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The EXCEL Elementary Education major prepares students for a ministry in elementary teaching in a self-contained classroom by focusing on methods of instruction that promote human development and learning. A wide range of classes required in this major prepare the student in the areas of reading, language, social studies, math, science, art, and physical education. The current national and state challenge involves overcoming a pressing teacher shortage. Each year Florida school districts face the task of filling more than 16,000 teacher positions due to the following:
  • Increased student enrollment,
  • implementation of the Florida Class Size Amendment to reduce class size,
  • enactment of the federal No Child Left Behind Act mandating there be a highly qualified teacher in every core-subject classroom, and
  • a continually increasing number of teacher retirement.
(Critical Teacher Shortage Areas 2004-2005, prepared for the Florida State Board of Education)

Designed with your unique needs in mind, the EXCEL Elementary Education major prepares working adult students for elementary certification in the state of Florida.

Benefits

The EXCEL program provides a quality educational experience that makes a difference through unique, practical and affordable degree programs, grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. Through the integration of academic theory and professional practice, students become successful teachers equipped for the workplace and for life. Specific benefits include the following:
  • Flexible program
  • Accelerated classes
  • Unique Christian focus on the discipline of education
  • Increased teacher professionalism in the field
  • Rigorous academic excellence
  • Candidates who find employment in a wide range of schools in South Florida

Course Descriptions 

For a detailed listing of courses required to complete the elementary education core, click here. 

 

Course Schedules

Class schedules may be obtained here. 

 

Faculty

For a complete listing of various faculty and instructors teaching in the elementary education program, click here.

General Education Requirements 

All students completed a Bachelor's degree with the university are required to complete a minimum number of credits, 126 semester hours to be exact. Included in the 126 semester hours, each person must have completed all general education requirements (i.e., college composition, humanities, psychology, etc.). Specifics on required general college education may be obtained here.