Major

Elementary/Exceptional Student Education

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When you join Flagler College as an elementary/ESE major, you'll be joining one of Florida's top programs.

That's according to the Florida Department of Education, which ranked Flagler College's Elementary/Exceptional Student Education/ESOL/Reading program No. 1 in the state with four other colleges and universities in its 2021 annual performance report.

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Credit hours required for the major

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) credit hours required

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) credit hours required

Program Requirements

Once you complete your coursework and pass your Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FCTEs), you can get your Florida Exceptional Student Education certification to teach grades K-12 and elementary Education (K-6). Plus, you'll get in-demand endorsements in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and reading.

You'll study professional education, elementary pedagogy, and exceptional student education. Our coursework follows the standards and ethics of the Council for Exceptional Children. You also get to be part of classroom instruction in St. Johns County schools and other approved districts. That hands-on learning will help prepare you for your own classroom.

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.

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Exceptional Education News

Explore what’s happening with students and alumni in the Education and Exceptional Education programs at Flagler College.

Exceptional Education major and new grad Jaden Cohn said Flagler helped her build lifelong friendships and find caring mentors. Read about her experience.

Read: Flagler alumni shine: 12 nominated for St. Johns County Teacher of the Year Awards 2025.

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Read: Twelve Flagler Alumni Nominated for St. Johns County Teacher of the Year

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Career Outcomes

You'll graduate ready to meet a nationwide need for teachers. But your opportunities include more than classroom teaching. You'll be prepared for a wide variety of careers, graduate school, or one of our graduate education programs.

What Can I Do With a Major in Education

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Meet our Faculty

Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. Find out who your next mentor might be.

A Campus that Inspires. An Education that Transforms.

Receive a personalized education and close connections with faculty by participating in internships, real-world research, and hands-on programs like FlagSHIP. Get the most value and lifelong connections for your money. Join like-minded students and on-campus organizations while being centered in a landmark location like none other.

Learn more by visiting our Tuition and Fees page and by viewing our Financial Aid team and scholarship options to the right.