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The Elementary Education with Endorsements in Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Secondary Education (English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement, Mathematics Education, Science Education [Biology, Chemistry or Physics], and Social Science Education degree programs satisfy the requirements set forth by the state of Florida for initial teacher certification. Note: the Early Care and Education degree is not an initial teacher certification degree.

Our degree programs offer a traditional college experience, even for non-traditional students. We provide a dynamic mix of course work delivered using a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous) allowing students to get different, high quality educational experiences. Our faculty engage with students, encouraging them to learn with and also from their peers. Students receive individualized attention and advising from Department faculty.
Our faculty hold terminal degrees (i.e., Doctoral–level), are respected in their fields, and well-connected within professional organizations. We also offer high impact activities (e.g., colloquia) for students who desire to go above and beyond with their education. In sum, our focus is to prepare teachers who are highly-qualified and evidence-based decision makers.

Students can apply to Â鶹ŮÀÉ as a first year/freshman (applying immediately after high school) or transfer student (already earned 12 or more college credits after graduation; earned an Associate’s degree, or seeking a 2nd Bachelor's).
Once admitted to Â鶹ŮÀÉ, students who have earned 60 Credit hours, a cumulative 2.5 GPA and have passed all sections of the General Knowledge Exam are invited to apply to the College of Education (COE) and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI).
Learn more about applying to Â鶹ŮÀÉ at: /apply/

See the admission requirements for transfer students here: /admissions/transfer/how-to-apply/admissions-requirements/

• Elementary Education
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1
• Secondary Education (English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement, Mathematics Education, Science Education [Biology, Chemistry, or Physics])
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1
• Curriculum and Instruction
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1
• Reading Education
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1
• Educational Psychology
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1
• Instructional Technology
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1
• Environmental Education
  • Summer: March 1
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: October 1

Read about the different types of aid, including financial aid. The College of Education also has a number of different scholarships, read more here: /education/resources/scholarships/

At Â鶹ŮÀÉ, prospective graduate students must first apply to the Graduate College. Read about the Graduate College here: /graduate/. Part of the Graduate College Application process requires students to identify a program of interest. The Department has eight different programs. See list above.

The Department does not require the GRE for admission into any of the master’s programs. Students are asked to submit a graduate application and trasncripts. Some manster’s programs also require a personal statement, and letters of recommendation.

• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education (English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement, Mathematics Education, Science Education [Biology, Chemistry, or Physics])
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Reading Education
• Educational Psychology
• Instructional Technology
• Environmental Education

Application Deadlines for All Programs:

• Summer: March 1
• Fall: June 1
• Spring: October 1

The Elementary Education with Endorsements in Reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Secondary Education (English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement, Mathematics Education, Science Education [Biology, Chemistry or Physics], and Social Science Education degree programs satisfy the requirements set forth by the state of Florida for initial teacher certification. Note: the Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Education, Educational Psychology, Instructional Technology, and Environmental Education programs are not initial teacher certification degree.

Our degree programs are a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and asynchronous coursework. Three of our graduate programs are offered totally online: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology, and Intsructional Technology.
Many students are able to complete their degree in as little as 18-24 months. We offer low faculty-student ratios in courses, which allows cohort-like engagement with peers, individualized attention, and student advising by Department faculty. Faculty are terminal degreed (i.e., Doctoral–level), respected in their fields and well-connected within professional organizations.

Read about the costs here: /financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/