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Certificate Program in Secondary Teaching Preparation

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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. Information about current tuition for online graduate coursework in our college can be found here: https://education.ufl.edu/coe-online/tuition-and-fees/

Application Requirements   |   Application Deadlines   |    Application Instructions

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

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Application Requirements

EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2019

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (official transcripts required for applicants new to UF)
  • Upper division undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher (last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework), and a GPA of 2.5 or higher in your selected Content Area
  • Pass the Florida Teacher Certification Examination’s General Knowledge Exam (note: can be waived with acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • Pass the Florida Teacher Certification Exam in your selected Content Area (Math, Science, Social Studies, English)
  • Statement of purpose essay explaining the following: Now that you have reviewed our website and the goals for this certificate , please explain in 200-300 words:  a) why you want to pursue a career in teaching; b) what experiences have helped to inform that choice; and c) what makes you a stand-out candidate for admission to this program at the University of Florida.

All application requirements must be in by the date listed above, including results from the FTCE.

Admission Terms and Deadlines

  • Applications are now being accepted for Summer 2019
  • Deadline to Apply for Summer 2019: April 15, 2019
  • Note: We admit students in summer term only and student teaching is only available in the fall term.

Application Instructions

  1. Apply online using these instructions
  2. Email Michelle Mark with the following:
    • Statement of purpose addressing the 3 points requested above.
    • Scores for your first 2 FTCE exams (subject area and general knowledge). Note: you do have to take these exams before the application deadline.
  3. As part of your application, you must also ensure that academic transcripts are sent from each higher education institution you’ve attended to the University of Florida’s Office of Admissions, CODE 5812 if done online, or mail to PO Box 114000, 201 Criser Hall, Gainesville, FL  32611-4000. If you have previously attended the University of Florida, you do not need to request University of Florida transcripts. If you currently are enrolled at another academic institution, please send the most up-to-date transcript(s).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the program exactly, and who is it for?

The program is called an Educator Preparation Institute (EPI). It is fully approved by the Florida Department of Education as a route to Professional Certification in your content area. We have Certificate Programs in Social Studies Education, English Education, Science Education, and Math Education. The program is designed both for students who have not previously taught and want a Professional Certificate, and for practicing teachers seeking a Professional Certificate.

Is the program face-to-face or online?

All coursework is online. For your student teaching, we do video supervision of your classroom via GoReact technology.

What is required for my application to the program?

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (official transcripts required)
  • Upper division undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or higher (last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework), and a GPA of 2.5 or higher in your selected content area
  • Passing scores on the Florida Teacher Certification Examination’s General Knowledge Exam (note: this can be waived with acceptable scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • Passing score on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam in your selected content area (Math, Science, Social Studies, English)
  • Statement of purpose essay explaining why this certificate program is a good fit for you
  • A Statement of Status of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Education

When is the application deadline?

March 1. You can apply any time before then, because we have a rolling admissions process.

How long does it take to complete the program?

Two semesters. You would take 9 credit hours in the summer and 9 credit hours in the fall. The program always runs on a summer-fall cycle. You would complete the program and obtain your certificate by the end of the fall semester, pending successful completion of all program requirements.

Will I get a degree upon completion of this program?

You would get a Professional Teaching Certificate in your chosen content area. This is not a degree program.

Does the program include student teaching?

Yes, in the fall semester of the program. If you are a pre-service teacher, we would arrange for you to have a school placement with a mentor teacher in the county school district where you live. If you are a practicing teacher, you would have a mentor teacher from your own school as agreed upon by your school principal.

How much does the program cost?

See here to calculate the tuition for University of Florida College of Education online coursework.

Can I complete the program from another state?

No, at this time we cannot accommodate out of state students, because Florida Department of Education guidelines specify that the student teaching experience be completed in a Florida public school.

What are the expectations for students in the program?

As a University of Florida Certificate Program student, you would be taking graduate-level coursework in a rigorous, time-intensive program of study. Students who are successful in the program maintain a focused, committed work ethic and are able to work independently to manage all program/course requirements and deadlines. In addition, because the program includes a field experience with mentor teachers who have strong relationships with the University of Florida, students are expected to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and performance in their mentor teachers’ classrooms.

What are the requirements for successful completion of the program?

  • Completion of all 18 credits of graduate-level coursework
  • Maintaining a 3.0 GPA in all coursework
  • Completion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination Professional Education Exam
  • A rating of “Accomplished” on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices

Will I have an academic adviser in the program?

Yes, you will have both a Secondary Education program coordinator (Dr. Elizabeth Washington) and a content-area adviser in your field of study.

When can I start?

The program starts every summer!

Is there an opportunity to earn a graduate degree?

Yes, we have a Master of Arts in Education program in Science, Math, Social Studies, and English Education. If you think you want an MAE degree, we encourage you to apply for that first, since you will need a GRE score for admission. All of your Certificate Program courses (with grades of B and higher) transfer into the MAE program of study, so you would be able to complete your MAE with 12 additional credit hours in the spring semester following completion of your Certificate Program in the fall. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Washington, via the contact form on this website, for additional information from our content area faculty.

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