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Elementary Education (K-6)

The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the University of North Florida. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.

The BAE in Elementary Education (K-6) prepares future educators by providing a broad foundation of observable and measurable competencies that contribute to their personal and professional growth. These competencies should enable the educators to assist learners to realize their full potential in ways which are meaningful and satisfying to the learners and which lead them to effective participation as members of society.

Career Planning
Engaging in career planning activities is significant to student success. UNF offers customized career centers to deliver targeted programs, events, services and resources. First-Year and Exploratory students should visit the Career Services webpage and Sophomore or higher level students with a declared COEHS major should visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Career Services webpage.

Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an academic advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.

Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.

  • Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies UNF general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc). Elementary Education majors are strongly encouraged to take MGF 1113 Math for Teachers I. General Education course work must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Visit the Elementary Education Tab on the Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum: Undergraduate Programs webpage for a complete list of prerequisites. Students are encouraged to speak with College of Education faculty directly regarding questions about the teaching profession.
  • When selecting a free elective credit it is recommended to take EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators.
  • Admission into the College of Education and Human Services requires a minimum of 60 semester hours or a state of Florida AA degree with a grade point average of 2.50 or better and passing scores on all four parts of the General Knowledge (GK) test prior to 90 credit hours. Program admission requires a decision by a college administrator or faculty. Find specific admission criteria for this program on your Degree Evaluation, college website, university catalog or consult your academic advisor. For more information visit the Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) webpage.
  • A minimum grade of "C" is required in all course work.
  • When selecting Free Electives and General Education, highly recommended courses to prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) include: United States History to 1877 (AMH2010), American History (AMH2020), American Federal Government (POS2041) and World History I and II (WOH1012 and WOH1022). When selecting science courses, faculty highly recommend: BSC1005/1005L Principles of Biology, CHM1025/1025L Introduction to Chemistry, ESC2000/2000L Earth Science and PHY1020/1020L Discover How Things Work with Lab.
  • Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include: EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers. Students should consult an advisor for any additional course recommendations.
  • Students must maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.50 or better for each semester they are enrolled in a teacher education program.
  • A level 2 background check (including fingerprints) done and verified by the school district in which the field/clinical experiences will be completed is required prior to the assignment of any student to a field/clinical experience. Students not cleared by the school district will not be permitted access to schools.
  • All courses are prerequisites for Student Internship (Term 8). Courses with field lab requirements are typically completed during fall and spring terms.
  • Passing the Professional Education and Subject Area exams of the Florida Teachers Certification Exam (FTCE) is required for completion of internship and graduation.
  • Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH 2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
  • A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree.

Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15

Schedule Credit Hours
IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose 3
EDF1005 Intro to Teaching Profession (Program Prerequisite) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)
(When selecting a math course, Math for Teachers I or Elementary Statistics is recommended)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective Course 3
NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend: AMH 2010, AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C, CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)
Total Hours: 15

Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30

Schedule Credit Hours
ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar
(Select the course not taken in Term 1)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation)
(EDF2085 Intro to Diversity Educators is recommended)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 
(When selecting a math course, Math for Teachers I or Elementary Statistics is recommended)
3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective Course 3
NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend: AMH2010, AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C, CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
EDF1005 Intro to the Teaching Profession Minimum Grade C

Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a second Gen Ed Written Communication Course
(See Degree Evaluation)
3
EME2040 Intro Ed Tech for Learn Pro (Strongly Recommended) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective Course 3
NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend: AMH2010, AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C, CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)
Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include: EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers
Total Hours: 15


Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60

Schedule Credit Hours
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) 3
Select a Free Elective Course 3
Select a Free Elective Course 3
NOTE: When selecting courses in General Education and Free Electives, faculty strongly recommend: AMH2010, AMH2020, WOH1012, WOH1022, POS2041, BSC1005C, CHM1025/1025L, ESC2000/2000L and PHY1020/1020L to best prepare for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE).
Additional strongly recommended Free Electives include: EDG3373 Integrating the Arts in Elementary Formal and Informal Learning Environments and HSC3301 Health and Movement Methods for Elementary Teachers
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
General Education Requirements

Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75

Schedule Credit Hours
EDG3321 Elementary Field Experience I (co-register with LAE3210) 3
LAE3210 Foundations of Literacy (co-register with EDG3321) 3
TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang 3
EEC4321 Teaching Math in EC 3
EDF3151 Educational Psychology 3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
EDG3321 Elementary Field Experience I Minimum Grade C
LAE3210 Foundations of Literacy Minimum Grade C
TSL3080 ESOL Foundations: Culture/Lang Minimum Grade C
EEC4321 Teaching Math in EC Minimum Grade C
EDF3151 Educational Psychology Minimum Grade C

Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90

Schedule Credit Hours
LAE3211 Literacy Instruct and Assessmt (co-register with TSL4340) 3
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum (co-register with LAE3211) 3
Select one: EDG4340 Teaching all Learners in a Differentiated P-6 Classroom OR EEX4275 Instructional Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Learners in General Education Settings 3
EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior (may take in summer 3 term) 3
EDG3322 Elementary Field Experience II 3
Total Hours: 15
NOTE: Take General Knowledge (GK) Test. Submit test score results to Office of Academic Support and Information Services (OASIS) Building 57, Petway Hall, Room 1300.

Mile Marker(s)
LAE3211 Literacy Instruct and Assessmt Minimum Grade C
TSL4340 TESOL Methods and Curriculum Minimum Grade C
EDG3322 Elementary Field Experience II Minimum Grade C
Civic Literacy Requirement

Summer 

Schedule Credit Hours
SSE3313 Social Study Methods:Elem Tchr 3
Total Hours: 3

Mile Marker(s)
SSE3313 Social Study Methods:Elem Tchr Minimum Grade C
EDF4444 Assessment of Learn/Behavior Minimum Grade C
EDG4340 Teaching all Learners OR EEX4275 Inst Strat for Teach Exceptional Learners in Gen Ed 

Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105

Schedule Credit Hours
EDG4442 Elementary Field Experience III (co-register with SCE4310) 3
SCE4310 Science Methods: Elem Teachers (co-register with EDG4442) 3
MAE4013 Teaching Math Elementary 3
LAE4312 Differentiating Instruct/Ltrcy 3
EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun 3
Total Hours: 15

Mile Marker(s)
SCE4310 Science Methods: Elem Teachers Min Grade C
MAE4013 Teaching Math Elementary Min Grade C
LAE4312 Differentiating Instruct/Ltrcy Minimum Grade C
EDG4410 Classroom Managment Commun Minimum Grade C
2.5 GPA required prior to Student Internship (EDE 4943)
Professional Education Certification Exam
SAE Elementary Ed. K-6 Certification Exam

Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120

Schedule Credit Hours
EDE4943 Student Teaching Internship 9
RED4844 Supervised Literacy Practicum 3
Total Hours: 12
NOTE: All coursework must be completed satisfactorily. Student must have attempted FTCE Subject Area and Professional Education exams before enrolling in the Internship. Fall internship applications are due the 4th Friday of the previous Spring, and Spring internship applications are due the 4th Friday fo the previous Fall. 

Total Program Hours:

120

 

The Osprey Map is not a contract between the University of North Florida and the student. It should be used as a general guide for the purpose of meeting requirements and constructing course schedules. The Map may be altered periodically to meet the objectives of the academic program or the university.