Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Elementary Education and Teaching (Bachelor's), the application deadline for the Aug 2026 intake is Sep 30, 2026, while tuition is Tuition and fees are subject to change and are based on residency status and course load..

The programme is a 60-hour, state-approved teacher preparation programme delivered on-campus in Polk County. It builds on an Associate in Arts degree and prepares students for Florida Professional Teacher Certification in elementary education. Field experiences begin early and increase in responsibility, leading to a 12-week final internship. Students complete practicum placements in local schools within Polk County.

The programme requires 60 credits, including coursework, field experiences, and a 12-week final internship. All placements are limited to schools within Polk County.

Graduates are eligible for Florida Professional Teacher Certification in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) with ESOL and Reading endorsements.

Applicants must hold an Associate in Arts degree. A minimum GPA and completion of required prerequisite courses are required. Official transcripts and application materials must be submitted.

The programme totals about 60 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically completed in two years after the Associate in Arts degree. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Polk State College serves students from campuses and locations in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, and Lake Wales. Its academic offer includes degree and certificate programs, with study available in person, in hybrid formats, and online. Students can also choose weekend, accelerated, shift-friendly, and mini-semester schedules. The college maintains an open-door admission policy for high school graduates with a qualifying diploma and GED certificate holders, and students may begin during any term.

Career preparation is central to the college’s work. Career Services announces semester events, while Career Pathways and Corporate College add career-oriented routes through the institution. Academic and technical areas across its programs include aerospace, business, criminal justice, nursing, occupational therapy assisting, and CNC production. Polk State has offered a tuition-free CNC Production Specialist program, and aerospace education and training are part of its academic offer. A graduate has progressed to the role of Lakeland Utilities Director.

International students should expect a practical admissions process with several payment options. Applying is free, and Polk State offers grants, loans, and scholarships to help finance college. The institution provides advising and experiential learning credit and prior learning assessment, with additional information organized through its College Catalog and Student Handbook. Student life includes athletics, theatre auditions, bookstores, and access to Polk Portal and Canvas. The Winter Haven campus is at 999 Avenue H NE.