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USF 2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 132 - 134

College of Education General Academic Information

Preliminary Requirements for Students Entering Teacher Education Programs

Students who wish to teach in a particular subject area or field should begin preliminary coursework during their first year in college. However, students cannot be admitted to the College of Education (and into a teacher education program) until they finish the university’s liberal arts freshman and sophomore requirements and the state-mandated common prerequisites for education.

After students finish prerequisite courses, they may apply for entrance into one of the upper-level teacher education programs offered by the College of Education. All students who plan to teach must apply for admission to a teacher education program through the Student Academic Services Office of the College of Education.

Admission to an upper-level teacher education program is contingent upon meeting the following preliminary college requirements:

  1. Completion of a College of Education application form.

  2. Completion of the University’s General Education requirements (36 cr. hrs.). (See “Liberal Arts Requirements” section of the catalog.) Note: Changes in Teacher Preparation programs under consideration by the State Board of Education at the time of printing of the undergraduate catalog and this manual may mandate major changes in the general education requirements, subject matter preparation and education courses for students effective Fall 2003. Such changes would supercede the information provided in this section of the catalog. Students should contact an academic advisor to make certain they are enrolled in courses appropriate to their intended major.

  3. Completion of all portions of the CLAST with passing scores. No exemptions or waivers accepted.

  4. Although no longer required for admission to the College of Education, students are still encouraged to take the ACT or SAT. Many existing scholarships still require these scores.

  5. Completion of State Mandated Common Prerequisites Note: The following prerequisites are required for all education majors who enter as freshmen in Fall 2001, but students should consult their intended majors (listed under “Departments and Programs,” below) for a list of other specific course prerequisites and requirements beyond these listed below.:

  6. Minimum GPA: An overall minimum GPA of 2.5 on all attempted hours.

  7. Additional criteria as may be established by each program. Credit requirements in each major include courses in the following categories: Professional Education Core (25-30 cr. hrs.), Teaching Specialization Preparation (27-49 cr. hrs.), and Liberal Arts Exit Requirements (6 credit hours). For questions concerning General Education and Liberal Arts Exit Requirements, refer to the Liberal Arts Requirements section of the catalog. See specific requirements for each major listed in “Departments and Programs” below.

Additional Selection Criteria

Admission to some programs is based on additional selection criteria beyond the College requirements stated above. Some programs accept a limited number of students. Additionally, certain programs admit students only in a specified semester. Students should refer to the specific program descriptions in this catalog for additional admissions information and prerequisites. Information regarding admission requirements for programs may also be obtained from the Student Academic Services, College of Education (EDU 106).

Education Advising

Student Academic Services (SAS) is responsible for many of the processes and procedures that support the academic pursuits of students in the College. The department’s major areas of responsibility include: Undergraduate Advising, Graduate Studies, Teacher Certification, and Internship. SAS is committed to serving the University community, and particularly students in the College of Education.

Students are ultimately responsible for knowing and fulfilling all university, college, and degree program requirements for graduation. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with an academic advisor each semester. For additional contact information, please call our office or visit our web site at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/.

Advising Offices
Tampa Campus: EDU 106, (813) 974-1804
St. Petersburg Campus: DAV 134, (727) 553-1511
Sarasota Campus: PMC 101, (941) 359-4331 or 4330.
Lakeland Campus: LLC 2100, (800) USF-5636 (in state only), or (863) 667-7023

Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Tampa office is closed on Wednesdays until noon. Some offices are open before 9 a.m. or until 6, Mondays through Thursdays; call the offices listed above for exact hours and appointment times.

Application Information:
(Only admitted USF students are eligible.) At USF-Tampa, the College of Education is located slightly east of the center of campus. For general information, call (813) 974-1804. The admission process to the College of Education (C.O.E.) is separate and in addition to admission to USF. The deadlines to submit an application are as follows: Fall Semester (August 1st), Spring Semester (December 1st), and Summer Semester (May 1st). Not all majors accept applications for summer entrance. Contact SAS in EDU 106 for those majors that accept summer applicants. After gaining acceptance into the C.O.E., Tampa campus students must register and attend Orientation for the College of Education.

During the College’s Orientation, students will receive information about their degree program, and register for courses for their first semester. Regional campus students should call their appropriate campus for orientation and advising appointments.

Time Limitations

The College of Education may accept professional education and specialization coursework completed at this University or at other accredited institutions as follows:

  1. Courses completed within the last five years may be accepted.
  2. Courses completed over five years but less than ten years ago must have the approval of the chairperson from the department in which the equivalent course is taught.
  3. Courses completed ten years ago or longer will count as elective credit only.

Qualifications for Internship Experience

The final internship experience involves observing and teaching in an early childhood, elementary, secondary, or exceptional classroom. In most programs internship sites include the entire spectrum of sites available in the various counties served by USF. Special vocational sites are arranged through the Adult and Vocational Education Department. Other than Senior Seminar and EEX 4070, students may not enroll in additional courses during the semester in which the final internship occurs unless an exemption is granted through a petition.

Special requirements for enrollment in the final internship and seminar courses are:

  1. Admission to the College of Education.
  2. Completion of General Education, “Gordon Rule,” and all other program prerequisites (includes passing all sections of the CLAST and the General Knowledge Test).
  3. Completion of an application for the final internship by the deadlines noted. Applications for final internship are made through the Student Academic Services website (www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/). Please contact the office. Applications for Fall Semester are due the preceding January 15. Applications for Spring Semester are due the preceding June 15.
  4. Elementary, Early Childhood and Physical Education programs require completion of all professional education and specialization course work except for EEX 4070. Special Education programs require completion of all professional education and specialization coursework. Secondary and Vocational Education Programs require completion of the professional course sequence except for EEX 4070/EDF 4430 and a minimum of two thirds of the specialization coursework.
  5. Elementary, Early Childhood, and Physical Education programs require a combined grade point average of 2.5 in professional education and specialization coursework as well as an overall USF GPA of 2.5. Special Education programs require an overall USF GPA of 2.5. Secondary and Vocational Education programs require a minimum GPA of 2.5 in professional education and specialization coursework or an overall USF GPA of 2.5.
  6. Students must earn a “C-” grade or higher in their required major courses. S/U grades will not apply toward qualifying for internship.

College Requirements for Graduation

To be certified by the College of Education for graduation, a student must have earned a minimum of 120 semester hours credit and successful completion of all program requirements for ESOL endorsement. A minimum overall USF grade-point average of 2.5 or a minimum GPA of 2.5 in teaching specialization courses and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the Professional Education sequence is required. The Physical Education, Elementary and Early Childhood programs require a combined grade point average of 2.5 in professional education and specialization as well as an overall USF GPA of 2.5. Satisfactory completion of the internship is also required. In order to graduate the student must pass both the Subject Area (SAE) for the appropriate area and the Professional Education (PEd) sections of the Florida State Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) and pass the General Knowledge Test, prior to the completion of internship. A student must also have completed the major requirements in a state-approved teacher education program (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. The student must complete a minimum of 30 hours after admittance to an upper-level program and must meet all University requirements.

Normally, the college will recommend the granting of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree which includes a minumum of 6 credit hours of exit courses. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, the student must meet the Foreign Language Competency (see graduation requirements in front of catalog) and complete 9 hours of exit courses, 3 of which must be in Literature and Writing and 3 of which must be offered outside the College of Education.

SunCoast Area Teacher Training Program (SCATT)

SCATT is an award-winning teacher training program designed to enhance the already outstanding teacher preparation programs currently offered within the College of Education. The Suncoast Area Teacher Training Program celebrates excellence in teaching while emphasizing professionalism in a diverse society. SCATT offers students a variety of activities, workshops, seminars and field trips to enrich their knowledge base as educators. The SCATT program offerings are based on the research on effective teaching strategies, and encourage reflective practice.

The entrance requirements for the program help identify those students who have demonstrated high levels of academic achievement, leadership potential and those who have a commitment to aspire to the highest standards of the teaching profession. To graduate as a SCATT student, individuals participate in activities each semester prior to final internship which extend “above and beyond” the requirements of their academic curricula. In addition, they are offered the opportunity to network with majors from programs other than their own. During final internship SCATT students participate in intensive leadership and communication skills training.

SCATT also helps prospective employers within the University’s service area fill teaching positions with highly qualified graduates.

To apply to the SCATT program, students must be admitted to the College of Education in a program that requires a full-time internship experience, complete an application available from the SCATT office (located on the second floor of the David T. Anchin Center, just off the rotunda), and attend a scheduled Interview Orientation to become familiar with the expectations of SCATT graduates. For further information come to the SCATT office, call (813) 974-2061, or visit our website at www.coedu.usf.edu/SCATT.

BACCALAUREATE-LEVEL DEGREE PROGRAMS

The College of Education has programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree* in the following fields:
Program Department Code
Business and Office Education Adult, Career and Higher Education(BBE)
Early Childhood Education Childhood Education (BEC)
Elementary Education Childhood Education (BEE)
English Education Secondary Education (BEN)
Foreign Language Secondary Education  
     French   (BFF)
     German   (BFG)
     Italian   (BFI)
     Latin   (BFL)
     Russian   (BFR)
     Spanish   (BFS)
Industrial Arts/Tech. Education Adult, Career and Higher Education (BIT)
Industrial-Technical Education Leadership Development (BIT)
Mathematics Education Secondary Education (BMA)
Physical Education Physical Education  
     K-8   (BPE)
     6-12   (BPS)
     Athletic Training   (BPA)
     Wellness Leadership   (BPW)
Science Education Secondary Education  
     Biology   (BSB)
     Chemistry   (BSC)
     Physics   (BSY)
Social Science Education Secondary Education (BSS)
Varying Exceptionalities Special Education (BEX)

Art, Dance, Drama, and Music Education are offered in the College of Fine Arts.

See Departmental Section for specific program requirements.

*A Bachelor of Arts degree may be awarded when competency in a foreign language is demonstrated and a student has met the nine hour Liberal Arts Exit requirements.

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