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Prospective Science Ed Students

At UF, we understand that every prospective ed tech student has unique preferences and needs. That’s why we offer a range of programs and certificates designed to accommodate in-person and online learners. Whether you prefer traditional classroom settings or the flexibility of online education, we have options to suit your schedule and learning style.

Explore our programs and certificates today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in this rapidly evolving field.

On-Campus Ph.D.

Doctorate Program

This program is ideal for prospective ed tech students who embrace scholarship to address important societal problems and desire to create and disseminate new knowledge via collaboration between and among disciplines.

Graduates of this program are college and university faculty, researchers in educational organizations and leaders in centers and institutes.

Entry: TBD
Requirements: Masters degree in relevant field
Typical Course Load: 9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time (part-time is possible but not ideal)
Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
Program Completion: 4-5 years

Online Ed.S.

Specialist Program

This program is ideal for professionals aiming to apply theory and research related to educational technology to improve educational environments. These prospective students want to engage in an online community of inquiry while remaining in their professional roles.

Graduates of this program are researching professionals and leaders in K-12, post-secondary, business, industry and not-for-profit environments.

Entry: Fall of even years
Requirements: Master’s degree in relevant field
Typical Course Load: 9-12 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time and part-time available
Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
Program Completion: 3-4 years

Hybrid MAE

Master’s Program

This program is ideal for prospective ed tech students who want to learn how to integrate theory, research and practice to improve learning experiences in formal and informal settings in an on-campus setting.

Graduates of this program are instructional designers, e-learning specialists, development experts and leaders in professional learning and technology support.

Entry: Any semester
Requirements: Undergraduate degree
Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 15-30
Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
Program Completion: 2 years (full-time) 

Secondary Teaching Preparation Certificate

Certificate Program

This program is ideal for students who embrace scholarship to address important societal problems and who desire create and disseminate new knowledge via collaboration between and among disciplines.

Graduates of this program are college and university faculty, researchers in educational organizations and leaders in centers and institutes.

Entry: Any semester
Requirements: Undergraduate degree
Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 15-30
Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
Program Completion: 2 years (full-time) 

UF Teach

Specialist Program

This program is ideal for practicing teachers, technology specialists and others within K-12 contexts. These prospective ed tech students want to use technology as a tool to modify, extend, or enhance their curriculum, take leadership roles related to technology implementation and to critically analyze and evaluate technology implementation efforts in local contexts.

Graduates of this program are leaders at classroom, school, and district levels and leaders in educational technology organizations and companies.

Entry: Any semester
Requirements: Master’s degree
Typical Course Load: 6-9 credits per semester
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time or Part-time
Average Class Size: 15-30
Application Deadline: College online deadlines
Program Completion: 2 years (full-time)