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Bachelor of Science
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Program Code: S100
Career Pathway: Education
Program Description: The Bachelor of Science in Education Exceptional Student Education is eligible for a Florida Professional Certification in ESE K-12, Reading, and ESOL-English to Speakers of Other Languages. The B.S. in ESE is designed to qualify its graduates to teach ESE placements for inclusive and self-contained settings in grades K 12.
Admission to Broward College does not constitute admission to the Teacher Education Program; a supplemental application is also required. Students must meet all Teacher Education Program admission requirements before acceptance into the program. In addition to the required coursework, students must pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams. Students desiring to enter a general education classroom at the elementary school level may complete this program and take an optional subject area exam in Elementary Education K-6.
The Bachelor of Science in Education uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, from a regionally accredited college or university for entry into the program; these must include 36 hours of General Education Core Requirements, as well as the lower division requirement course: EDF 1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession.
Once accepted into the Teacher Education Program, you can receive your bachelor's degree in education in as little as two years or five semesters. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered on all three Broward College campuses: North, Central, and South. Blended and fully online classes are limited and also available.
Graduation Requirements: To graduate students must successfully demonstrate the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, a GPA of 2.5 or above, completion of required field hours, and passing scores on all three Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he/she has met all requirements for admission.
Program Code: S500A
Career Pathway: Education
Program Description: The Bachelor of Science in Education for Middle Grades Mathematics Education (BS in Math 5-9) is designed to qualify its graduates to teach math in grades 5-9. This program is eligible for a Florida Professional Certification in Math 5-9.
Admission to Broward College does not constitute admission to the Teacher Education Program; a supplemental application is also required. Students must meet all Teacher Education Program admission requirements before acceptance into the program. In addition to the required coursework, students must pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
The Bachelor of Science in Education uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, from a regionally accredited college or university for entry into the program; these must include 36 hours of General Education Core Requirements as well as math pre-requisites, up to four math pre-requisites may be outstanding prior to admission.
Once accepted into the Teacher Education Program, you can receive your bachelor's degree in education in as little as two years or five semesters. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered on all three Broward College campuses: North, Central, and South. Blended and fully online classes are limited and also available.
Graduation Requirements: To graduate students must successfully demonstrate the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, a GPA of 2.5 or above, completion of required field hours, and passing scores on all three Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he/she has met all requirements for admission.
Program Code: S500B
Career Pathway: Education
Program Description: The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education is eligible for a Florida Professional Certification in Math Grades 6-12.
Admission to Broward College does not constitute admission to the Teacher Education Program; a supplemental application is also required. Students must meet all Teacher Education Program admission requirements before acceptance into the program. In addition to the required coursework, students must pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
The Bachelor of Science in Education uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, from a regionally accredited college or university for entry into the program; these must include 36 hours of General Education Core Requirements, lower division math pre-requisites up to 4 pre-requisites may be outstanding prior to admission.
Once accepted into the Teacher Education Program, you can receive your bachelor's degree in education in as little as two years or five semesters. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered on all three Broward College campuses: North, Central, and South. Blended and fully online classes are limited and also available.
Graduation Requirements: To graduate students must successfully demonstrate the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, a GPA of 2.5 or above, completion of required field hours, and passing scores on all three Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he/she has met all requirements for admission.
Program Code: S300
Career Pathway: Education
Program Description: The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Biology grades 6-12 is designed to qualify its graduates to teach Biology in grades 6-12. This program is eligible for a Florida Professional Certification in Biology 6-12.
Admission to Broward College does not constitute admission to the Teacher Education Program; a supplemental application is also required. Students must meet all Teacher Education Program admission requirements before acceptance into the program. In addition to the required coursework, students must pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
The Bachelor of Science in Education uses a 2+2 model requiring the completion of an Associate of Arts Degree, from a regionally accredited college or university for entry into the program; these must include 36 hours of General Education Core Requirements as well as science pre-requisites, up to four science pre-requisites may be outstanding prior to admission.
Once accepted into the Teacher Education Program, you can receive your bachelor's degree in education in as little as two years or five semesters. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered on all three Broward College campuses: North, Central, and South. Blended and fully online classes are limited and also available.
Graduation Requirements: To graduate students must successfully demonstrate the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, a GPA of 2.5 or above, completion of required field hours, and passing scores on all three Florida Teacher Certification Exams.
Admission requirements are subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he/she has met all requirements for admission.
Program Code: S600C
Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Program Description: The Bachelor of Science in Biosecurity with Teaching Focus track focuses on entomology, genetics, plants, and other aspects of environmental science which focus on living organisms, alongside the Teacher Education Program courses necessary to teach in the K 12 districts.
Program Code: S600D
Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Program Description: The Physical Science with Teaching Focus track focuses on geology, hydrogeology, oceanography, and other aspects of environmental science which focus on inorganic/non-living matter, alongside the Teacher Education Program courses necessary to teach in the K 12 districts.
At Broward College, you can choose to earn your bachelor's degree in exceptional student education, middle school or high school mathematics, middle school science, or high school biology.
Your Teacher Education Program instructors are experienced K12 teachers. With their background in education, they are able to share with you the most current and innovative teaching strategies. Your instructors also provide you with individualized attention that will ensure your success within our program.
The college's diverse student population will provide you with experience in working with different cultures, similar to those you will see in the K12 classrooms you will teach in. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes for our programs are available on all three main Broward College Campuses: South, Central, and North. We also offer select blended and fully online courses.
Students in the Teacher Education Program will participate in field experiences in real K12 classrooms in Broward County in every semester of their program.
Qualified public school teachers are currently in demand all over the state of Florida. Certified teachers in the critical shortage areas include mathematics, science, and exceptional student education (Bureau of Labor Statistics), which are all subjects we cover in our Teacher Education Program.
Explore the Career Path for Teachers
The Teacher Education Program has over 80 graduates from our five programs and over 75% are currently teaching in their field. Graduates are not only teaching in public schools in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties but also in private and charter schools in the tri-county area. Additionally, some graduates have chosen to return to school to pursue a master's degree in education or a content area.
See teaching jobs nowEntering a career in teaching will be both a rewarding and challenging experience, enriching the lives of Florida's students one day at a time. Here are some things to consider as you explore a career in teaching:
The Teacher Education Program instructors are experienced K12 teachers. With their background in education, they are able to share with you the most current and innovative teaching strategies. The instructors also provide you with individualized attention that will ensure your success with the program.
Once accepted into the Teacher Education Program, you can receive your bachelor's degree in education in as little as two years or five semesters. Morning, afternoon, and evening classes are offered on all three Broward College main campuses: South, Central, and North. Select blended and fully online classes are also available.
Students will take their methods and practicum courses in one of the four TEP Connected Classrooms. Connected Classrooms are technology-enriched learning environments that mirror the K12 classrooms in Broward County. Students will have the opportunity to learn with iPads, Macbooks, interactive whiteboards, clickers, slates, document cameras, and more.
An integral part of the Teacher Education Program is the field experience completed throughout the course of the program. Students will participate in diverse field experiences in real K12 classrooms from the first semester in the program.
Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Science in Education programs
ESE K-12 Program Students A-M, Secondary Math (Middle/6-12), and Secondary Biology
Crystal Umana
Academic Advisor TEP
cumana@broward.edu | 954-201-2503
ESE K-12 Program Students N-Z
Alejandro Matias Castillo
Academic Advisor TEP
amatias@broward.edu | 954-201-2504
Education Plan: Developing an academic plan is one of the most important things you can do to ensure success at Broward College and beyond. For this reason, it is mandatory for all degree-seeking students to complete an academic plan during their first term. Students must develop an education plan with the TEP Advisor to plan the appropriate coursework through graduation (to include pre-requisite/foreign language/general ed requirements). Please note any deviation from an Educational Plan may result in a delay in the student's expected graduation term due to course scheduling and mandatory upper-division requirements. Students should always consult with their TEP advisor before making any changes to their education plan. All updates must be requested via email. If a student withdraws or does not pass a course an update is required, it is the student's responsibility to request an update.
Education Plan Requests: first-term students: Register for courses in your respective admission term by using the suggested course list in your acceptance letter. Once you have registered send an email to your assigned advisor with the number of courses you wish to take per term along with your student number. *The request may take 2-3 weeks during peak times to complete.
Program Students: You may request an initial education plan or update by emailing your assigned advisor the number of courses you wish to take per term with your student number. Be sure to include a description of the changes if requesting an update (withdrawal/non-attendance/retake).
Transfer Credit: Awarding of transfer credit toward a Bachelor of Science degree is determined at the point of college admission. Lower division courses will be evaluated and awarded by the Registrar at Broward College. Upper-division courses will be awarded on a case-by-case basis. Students must provide course descriptions and syllabi for each transfer course. Transfer courses are approved by the Academic Dean.
Advising Appointments: Students may schedule an appointment via Navigate. *If you are unable to schedule an appointment via Navigate students may call 954-201-2500.
Financial Aid
Students may apply for financial aid. Broward College also offers scholarships and a convenient application to apply for all available awards.
To apply to the Teacher Education Program at Broward College you must complete the following:
Broward College Application: Complete a credit application for Broward College.
Submit the following documents:
Yes, students in Broward College's Teacher Education Program are eligible for all financial aid through the Financial Aid department at Broward College. Students who are fully admitted into the Teacher Education Program are eligible for the Bachelor's Degree Scholarship. Fully admitted students are also eligible for the Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Scholarship.
Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). To read the full SACSCOC Accreditation statement, please visit our Institutional Accreditation page.
EDF1005, MAC1105, MAC1114, MAC1140, MAC2311, and STA2023 are required for admission into this program. Students may be provisionally admitted with up to four pending pre-requisite courses. Students may complete pending prerequisites once admitted into the Bachelor's program.
EDF1005, MAC1105, MAC1114, MAC1140, MAC2311, MAC2312, and STA2023 are required for admission into this program. Students may be provisionally admitted with up to four pending pre-requisite courses. Students may complete pending prerequisites once admitted into the Bachelor's program.
EDF1005, BSC2010/L, BSC2011/L, CHM1045/L, and CHM1046/L are required for admission into this program. Students may be provisionally admitted with up to four pending pre-requisite courses. Students may complete pending prerequisites once admitted into the Bachelor's program.
Submit: students are required to complete the General Knowledge Exam (GKE) prior to the practicum semester.
To register for the exam please visit the FTCE/FELE Register. Be sure to sign up for all four parts of the exam (English, Reading, Math, and the Essay) and list Broward College as a recipient of the scores. The exams are computer-based through the Pearson Testing Centers.
Unofficial score reports may be emailed to your assigned advisor.
Pass: the Subject area and Professional Exam
Maintain: a minimum GPA of 2.5, passing all courses with a grade of 'C' or better
Complete: all general education requirements (36 general education credits) prior to graduation including EDF1005 and any program prerequisites
Attend: field experience assignments per course featuring required placement hours
Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Broward College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Broward College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
If you completed your AA degree or are in your last term to complete your AA degree, apply to one of our bachelor's programs.
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