Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

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This programme prepares students to teach grades K-6 in Florida with a focus on practical classroom experience. It includes training in reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Students earn eligibility for Florida Teaching Certification after completing coursework and passing the FTCEs. The programme offers endorsements in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and reading.

Focus areas include ESOL, reading.

The programme requires a total of 120 credit hours, including major coursework, practicum experiences, and general education requirements. Students complete credit hours in ESOL and reading as part of their major.

Graduates enter careers as certified elementary school teachers in public or private schools, or pursue graduate studies in education.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a personal statement is required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Saint Augustine, Florida, is the setting for Flagler College and a central part of the student experience. The city is described as the nation's oldest, giving students opportunities to preserve history, explore shipwrecks, practice Spanish on a galleon, and learn beyond a typical classroom. Surfing, art, poetry, tennis, and other activities also shape life outside class.

Academic work combines close faculty relationships with practical experiences. A 14:1 student-to-teacher ratio supports regular contact with professors, while facilities and faculty and staff support help students explore their interests. Students can take part in dolphin research, stage plays, work at The Alligator Farm, or pursue programs in areas such as hospitality and tourism. Science Week showcases student research and community involvement, and hospitality students can gain experience through events in New York City.

International students should know that FlagSHIP gives every student an opportunity to study abroad, away, or in the community. The program begins in the sophomore year and can include studying hospitality in Scotland, examining water scarcity in Jordan, or exploring farming in Costa Rica. Learning may happen on a research vessel, in a community setting, or through travel. Six months after graduation, 90% of students were employed, interning, or pursuing further education.