Major
Elementary Education
Elementary Education
We’re not just preparing you to teach. We're preparing you to support the world’s children. Once you complete your coursework and pass the Florida Teaching Certification Exams (FTCEs), you'll be eligible for Florida certification to teach grades K-6 and endorsements in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and reading.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
Flagler College's Elementary Education program gives you state-of-the-art instruction, hands-on experience, and the chance to engage in real classrooms. All Elementary Education majors at Flagler College are trained to teach reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science.
Every student at Flagler College also gets a broad-based education with Core, our groundbreaking general education program. At Flagler, we're dedicated to educating the whole person. We foster intellectual, social, and personal transformation in our students.
Find a list of all your courses and four-year plan below.
Major Coursework Four-Year Career Plan
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Elementary Education News
News
Explore what’s happening with students and alumni in the Elementary Education program at Flagler College.
- Read: 12 Flagler alums nominated for Teacher of the Year 2025.
- Read about Flagler students' experiences learning to teach in Germany (2024)
- Read: Flagler College Education Program Ranks First in the State
- Read: Elementary Education Alum Sets Sail on Deep-Sea Research Expedition
- Read: Twelve Flagler Alumni Nominated for St. Johns County Teacher of the Year
Meet our Faculty
Meet our Faculty
Our faculty will teach, challenge, and inspire you. Find out who your next mentor might be.
- Sandra Davis, Elementary Education Coordinator, Professor
- Edgwidge Bryant, ESOL Coordinator, Professor
- Cheryl McCarthy, Professor
- Carl Williams, Professor
- Tiffany Ohlson, Assistant Professor
- Full Department Directory
Why Flagler?
Why Flagler?
High-impact programs, taught by world-class faculty. A tight-knit, inclusive academic community where all people and ideas are welcome. All in a historically rich, uniquely beautiful Atlantic coast setting.
Forge your path in this world. Start here.
An exceptional, affordable education
Tuition at Flagler College is below the national average. You’ll receive an exceptional private education at an affordable cost.
Explore options for available financial aid and scholarships to the right.
Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
A major in Elementary Education prepares students for a growing field of career opportunities or graduate studies.
Given the growing public school enrollment numbers and the ever-growing demand for smaller class sizes— the demand for teachers will only increase. You will graduate ready to meet that nationwide need.
Your opportunities also include more than classroom teaching! You'll graduate prepared for a wide variety of careers or graduate school, including Flagler College's graduate education programs.
Read more below.
What Can I Do With a Major in Education?
