Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (K-6) with ESOL/Reading Endorsement
The Bachelor’s in Elementary Education (K-6) with ESOL/Reading Endorsement prepares Elementary Education teachers.
Contact Information
Robyn L. Klein
Director of Elementary and Secondary Education Programs and Senior Instructor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Phone: 561-297-3877
Campus: Boca
The Bachelor’s in Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading Endorsement for grades K-6 degree program prepares students for a rewarding career working with elementary-aged children. Our program aims to connect candidates to the most cutting-edge content knowledge and diverse pedagogical practices. In addition, we are committed to developing self-assured individuals who become motivated, caring, and reflective teachers.
The program is proudly accredited by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and nationally by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The state of Florida has recognized FAU as the best Elementary Education program in the state.
This program is a four-year degree program; however, students who enter with a completed Associate of Arts degree can complete the program within 2-2.5 years. Courses in the program are offered in various formats (e.g., fully online, hybrid, face-to-face), and the tuition costs at FAU are among the lowest in the nation (See full details about tuition rates), making the degree accessible to many.
Students are connected with local school districts for different kinds of field experiences. Students enrolled in courses with fieldwork components are required to apply for field placement and obtain a security clearance badge. Then, students are placed in a classroom to complete their field experiences. Learn more about our field experience program.
Once admitted, students are assigned a faculty advisor, who will advise and guide them through program development (see the overview at the bottom of the page) and degree completion.
Note: Students completing the degree are eligible for certification in Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading endorsement. Students must submit passing Professional Education and Subject Area Exams before being admitted into the student teaching semester.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
Prerequisite Courses |
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| EDF 2005* - (3 credits Intro to Teaching Profession (requires 15 hours field component) |
| EME 2040 - (3 credits) Intro to Technology for Educators |
First Semester |
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| LAE 4353 - (3 credits) Language Arts and Literature: Birth – Grade 8 |
| TSL 4080 - (3 credits) Intro to Theories and Practices of TESOL |
| ARE 4313 - (3 credits) Art: Elementary School |
| EDF 3203 - (3 credits) Equity Issues in Multicultural Education |
| EME 4312 - (3 credits) Educational Technology for 21st Century Teachers |
Second Semester |
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| MAE 4310 - (3 credits) Mathematics Content and Standards for K-6 Teachers |
| SCE 4113 - (3 credits) Science Content and Standards for K-6 Teachers |
| EDF 3430 - (3 credits) Educational Measurement and Evaluation |
| EDF 3210 - (3 credits) Applied Learning Theory |
| EEX 4070 - (3 credits Inclusive Education for General Educators |
Third Semester |
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| RED 4308*(P) - (3 credits) Reading Development I: Birth – Grade 3 |
| RED 4750 (P) - (3 credits) Reading Development II: Grades 3 – 8 |
| SCE 4350 - (3 credits) Principles & Methods: K-9 School Science |
| SSE 4150 - (3 credits) K-9 Social Studies |
Fourth Semester |
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| EDG 3324**(P) - (3 credits) Effective Teaching Practices |
| EEX 4616 (P) - (3 credits) Classroom Management for Inclusive Elementary Schools |
| MAE 4350 - (3 credits) Principles & Methods: K-9 School Math |
| RED 4552 (P) - (3 credits) Reading Diagnosis & Remediation: Pre-K--Grade 8 |
| TSL 4081*(P) - (3 credits) TESOL Issues & Practices |
Final Semester (All courses listed above must be completed prior to student teaching) |
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| EDE 4943 (P) - (3-9 credits) Student Teaching-Elementary--Fall or Spring Semester |
| RED 4348 (P) - (3 credits) Supervised Literacy Practicum |
Notes
*Denotes Field Experience Hours
** Denotes 90 Field Experience Hours
(P)Students must be admitted and programmed into the College of Education prior to enrolling in these courses.
Courses in BOLD are not offered in the summer
Courses in the third, fourth, and final semesters require LAE 4353 and TSL 4080 as a pre-requisite UPPER DIVISION TOTAL: 63-69 credits
Revised July, 2025
Admission Requirements
All students seeking admission to the 4+1 Bachelor's/Master's program in Elementary Education must first meet the University general upper-division admission requirements. In addition, each applicant must:
- Have attained an overall grade point average of 2.5 or higher;
- Be assigned to and programmed by an academic advisor; and
- Be recommended for admission to the program by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and be approved by the Office for Academic Student Services;
- Passed all sections of the General Knowledge (GK) Exam
Students must be formally admitted into the College of Education prior to enrolling in EDG 3324, RED 4308, RED 4750, RED 4552, EEX 4616, EDE 4943, and RED 4348 (during the student teaching semester).
| Course Number/Subject | Notes to Read Carefully |
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| 1. General Knowledge (GK) Exam | All sections of the GK exam must be passed in order to be fully programmed. |
| 2. EDF 2005 and EME 2040 | Or community college equivalents are program prerequisite requirements |
| 3. See Undergraduate Catalog | For General Education Lower Division Preparation requirements |
| 4. Grading Policy | Students must pass ALL Teacher Education courses with a “C” or better. A “C-” is not considered a passing grade, and the course must be retaken |
| 5. Out-of-State Transfer Students | Must take EDG 3324 at FAU |
| 6. EDG 3324 | By permission only. Student must meet COE eligibility requirements and be fully programmed before registering for this course. Requires one day per week in a public school setting during the fall or spring semester. Not offered in the summer term. |
| 7. EDG 3324 Grading Policy | If a student earns a “D” or an “F” in the field evaluation component or a “D” or an “F” in the course work component, then the highest grade the student can receive for the course is a “C-“. A “C-“ is not considered a passing grade, and the course must be retaken. No student can take any ETP class more than twice. |
| 8. TSL 4081 | By permission only. Student must meet COE eligibility requirements before registering for this course. Not offered in the summer term. Students should plan to enroll in this course during the fall or spring semester. |
| 9. LiveText | An active Live Text account is requirement for all program coursework |
| 10. RED 4308/RED 4750 | Students must pass RED 4308 or must be taken concurrently with RED 4750. RED 4308 must be taken prior to RED 4552. |
| 11. TSL 4080 | Students must pass TSL 4080 prior to taking TSL 4081. TSL 4080 may not be taken concurrently in one semester with TSL 4081. |
| 12. Field Experience in School Settings | Are required in some Elementary Education methods courses |
| 13. Student Teaching | All program courses must be completed prior to being placed for student teaching. Both Professional and Subject area sections of FTCE must be passed prior to being placed for student teaching. |
| 14. EDE 4943 (Student Teaching) | Requires that the student is in a public school setting five full days a week during the school day during the fall or spring semester. |
| 15. EDE 4945 (One-Year Student Teaching Option) | Students who choose the one-year student option (EDE 4945) will not enroll in EDG 3324. Since the content of that course will be integrated into the fall semester portion of this student teaching option, students will also enroll in RED 4552 and TSL 4081 in the fall semester with EDE 4945. |
| 16. State of Florida Teacher Certification | Requires all applicants to be fingerprinted and screened by the FBI for felony convictions. School districts also require a fingerprint check and screening for school-based clinical teaching assignments. Students with felony records will NOT be permitted to be placed in internship settings and will NOT be permitted to successfully complete the program of studies for their degree and/or certification. Consequently, students with a record of felony convictions(s) will NOT be eligible for admission to a teacher preparation program at Florida Atlantic University. |
| 17. Contact the Office of Academic and Student Services (OASS) for Help | Boca Raton Campus (561) 297-3570 |
Revised July, 2025
How to Apply
APPLICANTS
Applicants must first apply to FAU as a First year/freshman (applying immediately after high school) or transfer student (already earned 12 or more college credits after graduation; earned an Associates degree, or seeking a 2nd Bachelor's).
Once admitted to FAU, students who have earned 60 Credit hours, a cumulative 2.5 GPA and have passed all sections of the General Knowledge Test are invited to apply to the College of Education (COE) and the Department of Special Education (DSE) - Bachelor’s in Exceptional Student Education degree program.