Program Information
BS Degree - Code 6221 - Catalog 2017/2018
Amy Ringue, Chair, Education, 386-506-3186, Amy.Ringue@daytonastate.edu
Alycia Ehlert, AVP, College of Arts & Sciences, 386-506-3769, Alycia.Ehlert@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education will provide ESOL and Reading infused instructional programs that will produce highly qualified, State certified teachers ready for entry in a K-6 environment. The fundamentals of the program embrace diversity, promote ethics in education, focus on student excellence and enhance teaching and learning through innovative instructional practices.
Description:
This State of Florida approved program fulfills the education courses, professional education competencies, and practical experience required to obtain a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate in Elementary Education. The program includes endorsements for Reading and ESOL.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate mastery of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAP) and Professional Education Competencies (PEC).
- Demonstrate mastery of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Performance Standards and Subject Area Competencies and Skills for ESOL.
- Demonstrate mastery of Reading Competencies 1-5.
- Demonstrate mastery of the Subject Area Competencies (SAC) and Skills for Teacher Certification in Elementary Education K-6.
- Attain additional Uniform Core Curriculum content.
Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Conferred Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all higher education classes.
- Satisfactory completion of the General Knowledge (GK) Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. Click here for more information or to register for the exam. Please contact the School of Education at 386-506-3770 for additional test preparation resources.
- Volusia County Schools Volunteer clearance:
Complete the Volunteer Online Application on the VCS Volunteer/Partnership Program's website at: Volusia County Schools Volunteer
All students who are going to complete their field hours must complete the volunteer application by visiting the district website (access it through any computer or other electronic device) or to complete an application at the Raptor Kiosk (if available at the Volusia school site). Just click on the URL of choice and complete the application. On the third page of the online application, be sure to check the following:
- In the 'Affiliations' column, the box marked 'other' and type in 'DSC Junior Intern'
- In the 'Organizations' column, the box marked 'Daytona State College'
Once submitted, the online application will be re-directed to the VIPS Department for approval. The application will stay on a “hold” queue until the volunteer applicant has visited the Volusia County school of choice and has scanned an ID into the visitor module. Provided that the applicant clears the sexual predator/offender database performed by the Raptor System, then, the application will be approved and an email will be generated by the system that will inform the applicant of their volunteer status.
For questions, please contact Ashorda Foley (386-255-6475 x 38379).
For a list of disqualifying offenses view Florida Statute 1012.315. Please note, the offenses may prevent program completion and future employment in the field of education.
- Bachelor of Science in Education Program application.
- Grade of "C" or higher in the following pre-requisite classes: EDF1005, EEX2010, MAE2801.
NOTES:
- Once accepted, students must enroll in and complete a mandatory orientation class (SLS3355L) in their first semester of enrollment.
- Students who have not taken two years of the same foreign language in high school, will need to complete two semesters or 8 credit hours of the same foreign language at the college level to meet the state foreign language requirement to graduate.
- Students must also complete the State mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs; Mathematics - 6 hrs; Natural Sciences - 6 hrs; Humanities - 6 hrs; Social Science - 6 hrs; and Cultural/Global Focus - 3hrs. Please see the General Education requirements for Associates of Arts Degree.
- Students enrolled in the A.A. degree program prior to the 2017-18 catalog year can complete the common prerequisites of EDF1005, EDF2085, and EME2040 with a grade of "C" or higher.
General Education Courses
|
AA Degree Program of Study |
60.00 |
|
BSED Program Core Credits |
60.00 |
| TOTAL |
... |
120.00 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| SLS3355L | Orientation to BS in Education Programs Lab | 0 |
| TSL3080 | ESOL Issues and Strategies I | 3 |
| EDG4323 | Professional Teaching Practices | 3 |
| EDF4430 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| LAE3414 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| RED3309 | Early and Emergent Reading K-2 | 3 |
| SCE3310 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | 3 |
| RED4519 | Diagnosis, Intervention in Reading | 3 |
| EDF4603 | Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety | 3 |
| MAE4326 | How Children Learn Mathematics | 3 |
| TSL4081 | ESOL Issues and Strategies II | 3 |
| LAE4314 | Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| SSE3312 | Teaching Social Studies | 3 |
| RED4511 | Intermediate Literacy, Reading and Thinking | 3 |
| EEX4070 | Teaching Exceptional Students | 3 |
| MAE4803 | Mathematics Content for Elementary Grades | 3 |
| RED4844 | Reading Practicum | 3 |
| EDF4943 | Student Internship | 9 |
| ESE4945 | Internship Seminar | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Sample Program of Study
The courses listed in the first two years of the Sample Program of Study are recommendations for entry into the program. The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is a 2+2 program and full admittance into the program will be granted upon completion of all prerequisite courses and additional admission requirements.
Year 1
1st Semester
EDF1005: This course is a prerequisite for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
2nd Semester
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| LIT2110 | Masterpieces of World Literature I | 3 |
| STA2023 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| | |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| OR | |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| | |
| EEX2010 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
EEX2010: This course is a prerequisite for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
Year 2
1st Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
| | |
| REL2300 | World Religion | 3 |
| OR | |
| WOH2012 | World History Before 1500 | 3 |
| OR | |
| WOH2022 | World History After 1500 | 3 |
| | |
| BSC1010C | General Biology I (For Science Majors) and Lab | 4 |
| EDP2002 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PET2084 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
2nd Semester
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| | |
| MUL1010 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| OR | |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| | |
| MAE2801 | Elementary School Mathematics | 3 |
| EDF2085 | Introduction to Diversity for Educators | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
MAE2801: This course is a prerequisite for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
Apply for Admission to BS Program
After completion of the first two years and receipt of AA degree, students must apply for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program and complete additional admission requirements. Additionally, students must earn a "C" or higher in all BS program courses and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout the duration of the program.
Year 3
1st Semester
| SLS3355L | Orientation to BS in Education Programs Lab | 0 |
| TSL3080 | ESOL Issues and Strategies I | 3 |
| EDG4323 | Professional Teaching Practices | 3 |
| LAE3414 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDF4430 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| RED3309 | Early and Emergent Reading K-2 | 3 |
2nd Semester
| SCE3310 | Teaching Science in the Elementary School | 3 |
| RED4519 | Diagnosis, Intervention in Reading | 3 |
| EDF4603 | Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety | 3 |
| MAE4803 | Mathematics Content for Elementary Grades | 3 |
| SSE3312 | Teaching Social Studies | 3 |
Year 4
1st Semester
| LAE4314 | Teaching Language Arts | 3 |
| TSL4081 | ESOL Issues and Strategies II | 3 |
| RED4511 | Intermediate Literacy, Reading and Thinking | 3 |
| EEX4070 | Teaching Exceptional Students | 3 |
| MAE4326 | How Children Learn Mathematics | 3 |
| RED4844 | Reading Practicum | 3 |
RED4844 is an intensive Reading Practicum that requires departmental consent prior to enrolling and is only offered in the B term of the spring and fall semesters.
2nd Semester
EDF4943 and ESE4945: Students are required to pass the Professional Education Test (PEd) and the Subject Area Exam (SAE) in Elementary Education K-6, in addition to completing all program courses to be eligible for enrollment in their Senior Internship. Depending upon the county of internship, students may need to be fingerprinted with a Level 2 background check, and/or may also need to complete a drug screening.
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.