USF 1995-96 Undergraduate Catalog - 98 - 100

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

BACCALAUREATE-LEVEL DEGREE PROGRAMS

Admission to the College

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.

1. Admission to an upper level teacher education program is contingent upon meeting the following minimum college requirements:

2. Completion of a College of Education application form.

3. Completion of the General Education requirements. Provisional admission may be granted if no more than three individual General Education courses remain to be taken, provided Freshman English has been completed.

4. Completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours.

5. An overall minimum GPA of 2.5 on all attempted hours plus a minimum ACT score of 19 (enhanced ACT score of 20) or SAT score of 840 will be required for full admission to the College. An overall minimum GPA of 2.25 on all attempted work will be accepted for students with a 21 or higher ACT score (enhanced ACT score of 22) or SAT score of 940.

6. Admission to programs will be based upon the applicants' performance on either test. If the number of applicants exceed the capacity of a program, preference will be given to students with higher scores. Students who meet all other requirements but have not achieved minimum test scores or minimum GPA may be considered under Affirmative Action.
7. Additional criteria are established by each program. (See Admission to Programs below.)

Admission to Programs

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. Information regarding admission requirements for the program(s) of their choice may also be obtained from the Student Academic Services, College of Education.

Time Limitations

The College of Education will 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: For courses taught by College of Education faculty, approval from the appropriate departmental chairperson is required before credit is granted. For courses taught by other than College of Education faculty, approval from the chairperson of the department that requires the course is necessary.

3. Courses completed ten years ago or longer will count as elective credit only.

Admission to Internship Experience

The final internship experience is observing and teaching in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or exceptional schools. 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.

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

1. Admission to the College of Education at least one semester before internship.

2. Completion of General Distribution, "Gordon Rule," and foreign language requirements.

3. Completion of an application for the final internship by the deadlines published in the College of Education.

4. Elementary, Early Childhood and Physical Education programs require completion of all professional education and specialization course work. Elementary and Early Childhood programs also require a combined grade point average of 2.5 in professional education and specialization course work as well as an overall GPA of 2.5

   Physical Education, Secondary Education, Special Education and Vocational Education programs require completion of the professional course sequence except for measurement/special education/computers in education and a minimum of two thirds of the specialization coursework, plus a minimum GPA of 2.5 in each area or an overall GPA of 2.5

   Students must earn a "C" grade or higher in their required major courses. "S/U" grades are not accepted.

5. Placement in a school approved by the College of Education and the Florida Department of Education .

6. Completion of other requirements prescribed by the applicable program.

Application for internship must be made by the published deadlines noted below. The applications may be obtained in the Office of Clinical Education and Academic Advising. Applications for Fall Semester are due the preceding January 30. Applications for Spring Semester are due the preceding June 30.

Admission to Classes

The control of entry to all classes on all campuses will rest with the department chairperson. Students not in attendance at the first class meeting will be dropped from the course.

College Requirements for Graduation

To be certified by the College of Education for graduation, a student must have earned 120 semester hours credit including the last 30 credit hours on campus. 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 Elementary/Early Childhood programs require a combined grade point average of 2.5 in professional education and specialization as well as an overall 2.5. Satisfactory completion of the internship is also required. Prior to completion of the internship, the student must pass both the subject area and the Professional Education sections of the Florida State Teacher Certification Examination. 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 in residence. The student must complete a minimum of 30 hours after admittance to an upper level program. Students pursuing their first bachelor's degree must have passed all parts of the CLAST examination, and have completed foreign language, general education, "Gordon Rule," the summer school attendance requirement, and University exit requirements.

Specific Requirements

A minimum of 120 credit hours including the following:

General Education -36 credit hours
Professional Education Core - 32-49 credit hours
Teaching Specialization - 27-49 credit hours
Liberal Arts Exit Requirements - 9 credit hours

Program requirements: Check individual program descriptions for requirements beyond the college minimum.

Normally, the college will recommend the granting of a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, the student must meet the Foreign Language Competency (see graduation requirements in front of catalog). As part of the 120 credit hours minimum requirement for graduation, students may include elective courses. The courses should be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. The College of Education permits students to count, as part of the 120-hour requirements, courses in Elective Physical Education and up to 9 hours of USF Army or Air Force ROTC credits.

SunCoast Area Teacher Training Program (SCATT)

SCATT is an award-winning teacher training program founded on the premise that prospective teachers are the key to influencing the future of our society. The SCATT program offers two options for College of Education majors to enhance their education, Option 1: the existing SCATT Program and Option 2: the SCATT Course Sequence.

The existing Program is designed to provide pre-service teachers with challenging activities, workshops, and seminars to aid and encourage them to become highly qualified, dedicated educators. The wide variety of opportunities offered to SCATT members provides them with an enhanced view of education as a field of study and with experiences which extend "above and beyond" the requirements of the present academic program. SCATT also helps prospective employers identify pre-service teachers who have demonstrated high levels of academic achievement, ability, leadership and a commitment to the profession.

The SCATT Course Sequence includes: early field experiences in the schools with SCATT supervising teachers, intensive study in current teaching strategies, exposure to top role models in the field of education, and a support network created to increase options for maximum success. Students who are selected to participate in the SCATT Course Sequence automatically become members of the existing SCATT Program. To receive SCATT Course status, the entire three course sequence is required. To be selected for the SCATT Course Sequence, students must apply, meet SCATT Program eligibility requirements, have three semesters remaining prior to their final internship, and participate in an individual interview.

Eligibility Requirements for SCATT

Students who have been admitted to the USF College of Education must have an interview/orientation before being admitted to the SCATT Program. This can be arranged by contacting the SCATT program at (813) 974-2061.

Florida Department of Education Requirements for Teacher Certification

College of Education programs are reviewed by the Florida Department of Education. Those programs meeting the requirements of Chapter 6A-5, Rules of the State Board of Education of Florida, are given "Approved Program" status. These rules are subject to rapid changes and programs must change accordingly to maintain their "approved" status. Program requirements listed in this catalog are needed for graduation. To be eligible for a Florida Educator's Certificate, the student must complete all requirements listed on applicable current program checklist, complete the "Professional Orientation Program" and pass all parts of the State Teacher Certification Examination.

Programs Leading to theBaccalaureate Degree

The College of Education has programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree* in the following fields:

Program - Department - Code
Art Education - Secondary Education - (ARE)
Behavior Disorders - Special Education - (EBD)
Business and Office Education - Adult & Vocational Education - (BTE)
Distributive and Marketing Education - Adult & Vocational Education - (DEC)
Early Childhood Education - Childhood/Language Arts/Reading - (EEC)
Elementary Education - Childhood/Language Arts/Reading - (EDE)
English Education - Secondary Education - (ENE)
Foreign Language Education - Secondary Education - (FLS)
Industrial-Technical Education/Technology Education - Adult & Vocational Education - (EVT)
Mathematics Education - Secondary Education - (MAE)
Mental Retardation Education - Special Education - (EMR)
Music Education - Music Education
-- Instrumental - (MEI)
-- Vocal - (MEV)
-- General - (MEG)
Physical Education - Professional Physical Education
-- K-8 - (PTE)
-- 6-12 - (PTS)
-- Wellness Leadership - (PTW)
Science Education - Secondary Education
-- Biology - (NSB)
-- Chemistry - (NSC)
-- Physics - (NSP)
-- Social Science Education - Secondary Education - (SSE)
-- Specific Learning Disabilities Education - Special Education - (SLD)
See Departmental Section for specific program requirements.
*A B.A. degree may be awarded when competency in a foreign language is demonstrated.

Teacher Education Program

There are three distinct areas in the teacher education program, and all teacher candidates must meet certain minimum requirements in each. The three areas and their requirements are as follows:

1. General Education Requirements - (36 credit hours)

   The seven areas of General Education and the specific requirements are as follows:

   English Composition: ENC 1101 and ENC 1102

   Quantitative Methods: A minimum of six hours. MAC 2012/MGF 2202 or more advanced courses offered by the Mathematics Department. Logic, Statistics and selected Engineering computer courses are acceptable for three hours of the requirement.

   Natural Science: A minimum of six hours of courses offered by the Departments of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics.

   Social Sciences:

   a. For EDE and EEC majors, two American History courses, or one American History and one American National Government course.

   b. For all other programs: A minimun six hours of any of the courses taught in Social and Behavioral Sciences. PSY 2012 and SYG 2000 are recommended. See the University General Education Requirements section of the catalog for exceptions and additional approved courses.

   Historical Perspectives: At least six hours in Western Civilization courses.

   Fine Arts: A minimum of three hours from Art, Music, Theater, and Dance (these do not include courses in performance.)

   African, Latin American, Middle Eastern or Asian Perspectives: A minimum of three hours in Non-Western Civilizations.

   Courses required for a student's major program will not be counted in the total 36 hours although areas of general education requirements may be waived where appropriate. Students may not elect to take any of the above S/U.

2. Professional Education Core - (36-45 credit hours)

   The required courses in the professional education core are as follows:*
   - EDF 3122 Learning and the Developing Child (4) - (For Elementary or Early Childhood Majors) or EDF 3214 Human Development and Learning (3) (for all other programs)
   - EDF 3604 Social Foundations of Education (3) or EDF 3542 Philosophy of Education (4)
   - EDG 4620 Curriculum and Instruction (3)
   - EDF 4430 Measurement for Teachers (3)
   - EME 4402 Intr. to Computers in Ed (2)
   - EEX 4070 Exceptional Student Ed (2)
   - Methods Course(s) (4-9)
   - Internship and Seminar (12)
   - Reading Requirement (2-3)
   

   *Students should see their advisors upon admittance to the College of Education for specific core requirements for their majors.

3. Teaching Specialization Preparation (27-49 credit hours)

   Course requirements in the area of teaching specialization vary according to field of specialization. These specialization requirements are listed with the programs that follow in the departmental section.

4. Liberal Arts - Major works and Major Issues:

   a. Six hours from the list of approved courses dealing with Major Works and Major Issues.*

   b. Three hours of Literature and Writing from the list of approved courses.*

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Publication Date: June 1, 1995