for any placement in a school (including the field experience associated with EDF 1005). The Student Affidavit and Fingerprinting Application are required before any student can be placed in a school for Field Experiences or Student Teaching. Forms are available from the local school districts. View more details on The University of West Florida . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Elementary Education courses.