Department of Elementary Education
The Elementary Education K-6 program prepares teacher candidates to teach in elementary schools. The program through its content methods courses, and enhanced field clinical experiences, places special emphasis on diversity through coursework and learning experiences that prepare teacher candidates to work with children with special needs and students whose primary language is not English. Teacher candidates in the program provide enhanced tutoring assistance to students who are English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at local schools in surrounding districts.
The four-year program supports the university’s core values and connection to the community. Candidates graduating from the state and nationally (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) approved program have endorsements in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Reading, and Pre-kindergarten Disabilities, providing certified teachers to school districts across the state and nationally.
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.
Elementary Education Program
PreK Elementary Education Degree Program offers Elementary Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsement and It also offers stand-alone PreK Disability Endorsement.
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The program leads to Florida certification in elementary education, grades K-6 and includes English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Reading Endorsement.
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We aim to enhance our participants knowledge of the historical and legal issues surrounding the education of students whose heritage language is other than English.
"Education’s purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one."
Graduation Requirements
- Admission to the Professional Teacher Education Program
- Completion of all coursework with the required cumulative GPA of 2.50
- Completion of student teaching experience (internship)
- Completion of a portfolio which documents mastery of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs)
- Pass General Knowledge Tests and all subtests of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE)
- External evaluation of satisfactory teaching ability
- Internal evaluation of satisfactory teaching ability
Required Coursework
- 9 hrs. of English to include writing, literature, and speech
- 9 hrs. of mathematics to include college algebra or above and geometry
- 9 hrs. of science to include earth science, life science, and physical science with minimum of one associated laboratory
- 12 hrs. of social sciences to include American History and General Psychology
- 6 hrs. of humanities to include Philosophy and Fine Arts
- 3 hrs. of Pre-Teacher Education course (EDF 1005)
- 6 credit hours of ESOL (TSL 3080 and TSL 4332)
- 9 credit hours of Reading (RED 3013, RED 4519 and RED 4800)
- 30 hrs. of Professional Education courses
- 30 hrs. of Content Area courses with at least a 2.5 GPA
- 6 credit hours of student teaching (internship)
Elementary Education Program Curriculum Map
Bachelor Science Degree in PreK Elementary Education offers Elementary Education K-6 with ESOL and Reading Endorsement.
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The College of Education can be considered the cornerstone college of Florida A&M University. It was the first and only college, department, or major within the University at its inception in 1887. We are the top producer of African American teachers in the state and the nation. Elementary Education was ranked the No. 1 elementary education program in the State of Florida in 2019.
We're thrilled that you are applying for PreK Elementary Education program at Florida A&M University College of Education. Our teacher education programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and are approved by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). We are particularly happy that you are committed to teacher education and joining the force of helping kids to learn and grow in a positive way.
Contact Us
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mary Newell | mary.newell@famu.edu | (850) 599-3397 |
| Dr. Peggy Auman | peggy.auman@famu.edu | (850) 412-6650 |
| Dr. Rebecca Blankenship | rebecca.blankenship@famu.edu | (850) 599-3749 |
| Dr. Cheron Davis | cheron.davis@famu.edu | (850) 412-5330 |
| Dr. Patty Ball Thomas | patty.thomas@famu.edu | (850) 599-3170 |