Program Information
BS Degree - Code 622500 - Catalog 2025/2026
Donald May, Chair, Education, 386-506-3442, Donald.May@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The Bachelor of Science in Physics 6-12 will provide the instructional programs that will produce highly qualified, State certified teachers ready for entry in a 6-12 environment. The fundamentals of the program embrace diversity, promote ethics in education, focus on student excellence and enhance teaching and learning through innovative instructional practices.
Description:
The State of Florida approved program fulfills the education courses, professional education competencies, and practical experience required to obtain a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate in Physics 6-12.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Demonstrate mastery of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAP) and Professional Education Competencies (PEC).
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Demonstrate mastery of Reading Competencies 1-2.
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Demonstrate mastery of the Subject Area Competencies (SAC) and Skills for Teacher Certification in Physics 6-12.
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Attain additional Uniform Core Curriculum Content.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing their FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grants, loans and work programs available see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Submit a Bachelor of Science in Education application for Admission to the Admissions Office or online through https://www.daytonastate.edu.
- Posses a conferred Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Provide an official transcript from all previous institutions attended. International students must have their transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) naces.org/members.htm
- Complete all college coursework with a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
- Earn a grade "C" or higher in the following prerequisite courses: EDF1005, EEX2010, MAC2311C (4 credits), MAC2312C (4 credits), MAC2313C (4 credits), PHY2048C and PHY2049C , and CHM1045C and CHM1046C.
- Submit passing score reports for at least 2 of the 4 FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT) subtests or the FTCE Physics 6-12 Subject Area Examination (SAE). Please contact the School of Education at (386) 506-3770 for additional test preparation resources. Click here for more information or to register for the exam.
- Posses Volusia County Schools Volunteer clearance:
- Complete the Volunteer Online Application on the VCS Volunteer/Partnership Program's website at: Volusia County Schools Volunteer
- All students who are going to complete their field hours must complete the volunteer application by visiting the district website or to complete an application at the Raptor Kiosk (if available at the Volusia school site). Click on the URL of choice and complete the application. On the third page of the online application, be sure to check the following:
- In the 'Affiliations' column, the box marked 'other' and type in 'DSC Junior Intern'
- In the 'Organizations' column, the box marked 'Daytona State College'
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Once submitted, the online application will be re-directed to the VIPS Department for approval. The application will stay on a “hold” queue until the volunteer applicant has visited the Volusia County school of choice and has scanned an ID into the visitor module. Provided that the applicant clears the sexual predator/offender database performed by the Raptor System, then, the application will be approved and an email will be generated by the system that will inform the applicant of their volunteer status.
- For questions, please contact Ashorda Foley (386-255-7190 x 38379).
- For a list of disqualifying offenses view Florida Statute 1012.315. Please note, the offenses may prevent program completion and future employment in the field of education.
Additional Completion Requirements
- Undertake and pass SLS3355L in their first semester of enrollment.
- Fulfill 36 credit hours of General Education coursework.
- Conclude two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same college level foreign language.
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program specific and prerequisite courses.
Program Credit Requirements
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AA Degree |
60.00 |
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BSED Program Specific
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60.00 |
| TOTAL |
... |
120.00 |
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| SLS3355L | Orientation to Education Programs Lab | 0 |
| TSL3080 | ESOL Issues and Strategies I | 3 |
| EDG4323 | Professional Teaching Practices | 3 |
| EDF4430 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| MAP2302C | Differential Equations and Lab | 3 |
| TSL4081 | ESOL Issues and Strategies II | 3 |
| PHY3101 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY4424 | Geometrical and Physical Optics | 3 |
| EME3434 | Integrating Technology into Math and Science | 3 |
| EEX4242 | Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EEX4601 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| EDF4603 | Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety | 3 |
| PHY3221 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY3513 | Thermal Physics (Thermodynamics and Elementary Statistical Mechanics) | 3 |
| RED3012 | Principles of Reading | 3 |
| SMT4301 | Classroom Interaction in Math and Science Teaching | 3 |
| PHY2905 | Directed Study in Physics | 1 |
| EDF4943 | Student Internship | 9 |
| ESE4945 | Internship Seminar | 3 |
Total: 60
Sample Program of Study
The courses listed in the first two years of the Sample Program of Study are recommendations. The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Physics Education is a 2+2 program and full admittance into the program will be granted upon completion of all prerequisite courses and additional admission requirements.
Year 1
1st Semester
MAC2311C, CHM1045C: These courses are prerequisites for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
2nd Semester
| LIT2110 | Masterpieces of World Literature I | 3 |
| ENC1102 | Writing with Research | 3 |
| CHM1046C | General College Chemistry II and Lab | 4 |
| MAC2312C | Calculus II and Lab | 4 |
| EDF1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession | 3 |
CHM1046C, MAC2312C, EDF1005: These courses are prerequisites for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
CHM1046C: After completion of the first two years and receipt of AA degree, students must apply for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Physics Education program and complete additional admission requirements. Additionally, students must earn a "C" or higher in all BS program courses and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout the duration of the program. CHM1046C requires a one credit lab component.
Year 2
1st Semester
| SPC2608 | Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills | 3 |
| PHY2048C | Physics with Calculus I and Lab | 5 |
| MAC2313C | Calculus III and Lab | 4 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| ECO2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECO2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| ARH1000 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| MUL1010 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
PHY2048C, MAC2313C: These courses are prerequisites for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
2nd Semester
EEX2010, PHY2049C, EDF2085: These courses are prerequisites for admission into the program. All prerequisite courses require a grade of "C" or higher.
Apply for Admission to the BS Program
After completion of the first two years and receipt of AA degree, students must apply for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Physics Education program and complete additional admission requirements. Additionally, students must earn a "C" or higher in all BS program courses and must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher throughout the duration of the program. CHM1046C requires a one credit lab component.
Year 3
Select courses may not be offered in every semester. It is strongly recommended that students meet with an advisor within the School of Education to ensure appropriate scheduling of classes to stay on track toward graduation.
1st Semester
| SLS3355L | Orientation to Education Programs Lab | 0 |
| TSL3080 | ESOL Issues and Strategies I | 3 |
| EDG4323 | Professional Teaching Practices | 3 |
| EDF4430 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| MAP2302C | Differential Equations and Lab | 3 |
| EEX4242 | Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Schools | 3 |
2nd Semester
| TSL4081 | ESOL Issues and Strategies II | 3 |
| PHY3101 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| EME3434 | Integrating Technology into Math and Science | 3 |
| EEX4601 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| RED3012 | Principles of Reading | 3 |
| EDF4603 | Critical Issues in Classroom Management, Ethics, Law and Safety | 3 |
Year 4
1st Semester
| PHY2905 | Directed Study in Physics | 1 |
| PHY3513 | Thermal Physics (Thermodynamics and Elementary Statistical Mechanics) | 3 |
| PHY3221 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| SMT4301 | Classroom Interaction in Math and Science Teaching | 3 |
| PHY4424 | Geometrical and Physical Optics | 3 |
2nd Semester
EDF4943 and ESE4945: In order to be eligible for enrollment in Senior Internship courses, students are required to complete all program courses in addition to passing the General Knowledge Test (GKT), the Professional Education Test (PEd) and the Subject Area Exam (SAE) aligned to program major. If tests are not passed by scheduled internship date, or if a student willingly postpones scheduled internship, successful completion of a Senior Internship Extension Plan (SIEP) will be required to enroll in Senior Internship for the subsequent semester. The SIEP will be approved by School of Education and will be designed to support students with a timeline and resources to pass the required FTCE exams or to address specific student needs. All requirements (program course completion, internship completion, and passing of FTCE exams) must be met in order to complete and graduate from an education program. Depending upon the county of internship, students may need to be fingerprinted with a Level 2 background check, and/or may also need to complete a drug screening.
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.