Pre-K/Primary Education
Program

The Pre-K / Primary Education program (age 3 to grade 3) is designed to provide intentional learning experiences to enhance student knowledge of young children, increase engagement and advocacy in the early childhood community, and provide opportunities for personal growth. Students are afforded the opportunity to work with children within the public schools as well as a variety of community-based settings.

The Pre-K/Primary program coursework is developed to meet state certification requirements and follow guidelines provided by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC); the International Reading Association (IRA); and the Division of Early Childhood (DEC). The courses provide in-depth, research-based knowledge on key areas for early childhood professionals working with children ages 3-8.

Admission to the Program

Those entering the College of Education and Human Services must meet University admissions requirements as well as specific COEHS admissions criteria. Admission Requirements to COEHS are:

•  An AA degree from a Florida institution,  
• A GPA of 2.5 or higher,
• The 3 COEHS prerequisites met with a"C" grade or higher, and
• All 4 parts of the General Knowledge exam passing scores provided.

Notes

• The Professional Ed and Subject Area exams passing scores are required prior to graduation. Passing ALL FTCE scores (General Knowledge, Professional Education, and Subject Area Exams) are required to graduate.
• Some courses may be offered once a year, be sure to consult the course schedule each semester.
• Know the prerequisites to courses on the degree audit.
• A minimum of 48 hours at the 3000-4000 level must be satisfied to graduate.