USF 1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 173 - 174

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.

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

1. Completion of a College of Education application form.

2. Completion of the General Education requirements.

3. Completion of all portions of the CLAST with passing scores. No Exemptions.

4. Completion of the following prerequisites:
   • EDF 1005/2005 Introduction to Education
   • EDG 2701 Teaching Diverse Populations
   • EME 2040 Introduction to Educational Technology
   • At least 9 of the 15 hours of electives beyond the General Education requirements

5. An overall minimum GPA of 2.5 on all attempted hours plus a minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 960 (840 if taken before April 1, 1995) 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 22 or higher ACT score or SAT score of 1030 (940 if taken before April 1, 1995).

   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.

6. Additional criteria as may be 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 and prerequisites. Information regarding admission requirements for programs may also be obtained from the Student Academic Services, College of Education.(EDU 106)

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.

Qualification for 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.

2. Completion of General Education, "Gordon Rule," and all other program prerequisites.

3. Completion of an application for the final internship by the deadlines noted below.

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 gradepoint 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 are not accepted.

Applications for internship may be obtained in the Office of Student Academic Services. Applications for Fall Semester are due the preceding January 30. Applications for Spring Semester are due the preceding June 30.

College Requirements for Graduation

To be certified by the College of Education for graduation, a student must have earned 120 semester hours credit. 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. Prior to completion of the internship, 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). 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. To obtain a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, the student must meet the Foreign Language Competency (see graduation requirements in front of catalog).

SunCoast Area Teacher Training Program (SCATT)

SCATT is an award-winning teacher training program designed to enhance the already outstanding teacher preperation 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, leadreship 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 management and professionalism. SCATT also helps prospective employers within the Universoty'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

Programs Leading to the Baccalaureate Degree

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

Program	Department	Code
Behavior Disorders	Special Education	(BBD)
Business and Office Education	Adult & Vocational Education	(BBE)
Early Childhood Education	Childhood/Language Arts/Reading Education	(BEC)
Elementary Education	Childhood/Language Arts/Reading Education	(BEE)
English Education	Secondary Education	(BEN)
Foreign Language	Secondary Education
French		(BFF)
German		(BFG)
Italian		(BFI)
Russian		(BFR)
Spanish		(BFS)
Industrial-Technical Education	Adult & Vocational Education	(BIT)
Mathematics Education	Secondary Education	(BMA)
Mental Retardation Education	Special Education	(BMR)
Physical Education
K-8		(BPE)
6-12		(BPS)
Wellness Leadership		(BPW)
Science Education	Secondary Education
Biology		(BSB)
Chemistry		(BSC)
Physics		(BSY)
Social Science Education	Secondary Education	(BSS)
Specific Learning Disabilities	Special Education	(BLD)

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.

Degree Requirements

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Effective Date: Semester I, 1999