IRSC Bachelor of Science Degree in Education

Become a teacher to make a positive impact on the future and a difference in the lives of children and teens, helping to shape them into productive adults. Employment opportunities for teachers on the Treasure Coast are excellent, especially in the high-demand fi elds of math, science, ESE and bilingual education. Area school districts seek IRSC graduates due to the comprehensive nature of the curriculum and in-service opportunities.

Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree may focus on elementary age children, teaching basic academic, social or other formative skills in a public or private school. Others choose to teach students in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics or social studies— or teach occupational, career and technical, or developmental education subjects in a private or public school at the middle-school or high-school level.

IRSC Programs

Choose from three IRSC Bachelor of Science Degree in Education programs:

• Elementary Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Exceptional Student Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsements

• Middle Grades Mathematics

IRSC also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology with a Science Education concentration for those who plan to pursue a career as a high school or middle school science teacher.

Students participate in college courses that develop teaching expertise specific to their subject area and degree, focusing on classroom management, integrating technology into learning, human development, and more. Professors model best practices in instruction and give feedback to use these techniques in the classroom. Programs offer students the opportunity to participate in multiple practicums in local schools, preparing them for their final semester internship, teaching full-time at a school under the mentorship of an experienced teacher.

Graduates of the Exceptional Student Education and Middle Grades Mathematics programs may choose to teach in other subjects, or teach occupational, career and technical subjects.

Applicants must:

• Have earned an A.A. Degree with a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA;

• Have completed EDF 2005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession;

• Complete the IRSC Application for Admission;

• Complete the IRSC Bachelor's Application and pay the $30 application fee; and

• Ensure all official transcripts are on file at IRSC Student Records.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify.