Steps to Certification
For Graduates of UF COE’s state- and CAEP- approved programs, UFTeach Minors, or Out-of-State.
Certification, Career and
Professional Development
What happens next? With graduation right around the corner, it’s time to plan for employment, a career, and how to make the most of your degree. If you are completing a professional preparation program, we can assist you in the process.
Need to renew your educator certification? Your first source of information is the Florida Department of Education. We offer on campus and online courses that may meet your professional development needs.
Programs that lead to Certification
The University of Florida College of Education offers a number of academic programs that are approved by the Florida Department of Education and The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) that prepare individuals for professional educator certification in the state of Florida:
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Department of Education
“The purpose of Florida educator certification is to support the academic achievement of our students by assuring that our educators are professionally qualified for highly effective instruction. Florida educators must be certified to teach in our public schools and in many of our private schools. Educators include classroom teachers, school administrators, and other support professionals, such as guidance counselors and media specialists.”
Professional Development/Certificate Renewal Courses
The University of Florida College of Education offers a number of courses for those interested in professional development or educator certificate renewal.
- To register as a non-degree student for on-campus courses, please complete the following this application.
- For students interested in taking online courses as a non-degree student, click here.
Please visit the University of Florida Registrar’s Office for a list of current course offerings.
Here is general information about the Employee Education Program (EEP), as well as a checklist.
Career Information and Resources
The College of Education holds an annual Career Fair for Educators and the UF Career Resource Center offers a variety of supports for job-seeking students.
-Careers in Education Event: The annual Careers in Education event will be held at the J. Reitz Union on April 4th, 2018. The Careers in Education event offers a chance for students and alumni to meet representatives from public, private and charter schools about positions in the classroom, student services, school administration, and more.
-Career Resource Center: The Career Resource Center offers a variety of services to help students become career ready including workshops on resumes, cover letters, and interviewing. Please visit the Career Resource Center website to further explore these helpful supports.
-Career Pathways in Education: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics provides a helpful information resource for different career areas including education. This resource provides information about what educators do, the work environment, how to become an educator, pay, and job outlook.
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