If you are interested in teaching math, science, English, or social studies at the secondary level (6-12 grades) and want strong coursework and a rigorous supervised field experience in your content area, this program is for you! We offer an online program that leads to Florida Teacher Professional Certification at the post-baccalaureate level. This certificate program is an approved Florida Department of Education Educator Preparation Institute (EPI). Our program is:
- Interdisciplinary
- Completed in 2 semesters
- Strong subject-area preparation with 1 semester of supervised student teaching
- Online coursework with video-based supervision (or local supervision if you reside in Gainesville)
This 18-credit certification program is fully approved by the Florida Department of Education and leads to eligibility for Professional Educator certification in Florida. Students from out of state are welcome to apply. Be sure you understand the implications for your own state’s teaching certification requirements. This certificate is 18 credits total. Information about current tuition for online graduate coursework in our college can be found here: https://education.ufl.edu/coe-online/tuition-and-fees/
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Courses
- ESE 6345 Effective Teaching and Classroom Management in the Secondary Classroom
- ESE 5XXX Data Driven Instructional Practices
- EDG 5666 Knowing and Learning in Secondary Education
- TSL 5XXX ESOL and Reading for Secondary Teachers
- Methods Course in your chosen content area (social studies, math, science, English)
- ESE 6945 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
The courses can be then be transferred into a Master’s degree program with us in:
A Secondary Education Content Area
- Math Education
- Science Education
- Social Studies Education
- English Education
Curriculum and Instruction
- Teacher Leadership
- ESOL
- Education Technology
