To enter a bachelor's degree program in Florida, you will need a high school diploma, GED or associate degree.
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is usually taken before graduation from high school. Some colleges and universities require the SAT for admittance, but not all. Check to see whether the Florida institution you plan to attend requires the SAT. In any case, the SAT is perhaps the best tool to assess your readiness for college and, if you do well, may even be the catalyst for colleges to invite you to apply.
The requirements for the bachelor's degree vary from one institution to another in Florida depending upon the curriculum selected. For example, the Bachelor of Science in elementary education at the University of South Florida Polytechnic requires around 70 credit hours, a GPA of 2.5, five semesters of elementary education curriculum and an additional eight to 10 hours of a foreign language.
When you are close to graduation, review the requirements to earn the teacher's certification so you can prepare early. Two types of certifications are offered in Florida. Temporary teacher's certification will allow you to teach while you prepare for the professional certification. Temporary certification is good for three years and is not renewable. Professional certification is the final step and is renewable every five years.