Bachelor of Science in PreK/Elementary Education

The primary mission of the COE is to produce exemplary professionals who will serve in educational institutions and who are informed, proactive, competent, and reflective practitioners. The college administers preservice and inservice professional education and graduate programs encompassed within the following four undergraduate and graduate degree granting departments:

The major purpose of the elementary education program is to provide carefully planned experiences that will result in the development of competent teachers for the schools of Florida and the nation. Our one-of-a-kind Elementary Education Curriculum is organized to provide approximately two years of general education. The last two years consist of professional and specialized preparation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher for the general education component of undergraduate studies; or have completed the requirements for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 or higher

Have a FAMU cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher

Met all Gordon Rule requirements

Have a grade of “C” or better in the required courses taken as part of the General Education Preparation Program

Have successfully completed a pre-admission interview by the College of Education Admissions Committee

Have successfully passed a criminal background investigation.

English language requirements

Applicants whose native language is not English must take an English proficiency exam. The following are the minimum scores required for undergraduate admission to the University:

Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80

Computer-based TOEFL: 173

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6