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Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

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Application Instructions

Please be sure all required application material is submitted by the posted deadline.

Additional Information

For additional questions or concerns or to check on the status of your application please email Brian Coulter at bcoulter@coe.ufl.edu.

Submit your University of Florida Graduate School Application

  • Select Educational Leadership as your desired program
  • A $30.00 (non-refundable) Application Fee is required. Credit card payments require an additional $7.00 processing fee
  • Graduate Records Examination (GRE) from ETS. Please have ETS send your official GRE score to University of Florida (code 5812)
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts sent to: University of Florida, Office of Admissions, PO Box 114000, Gainesville, FL 32611-4000

NOTE: Previously enrolled graduate students, who have skipped two or more terms, and are looking to return to the exact same program and degree level at which they previously attended, should apply using the Returning Student Application.

Admission to the undergraduate program for rising juniors and transfer students is selective and minimally requires:

  • Passing General Knowledge test scores from the Florida Teacher Certification Examination
  • Completing all General Education requirements, including a writing requirement
  • Completing EDF1005 Introduction to Education with a grade of B or higher and a course in Human Growth and Development or Developmental Psychology
  • A minimum 2.6 GPA
  • A minimum of 60 credits; the AA is required for transfer applicants
  • Early Childhood Education applicants are asked to submit a Personal Goals Statement (PGS) addressing the following:
    • Why do you wish to pursue a career in early childhood education?
    • What personal qualities and/or experiences volunteering or working in educational or related settings make you a good candidate for a career in early childhood education?
    • After having read the description of the Early Childhood Education program, describe how you think this program will meet your personal and career goals.
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    Application Deadlines

    • All application for the program must be received before November 1st for the fall semester*. 
    • Allow 2-4 weeks to gather all application materials, including official transcripts and letters of recommendation, as all materials are required for review and admission.

    Find more details about Date and Deadlines here.

    Transfers are admitted only for the Fall semester, with a May 15th deadline.