Elementary Education, Bachelor of Science

Elementary level teachers provide fundamental life skills to young children. They introduce important concepts for life-long learning such as reading, writing, arithmetic, and science.

The program ends in a semester-long, 15-week student teaching internship. Students in the program will fulfil Florida's requirements to become certified teacher.

Courses are offered mostly in traditional and hybrid formats. Students attend courses just one to two days per week.

Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 7 per cent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Rising student enrollment should increase demand for Kindergarten and elementary teachers, but employment growth will vary by region.

Located in the coastal heart of the Florida panhandle, Northwest Florida State College (NWF) has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida’s public system of 28 state and community colleges, Northwest Florida State College offers bachelor’s degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates. The college’s primary service district stretches from the Gulf of Mexico to the Alabama state line.

Our mission is improving lives by providing a high-quality, globally competitive education that is a catalyst for cultural, civic, and economic development throughout the region.

Northwest Florida State College is fully committed to diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. We are responsible for inclusion in all forms.

Northwest Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.