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As an elementary educator, you'll play a pivotal role in molding young minds and fostering academic achievement, fairness, diversity appreciation, and community values across varied learning environments. Modern classrooms demand teachers equipped to navigate education's evolving terrain. Nova Southeastern University's Florida-certified program serves as your foundational launchpad.
Earning a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from NSU offers dual advantages. This degree equips you with both the theoretical understanding and practical skills to enhance pupil outcomes while positioning you as a standout educational leader. NSU's program incorporates innovative instructional strategies and proven methodologies. Through immersive simulations and hands-on teaching opportunities within one of America's most culturally diverse districts, you'll gain expertise in addressing varied learning needs. Graduates emerge ready to pursue Florida teaching credentials, with additional options to qualify for specialized certifications in literacy instruction and English language learner support (ESOL).
If you’re planning to attend college for the first time after graduating from high school, you’re considered a freshman applicant at Nova Southeastern University.
Proof of English language proficiency with a passing score on one of the following:
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test
IELTS: 6.0 or higher on the test module
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo Test of English: 105 or higher
PTE Academic: Overall score of 54 or higher
iTEP Academic: Overall score of 3.9 or higher
Passing Level 4 or higher from TALK English Schools
Completion and passing of ELS Level 112 Intensive Program English for Academic Purposes
SAT verbal scores of 520 or higher or ACT English score of 20