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Become part of our vibrant community of enthusiastic, devoted students and faculty through Florida State University's accelerated BS/MS program in Elementary Education. As part of this program, you'll: Accelerate your professional journey with comprehensive training in a condensed timeframe. Motivate young learners now while shaping the future, creating meaningful impact in children's lives. Benefit from intimate class settings with like-minded, driven classmates. Get personalized guidance from professors invested in your achievements. Discover our distinctive STEM-oriented coursework. Obtain hands-on teaching practice beginning in your first semester through regular fieldwork. Be mentored by dynamic, seasoned educators who will equip you with essential skills to foster your students' academic growth, motivation, and innovation. Immerse yourself in all facets of elementary education alongside a talented, diverse group of peers.
Freshman admission is a holistic and selective process, and no single criterion guarantees admission. Rather, we consider all the documentation you submit, and we carefully review your academic record and test scores to ensure that you are prepared for the rigorous curriculum you will encounter at Florida State University.
The courses listed below represent the minimum required for admission consideration:
4 English courses, at least three with substantial writing requirements
4 mathematics courses at the Algebra I level and higher
3 natural science courses, at least two with laboratory experience
3 social science courses
2 sequential courses of a world language or American Sign Language
2 elective courses, preferably in the above subject areas
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University, although some departments require higher scores at the graduate level:
Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 77
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55