University Admissions

Admission to the University is based on the University’s Undergraduate Admission Requirements that may be found by clicking on the following urls:

• Freshman: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx

• Transfer: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx

• International: https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx

Graduation Requirements for the Program

Teacher Education Program College Requirements for Graduation

1. To be certified by the College of Education for graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120-semester hours credit.

2. Successful completion of all program requirements for the degree in Educational Studies

3. A minimum overall USF grade-point average of 2.50 or a minimum GPA of 2.50 in teaching specialization courses and a minimum GPA of 2.50 in the Professional Education sequence Satisfactory completion of the final internship.

4. Successful completion of the major requirements of the Educational Studies degree (which includes general preparation, teaching specialization, and professional preparation). A minimum of 8 credits in professional courses in addition to internship and 12 credits in specialization courses must have been earned at USF. A minimum of 30 hours after admittance to a Bachelor’s of Science Educational Studies program and meet all University requirements.

State Mandated Common Course Prerequisites

Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. If students transfer with fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.

Transfer students should be aware that by university regulation they are obligated to establish academic residency by completing the equivalent of one academic year (30 semester hours) in “on-campus” courses. All undergraduate transfer students electing Forensic Studies as their major will be required, moreover, to take a minimum of 30 credit hours in major coursework at the University of South Florida. The transfer student should also be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.

• EDF X005 Intro. To Education – 3 credit hours

FOR ALL MAJORS: Students are strongly encoruaged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.

FOR EDUCATION MAJORS: General education courses will be determined by the community college or university where the student currently is earning the Associate in Arts or baccalaureate degree, and will be published in the institution’s existing catalog and delineated in the Statewide Course Numbering System.

Prerequisites

These prerequisites must be met by transfer students as well as USF students. A grade of “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade.

• EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession  Credit(s): 3
• EDF 2085 - Education, Diversity, and Global Society  Credit(s): 3

Required Courses (61-63 credit hours)

NOTE: EDG 4934  and EEX 4880  must be taken concurrently.

• EDF 4440 - Measurement Concepts and Assessment of All Students Credit(s): 4
• EDF 3132 - Child and Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3
• EDF 3604 - Schools and Society Credit(s): 3
• EDG 3943 - Integrated Clinical Experience Grades K-5 Credit(s): 3
• EEX 4012 - Foundations of Special Education Credit(s): 3
• EDG 4944 - Integrated Final Internship Credit(s): 11
• EDG 4376 - Literacy/Literature and Social Studies/ESE Credit(s): 4
• EDG 4444 - Instructional Design and Classroom Management Credit(s): 3
• EEX 3751 - Enhancing Family Involvement in Education Credit(s): 2
• EDG 4012 - Standards Based Education Credit(s): 1
• EEX 4764 - Instructional and Adaptive Technologies for Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
• FLE 4316 - Language Principles and Acquisition Credit(s): 1-3
• FLE 4317 - Teaching Students with Limited English Proficiency Credit(s): 3
• HLP 4710 - Creative Exp in Art, Music, Drama & Physical Movement Credit(s): 2
• LAE 4343 - Writing across the Curriculum Credit(s): 2
• MAE 4314 - Mathematics for all Students Credit(s): 4
• RED 4348 - Literacy Development Credit(s): 3
• SCE 4313 - Science for all Students Credit(s): 3
• TSL 4941 - ESOL Practicum Credit(s): 1
• EDG 4934 - Final Intern Seminar Credit(s): 1

USF International/Diversity/Recommended Courses: (6 Credit Hours)

Select two (2) courses for six (6) credit hours from the list below

• AMH 2010 - American History I Credit(s): 3
• AMH 2020 - American History II Credit(s): 3
• ANT 2000 - Introduction to Anthropology Credit(s): 3
• ANT 2410 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
• ARH 2050 - History of Visual Arts I Credit(s): 3
• ARH 2051 - History of Visual Arts II Credit(s): 3
• BSC 2025 - Food: Personal and Global Perspectives Credit(s): 3
• EUH 2011 - Ancient History I Credit(s): 3
• EUH 2021 - Byzantine Empire Credit(s): 3
• EUH 2022 - The Medieval West Credit(s): 3
• EUH 2030 - Modern European History I Credit(s): 3
• EUH 2031 - Modern European History II Credit(s): 3
• LIT 2010 - Introduction to Fiction Credit(s): 3
• LIT 2040 - Introduction to Drama Credit(s): 3
• REL 2300 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
• SYG 2000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

Total Major Hours: 110

Internship Experience

Program Portfolio Requirements

The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and the National Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards through the CAEP Accreditation system require all accredited programs to document individual student performance based on state and national standards. Students are required to demonstrate their achievement of state standards with portfolio assessment one time during coursework and one time during final internship. This program requires Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs) and ESOL Competencies portfolios. Students must reach 80% proficiency on all critical assignments to pass the course. This is indicated in the course syllabi and each submission is evaluated by the course instructor. The entire portfolio process will be introduced during EDG 4012 - Standards Based Education  .

GPA Requirements

An overall minimum GPA of 2.50 on all attempted hours.

Grading Requirements

A grade of C- or better must be earned in all coursework.

Research Opportunities

Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a student’s official transcript. Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914  course. This course will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries.

Advising Information

For prospective and current College of Education students with a home campus of Tampa, please select the following link for information about scheduling an  advising appointment:  https://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/advising.aspx

For prospective and current College of Education students with a home campus of Sarasota-Manatee, please select the following link for information about scheduling an advising appointment: https://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/

For prospective and current College of Education students with a home campus of St. Pete, please select the following link for information about scheduling an advising appointment: https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/academics/academic-resources/academic-advising/advisor/index.aspx

4 Year Plan of Study - Educational Studies B.S.

NOTES:

• SCIV - Civics Literacy  needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
• Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

• Elementary School Teacher
• High School Teacher
• Middle School Teacher

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

• $45,000 - $47,000

2 Year Plan of Study - Educational Studies B.S.

NOTES:

• SCIV - Civics Literacy  needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.
• Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.