Elementary Education

Exceptional Student Education

Our innovative hands-on approach coupled with our State of Florida approved curricula prepares our graduates to teach and inspire the next generation of leaders. Students completing this program will be eligible for dual certification in the areas of elementary education (K-6) and exceptional student education for children in levels K-12. In addition to these dual certifications, students also receive endorsements in ESOL & Reading.

What You'll Study

Students pursuing the Elementary Education/Exceptional Student Education program will complete coursework in professional education, elementary content and methodology, and exceptional student education. The content of these courses follows the standards and ethics established and practiced by the Council for Exceptional Children.

Practical Experience

Our hands-on approach begins in your first semester with practicum placement in area classrooms and culminates with a full-time internship.

Admission Requirements

In order to best prepare for the rigors of the teaching profession and the state requirements for licensure, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education students must have completed the following coursework:

6 Hours of Science

May include Life Science, Physical Science, or Earth Science
6 Hours of Mathematics

MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts (Recommended for the FTCE General Knowledge Exam); College Algebra; or Statistics
3 Hours of Introduction to Children & Adolescent Development in the Education Setting OR

Introduction to the Teaching Profession (EDF1005) at Tallahassee Community College
AND Human Development (DEP2004) OR Child Development (CHD2220) at Tallahassee Community College
Recommended - 3 Hours of American/U.S. History

3 hours of either American History or U.S. History are recommended, but not required

Major Requirements

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Required Courses

62 Credit Hours

EDU

309

Introduction to Techniques in Exceptionality

EDU

321

General Methods of Instruction

EEL

301

Elementary Reading Instruction

EDU

242

Instructional Design for Teaching and Learning

EEL

302

Children's Literature

EDU

241

Professional Development Seminar I

EDU

355

Tests & Measurements

EEL

431

Elementary Methods of Language Arts

ESE

365

Language Development and Speech Disabilities

ESE

330

Techniques in Assessment of Exceptional Children

ESL

315

Cross Cultural Communications

EEL

362

Elementary Methods of Mathematics

EEL

365

Elementary Methods in the Arts

EEL

342

Elementary Methods of Social Studies

ESE

420

Instructional Practices: Elementary Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

EDU

357

Classroom Management

EEL

364

Elementary Methods of Science

ESL

325

Applied Linguistics

ESL

415

ESOL Curriculum & Materials

EEL

455

Diagnostic Reading

EDU

461

Professional Development Seminar II

ESE

425

Instructional Practices: Secondary Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Internship Requirements

15 Credit Hours

EDU

481

Education Internship

Hybrid Day or Evening Programs

Students may choose from our day or evening programs. Day students will complete the curriculum within four semesters, and evening students will complete the curriculum within five semesters.

Courses in Fall 2021 will be a mix of hybrid and online courses.

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