Undergraduate Degrees in Teaching and Learning

In FIU’s Department of Teaching and Learning, we offer offer undergraduate programs that prepare students to lead, coach and innovate across classrooms, communities and performance settings. Our degrees in early childhood education, elementary education and exceptional student education prepares educators who shape learning during the most critical years of development. Our sport and exercise science program prepares graduates for dynamic careers in health, wellness, human performance and sport-related industries.

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  • BS in Early Childhood Education

    The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education prepares you to teach children from birth through grade 3, combining coursework in child development, literacy and family engagement. Majors include: 

    • Early Childhood Development (offered in person and online)
    • Prekindergarten/Primary Education: Age 3 through Grade 3 and Reading/ESOL Endorsement

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  • BS in Elementary Education

    The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education prepares you to teach students in grades K-6 through coursework and classroom-based learning, with tracks designed for teacher preparation and education-related fields. Majors include:

    • Grades K-6 with ESOL and Reading Endorsements 
    • Career Development

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  • BS in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

    The Bachelor of Science in Exceptional Student Education can give you the skills to design and implement strategies that help all learners succeed, with hands-on experience in classrooms. Majors include: 

    • Special Education, Educational Foundations and Policy (offered in person and online)

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  • BS in Sport and Exercise Science

    The Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science explores how the body moves, performs and adapts, with opportunities for professional certifications, career preparation, and early interview eligibility for FIU's Physical Therapy program. 

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Minors in Education

We offer a minor in Education, as well as a minor in FIUTeach STEM Teaching, that can expand your knowledge as you pursue your major academic program of study. These minors provide coursework that fulfill partial requirements for teaching certification in the state of Florida. To add a minor, contact your advisor.

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Contact the Department of Teaching and Learning

Modesto A. Maidique Campus
11200 SW 8th Street, ZEB 268

Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2003

tchlrn@fiu.edu