OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
INFORMATION SHEET
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
The Bachelor of Science in Education provides students with the skills necessary to become effective educators.
Specialization Areas
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Elementary Education
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Exceptional Student Education
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Secondary Biology
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Secondary Earth / Space Science
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Secondary Mathematics
Admission Requirements
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Conferred Associate of Arts Degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Demonstrate proficiency of the College-Level Academic Skills (CLAS) set
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Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA for all higher education classes
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Passing score on all four sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination, General Knowledge Test
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Volunteer clearance from Volusia County Schools
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Complete a Bachelor of Science in Education Program application
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Complete prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or higher
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Common Education prerequisites for all specializations
Common Education Courses - ALL Specializations
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EDF 1005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDF 2085 - Introduction to Diversity for Educators (formerly EDG 2701)
EME 2040 - Introduction to Education Technology
3 sem. hrs.
3 sem. hrs.
3 sem. hrs.
Students who concentrate in Secondary Mathematics or any Secondary Science must also complete the subject area
specialization core courses. Specific information and course recommendations are available from Academic Advising.
Secondary Biology Education
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MAC2311 with Lab
BSC1010 with Lab
BSC1011 with Lab
CHM1045 with Lab
PHY2048 with Lab
PHY1053 with Lab
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
Secondary Earth / Space Science Education
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MAC2311 with Lab
GLY2010 with Lab
OCE1001
BSC1010 with Lab AND BSC1011 with Lab
CHM1045 with Lab AND CHM1046 with Lab
PHY2048 with Lab AND PHY2049 with Lab
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
3 sem. hrs.
8 sem. hrs.
8 sem. hrs.
8 sem. hrs.
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Secondary Mathematics Education
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MAC2311 with Lab
MAC2312 with Lab
MACXXXX
MTGXXXX
MASXXXX
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
4 sem. hrs.
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Note:
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Students who have not taken two years of the same foreign language in high school, will need to complete two semesters or 8 credit hours of the same foreign
language at the college level to meet the state foreign language requirement to graduate.
n Students must also complete the state mandated 36 hours of general education core prior to graduation: Communications - 9 hrs; Mathematics - 6 hrs; Sciences - 6 hrs;
Humanities, Cultural, Aesthetic - 3 hrs; Behavioral and Social Sciences - 3 hrs; Health and Wellness - 3 hrs; Political, Economic, and Business - 3 hrs; Historical and Global - 3hrs.
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OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
INFORMATION SHEET
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION
Apply Today!
n Submit an Application
u Online at www.DaytonaState.edu; or
u Download an application at www.DaytonaState.edu and submit by mail, fax, or in person at any campus; or
u Apply in person at any campus
n Submit final, official high school or GED transcripts and final, official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions you have
attended.
n Take the Florida Teacher Certification Examination, General Knowledge (GK) Test
u Must include all four subtests: Essay, English Language Skills, Reading, Mathematics
u Testing information and online registration are available at www.fl.nesinc.com
n Submit official scores from the General Knowledge Test to the Admissions Office
n Complete a Volusia County Volunteer Application Form
u Visit www.daytonastate.edu/education/ to download the form
u Complete sections 1 and 3-5. In section 3 indicate for College Name "Daytona State College" and Professor's Name
"admissions@daytonastate.edu" Incomplete or inaccurate information will delay your results.
u Please review Florida Statute 1012.315 for a list of disqualifying offenses.
n Once admitted to the program register for SLS 3355: Orientation to BS in Education Programs, along with your other classes.
SLS 3355 is a four hour session that takes place prior to the beginning of the semester and must be completed in the first
semester of enrollment. For assistance with selecting additional classes, please visit an Academic Advisor at any campus.
Students who have not earned an Associate of Arts degree will be accepted into the AA Education degree track that corresponds
to their area of interest while the AA degree is being completed. Students who have an AA that is either not equivalent to a
Florida AA or does not include all of the pre-requisite courses cannot be accepted to the program, but will be offered enrollment
as a non-degree seeking student while taking prerequisite courses.
Contact Us
Admissions Office
Academic Advising
Dr. Les Potter, Chair, Education
DB Bldg 100, Room 118
DB Bldg 100, Room 105
DB Bldg 100, Room 226A
(386) 506-3059
(386) 506-3661
(386) 506-3528
admissions@DaytonaState.edu
advising@DaytonaState.edu
potterl@DaytonaState.edu
All correspondence can be mailed or faxed to:
Admissions Office
Daytona State College
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
FAX: (386) 506-3940 Note: Faxed transcripts will not be accepted.
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