USF 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 129-131

College of Education General Academic Information

Admission 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 are not 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.

Students may apply for entrance into one of the upper-level teacher education programs offered by the College of Education after completing prerequisite courses. All students who plan to teach 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. (See “Liberal Arts Requirements” section of the catalog.) Note: Students should contact an academic advisor in EDU 106 to make certain they are enrolled in courses appropriate to their intended major.

3. Completion of all portions of the CLAST, PRAXIS I, or General Knowledge Test 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. 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:
   • EDF X005 Introduction to Education (3)
   • EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations (3)
   • EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology (3)
   • Nine (9) semester hours in English to include writing, literature, and speech
   • Nine (9) semester hours in science to include earth science, life science, and physical science, with a minimum of one associated laboratory
   • Nine (9) semester hours in mathematics to include college algebra or above and geometry
   • Twelve (12) semester hours in social sciences to include American history and general psychology
   • Six (6) semester hours of courses with an international and/or diversity focus (in addition to EDG 2701). If these courses are taken elsewhere, the institution transferring credit to USF must certify that the course content satisfies the international/diversity focus requirement. Refer to the list below for courses that satisfy both the General Education and the international and/or diversity course requirements. (Consult an education advisor in EDU 106 for approved, upper-level courses in Africana Studies, Geography, International Studies, Political Science, and Business Administration that meet the requirement but are not included below.)
   • Three (3) semester hours in Philosophy
   • Three (3) semester hours in Fine Arts

   International/Diversity Courses Credits
   AFA 2000 Introduction to the Black Experience in Africa and Its Diaspora (3)
   AFS 2250 Culture and Society in Africa (3)
   AMH 2010 American History I (3)
   AMH 2020 American History II (3)
   AMS 2030 Introduction to American Studies (3)
   ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
   ANT 2410 Cultural Anthropology (3)
   ARH 2050 History of Visual Arts I (3)
   ARH 2051 History of Visual Arts II (3)
   BSC 2025 Food: Personal and Global Perspectives (3)
   COM 2000 Introduction to Communication (3)
   EGN 2031 History of Technology (3)
   EUH 2011 Ancient History I (3)
   EUH 2021 Medieval History I (3)
   EUH 2022 Medieval History II (3)
   EUH 2030 Modern European History I (3)
   EUH 2031 Modern European History II (3)
   FIL 2001 Film: Language of Vision (4)
   GEO 1930 Geography of Current Events (4)
   GEO 2371 Introduction to Earth Systems Science (3)
   INR 1015 World Perspective (3)
   LAH 2734 Latin American History in Film (3)
   LIT 2010 Introduction to Fiction (3)
   LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama (3)
   MUL 2011 The Enjoyment of Music (3)
   MUH 2051 Folk and Traditional Music of World Cultures (3)
   MUH 2632 Music in the United States (3)
   MUL 2111 Introduction to Music Literature (3)
   POS 2080 The American Political Tradition (3)
   REL 2300 Introduction to World Religions (4)
   REL 2306 Contemporary World Religions (4)
   REL 3501 History of Christianity (4)
   SPT 2524 Women Writers of Latin America (3)
   SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology (3)

6. Minimum GPA: An overall minimum GPA of 2.50 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, Teaching Specialization Preparation, and Liberal Arts Exit Requirements. 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.

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 admission 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

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 in EDU 106 each semester. For additional contact information, please call the SAS office or visit the web site at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/.

Advising Offices
Tampa Campus: EDU 106, (813) 974-1804
Sarasota Campus: USS 805D, (941) 359-4331 or 4330.
Lakeland Campus: LLC 2100, (800) USF-5636 (in state only), or (863) 667-7023
USF - St. Petersburg: DAV 134, (727) 553-1511

Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Tampa office is closed on Wednesdays until 10:00 a.m. Generally offices are open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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:
(Admitted USF students are eligible.) For general information, call (813) 974-1804. The admission process to the College of Education (COE) is separate and in addition to admission to USF. The deadlines to submit an application are as follows: Fall Semester (July 15th), Spring Semester (November 15th), and Summer Semester (April 15th). Not all majors accept applications for summer entrance. Contact SAS in EDU 106 for those majors that accept summer applicants. Tampa Campus students must register and attend a College of Education orientation after being accepted into the College of Education.

During the College Orientation, students 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.

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 General Knowledge Test).
3. Completion of an application for the final internship by the deadline noted. Applications for final internship are made through the Student Academic Services website (www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/). Application deadline for Fall Semester is January 15th. Application deadline for Spring semester is June 15th.
4. Elementary, Early Childhood and Physical Education programs require completion of all professional education and specialization course work except for EEX 4070 and Senior Seminar. Special Education programs require completion of all professional education and specialization coursework. Secondary 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 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 minimum “C-” grade or "S" in their required major courses.

Note: Normally, the college will recommend the granting of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree which includes a minimum 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)

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

Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2005

http://www.ugs.usf.edu/catalogs/0506/edacainf.htm