Major

Elementary Education

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Elementary Education

We’re not just preparing you to teach. We're preparing you to support the world’s children. Once you complete your coursework and pass the Florida Teaching Certification Exams (FTCEs), you'll be eligible for Florida certification to teach grades K-6 and endorsements in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and reading.

 

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Program Requirements

Flagler College's Elementary Education program gives you state-of-the-art instruction, hands-on experience, and the chance to engage in real classrooms. All Elementary Education majors at Flagler College are trained to teach reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.

Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.

Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below. 

Major Coursework     Four-Year Plan

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Why Flagler?

High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting. 

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An exceptional, affordable education

Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost. 

Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right. 

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Career Outcomes

A major in Elementary Education prepares students for a growing field of career opportunities or graduate studies.

Given the growing public school enrollment numbers and the ever-growing demand for smaller class sizes— the demand for teachers will only increase. You will graduate ready to meet that nationwide need. 

Your opportunities also include more than classroom teaching! You'll graduate prepared for a wide variety of careers or graduate school, including Flagler College's graduate education programs.

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What Can I Do With a Major in Education?

 

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I cannot wait to take everything that I have learned over the last four years into my future classroom. I am proud to be a Flagler Saint!
Yasmeen Anis
Elementary Education Major