Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Nova Southeastern University

Program Details

Become a teacher for K-6 grade students, helping to shape the lives of future generations, with this online elementary education degree. You will learn to promote academic excellence, equity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and social responsibility in diverse educational settings. 

The curriculum, which is regularly updated to ensure it remains current, covers best practices and cutting-edge teaching methods. Courses in this online elementary education degree may include:

  • Elementary School Classroom Management
  • Educational Assessment of Exceptional and Elementary Students
  • Educational Psychology
  • Cross-cultural Studies

In addition to online courses, this program also offers mentorship opportunities and both simulated and real-world classroom experiences. This provides the opportunity to perform the duties of an elementary classroom teacher within the classroom setting.  

Graduates are ready to sit for Florida state certification exams and can apply for endorsements in reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Nova Southeastern University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview

Additional Info

  • Applicants participate in the interview during an immersive, on-campus orientation