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College of EducationPreview Session 2014

Norman Hall

School of Teaching and Learning

School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies

School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in Education

Education Library

Student Resource Center

Office of Student Services

G-416 New Norman

Services provided: Advising, Certification, Graduation Clearance, Internship Placements, Registration, Scholarships, etc.

Assistant Dean Dr. Theresa Vernetson

Advisor Robin Rossie

Student Teaching Advisor Becca Kidwell

Coordinator Ron Wright

Majors

Early Childhood Education ProTeach Birth through grade 3

Elementary Education ProTeachGrades K-6

Dual Certification w/ Special Ed available

Pre-Professional (Critical Tracking) Courses

EDF 1005 - Introduction to Education 30 Hour Field Experience – 2-3 Hrs/WeekOverview of Education, Teaching, and Schools

EDF 2085 - Teaching Diverse Populations 30 Hour Field Experience – 15 in a Diverse SettingEducational demographics, foundations of prejudice, elements of culture,

exceptionalities, barriers to cultural understanding and diversity in the classroom.

EME 2040 - Introduction to Educational TechnologyIntroduction to computer productivity, multimedia, communications,

educational software, interactive media, etc.

3.0 overall GPA required

General Education Requirements36 hours total

Biological/Physical Sciences (B/P)(at least 6 credit hours – max 12 credit hours)

Composition (C) (3 credit hours)

Diversity (D) (at least 3 credit hours)

Humanities (H)(at least 6 credit hours – max 12 credit hours)

Math (M) (6 credit hours)

International (N) (at least 3 credit hours)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (S)(at least 6 credit hours – max 12 credit hours)

General Education Requirements

Freshman Year Semester 1 SophomoreYear Semester 3

Composition (C) (W6) 3 EDF2085 – Teaching Diverse Pops (D) (S) 3

Math (M) (MAC1105 or above) 3 Diversity (D) 3

Humanities (HUM2305) (H) 3 Biological Science (B) 3

Physical Science (P) 3 Elective (W6) 3

Elective 3 Humanities 3

Freshman Year Semester 2 Sophomore Year Semester 3

EDF1005 – Intro to Education 3 EME 2040 –Educational Technology 3

Composition (C) (W6) 3 EDF3110 or DEP 3053 (S) 3

Math (M) 3 International (N) 3

Humanities (H) 3 Elective (W6) 3

Social/Behavioral Science (S) 3 Biological/Physical Science (B/P) 3

Admissions Requirements

60 credit hours total – Junior Year Including the 3 Pre-professional Critical Tracking Courses

36 of those hours are General Education Requirements

2.6 GPA

21 ACT with Writing OR 1450 SAT

FTCE General Knowledge Test

Major and State RequirementsFlorida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE)

General Knowledge – Sophomore Year Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics

Subject Area Competence – Senior YearKnowledge of subject area competencies

Professional Education – Master’s ProgramKnowledge of pedagogy and Florida Educator Accomplished Practices

Majors Overview

Competitive admissions process

Five year programs – leave with master’s degree

Early in your senior year, apply to the 5th year graduate program

Questions

Undergraduate programs?

Required courses and what to expect?

Admissions criteria?

Additional concerns?

Secondary Education Programs

Bachelor’s Degree English – CLAS & JournalismMath - CLAS Science – CLAS & Agriculture and Life Sciences

Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Entomology, Physics, Wildlife Ecology, Zoology

Social Science – CLAS Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology,

Sociology

Master’s Degree English EducationMath Education Science Education

Social Science Education

Minors

Non Certification Minors

Educational Studies

Disabilities in Society

Certification Minors

Florida Teaching Minor

UFTeach Math

UFTeach Science

Educational Studies Minor

Designed for undergraduate students in all majors

The intent of the Educational Studies Minor is to provide a clearer understanding of the purpose and function of education, and the social and psychological forces that affect young people.

This minor is not intended to lead to teacher certification.

15 Credits from four program areas

Disabilities in Society Minor

Designed for undergraduate students in all majors

Enhances knowledge of disabilities and the impact disabilities have on the lives of people who experience them, and on the people with whom they live and interact.

Focuses on types of disabilities, how disabilities are perceived in society, ways people with disabilities are included in recreational, leisure, employment, educational, and other community activities, and legal aspects of disability policies.

This minor is not intended to lead to teacher certification.

15 Credits

Florida Teaching Minor

This is an alternative certification program, specifically a Professional Training Option (PTO), meant to prepare students for temporary teacher certification in Florida.

Participants will receive pre-professional level training in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.

Professional teacher certification is attainable after one year of successful teaching in a Florida public school and completion of additional requirements.

18 credits

2.5 GPA requirement

UFTeach Math Minor

Designed for math majors who wish to teach mathematics at the middle school and high school level in Florida.

This is an alternative certification program, specifically a Professional Training Option (PTO), meant to prepare students for temporary teacher certification in Florida.

Participants receive pre-professional level training in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.

Professional teacher certification is attainable after one year of successful teaching in a Florida public school and completion of additional requirements.

27 credits

2.5 GPA requirement

Field experience in the local schools

UFTeach Science Minor

Designed for science majors who wish to teach science at the middle school and high school level in Florida.

This is an alternative certification program, specifically a Professional Training Option (PTO), meant to prepare students for temporary teacher certification in Florida.

Participants receive pre-professional level training in the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.

Professional teacher certification is attainable after one year of successful teaching in a Florida public school and completion of additional requirements.

24 credits 2.5 GPA requirement Field experiences in local schools

Affiliated Teacher Education ProgramsBachelor Degrees

College of Fine ArtsArt Education – K-12

Music Education – K-12 www.arts.ufl.edu

College of Agriculture and Life SciencesAgricultural Education and Communication – 6-12

www.cals.ufl.edu

Popular Minors for COE Students

Business AdministrationHeavener School of Business

Family, Youth and Community SciencesCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Foreign LanguageCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences

LeadershipCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Nonprofit Organizational LeadershipCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Teaching English as a Second LanguageCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences

https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/pages/minors.aspx

Financial Aid

Scholarships – Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate StudentsApplication

Resume

Essay

February deadline for Fall disbursement

Expenses – FYI Fingerprinting/Background Check – $53

FTCE Test fees – $480-$680

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