Earn your bachelor's degree to teach students in preschool and grades K-3
SPC is re-launching its Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) Bachelor of Science Degree to help fill the need for qualified teachers in Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs and grades K-3.
As additional elementary schools are enrolling children as early as three years of age, more skilled teachers are required that understand how to meet the developmental needs of young children. There is a high demand for teachers who specialize in early childhood education to fill that void in the public school system.
This degree prepares students to teach ages 3 through grade 3 and allows graduates to earn teacher certification in PreK/Primary as well as endorsements in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Reading.
This academic program prepares you for the following careers. All job data is provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
29,670
2033
33,080
Percent Change
12
Projected Job Openings
3630
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary Data
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area Average
Florida Average
Projected employment for Florida
2023 Employment
66,500
2033
74,600
Percent Change
12
Projected Job Openings
5500
Skills you learn in SPC's Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) B.S. Degree
- Creation of safe, inclusive classroom environments to support learners across academic and developmental domains
- Collaboration with parents/guardians, peers, administrators, and community members to support young children's learning
- Using a variety of data to make decisions to improve student learning
- Applying developmentally appropriate, multidimensional instruction
Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) with Infused ESOL and Reading Endorsements Bachelor of Science
PKPED-BS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Spring 2024 (630)
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Spring 2024 (630), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Summary
The Bachelor of Science in Pre-kindergarten/Primary Education (PKPED-BS) prepares students to teach ages 3 through grade 3 and allows graduates to earn an endorsement in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) and Reading.
Graduation Requirements
GPA:
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for graduation; a grade of "C" or higher is required in all courses.
GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY:
Six credits with an international or diversity focus. This requirement may have been satisfied in the first 60 semester hours.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.
CIVIC LITERACY:
As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
Academic Pathways
The Academic Pathway is a tool for students that lists the following items:- the recommended order in which to take the program courses
- suggested course when more than one option exists
- which semester each course is typically offered
- if the course has a prerequisite
- courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)
Please verify the Academic Pathway lists your correct starting semester.
Program Leadership Information
Florida CIP Code
1101312101 - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Federal CIP Code
13.1210 - Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Earn your A.A. and bachelor's degrees at SPC
SPC's Pre-Kindergarten Primary Education A.A. Transfer Plan transfers to our Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) Bachelor of Science Degree.
