Edison State College Announces Its first $10K Degree Program
May 7, 2013
If you have an interest in teaching and a passion for science, Edison State College has the perfect degree for you! Edison State College offers degrees in Secondary Biology Education and Middle Grades Science Education with tuition under $10,000. In Edison’s transformational approach to teaching, students will complete both ground and online innovative coursework.
“Both of these degrees are designed to meet critical shortage areas in the state of Florida. So, not only are we accepting Governor Scott’s proposal, we are also responding to our community’s need for highly qualified educators in the areas of secondary and middle grades science. To date, most of the science educators in the state of Florida are alternatively certified or teaching out of area,” says Christy Duda, Director of Field Experience at Edison State College.
In November, 2012 Governor Rick Scott challenged the state colleges of Florida to offer programs for those who want to obtain a college degree without going into debt. “Higher education is key to helping our students succeed in the 21st century economy and to grow jobs in Florida. It is important our students can get an affordable education, and our state colleges have stepped up to the challenge to find innovative ways to provide a quality education at a great value. Our goal should be that students do not have to go into debt in order to obtain a degree – and today’s announcement of nearly all of our state colleges meeting this challenge puts us closer to achieving that goal for our students and families” stated Scott.
“There is a high demand in Southwest Florida for secondary biology teachers as well as middle grades science teachers,” said Dr. Erin Harrel, Dean, School of Education, Edison State College. “The added incentive for students is to offer them the chance to earn a bachelor’s degree for $10,000 and be in a position to fulfill a local, workforce demand.”
For more information about the degree programs, contact Dr. Christy Duda at cduda@edison.edu or via phone at 239-489-9366.
Last Updated: May 7, 2013
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