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The UF education sciences major is ideal for those who want to improve education at a systems level through policy, research and innovation. This major is not a teacher or educator preparation program. Instead, it teaches students how people learn, how education systems work, and how research and policy shape society. We prepare graduates for careers in many growing fields or to enter graduate programs. The education sciences major is available on-campus or online for a flexible and customizable learning experience.

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UF Education Sciences Major Required Courses

Students must complete 45 credits of coursework for the education sciences major. Required courses include critical tracking (9 credits), core courses (15 credits), a specialization (15 credits) and the capstone sequence (6 credits).

Critical Tracking Courses

EDF 1005 Introduction to Education (3 credits)
EDF 2085 Teaching Diverse Populations (3 credits)
EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits)

Core Courses

EDF 3210 Educational Psychology (3 credits)
EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education (3 credits)
EDF 3423 Educational Research Design (3 credits)
EEX 2000 Impact of Disabilities: Home, Community and Workplace (3 credits)
EME 3813 Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments (3 credits)

Specializations

Disabilities in Society (15 credits)
Early Childhood Studies (15 credits)
Educational Psychology and Research (15 credits)
Educational Technology (15 credits)
Schools, Society and Policy (15 credits)
Counseling and Human Services (15 credits) COMING FALL 2026

Capstone Sequence

EDG 2021 Critical Issues in Education (3 credits)
EDG 4078 Experiential Learning in Education (3 credits)
EDG 4931 Senior Seminar Education Sciences (3 credits)

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Please note: the education sciences major does not lead to teacher certification. Students interested in teacher licensure in early childhood education should explore the on-campus Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAE) program.

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The required courses for this specialization are extremely flexible, with four of the required courses being offered asynchronously online during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Questions?

If you have additional questions, please email the program coordinator, Tara Mathien, Ed.D.

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