2001 - 2002
Undergraduate Catalog
College of Education
Academic Policies and Procedures
Admission to the College
Secondary Education Admission
Cooperating College Teacher Education Programs Admission
Dual Degree
Universal Tracking Program
Academic Advising
College Requirements
Student Teaching Assignment
Computer Requirement
ProTeach
Admission to the College
Freshman applicants who have a 1010 SAT or 21 ACT score and 2.0 GPA will be admitted to the College of Education when they declare a major in unified elementary/special education or unified early childhood education. These students maintain the ED (College of Education) classification as long as they meet the standards set by the college and UF for universal tracking. They must be on track at the 60-hour level to continue in the program and to enroll in the three-year teacher preparation program (ProTeach).
Change of Major students are required to have 1010 SAT or 21 ACT and 2.3 GPA for freshmen; 2.6 for sophomores and above. No change of major will be approved during the first semester at UF.
Transfer students must meet the following admission requirements:
- 2.6 GPA
- 1010 SAT or 21 ACT
- Passing scores on all sections of CLAST
- Three pre-professional courses (EDF1005, EDG2701, and EME2040) with no grade below "C" and 3.0 GPA (first attempt only)
- Completion of common course prerequisites as established by the BoR.
An applicant's entire record, including educational objectives, quality of courses completed and test data will be considered by the college admissions committee.
All undergraduates are monitored for progress toward their bachelor's degree by the universal tracking program. Students who fall below the tracking requirements at any stage must see an academic advisor for approval to continue in the major. A change of major may be required.
Secondary Education Admission
A 17-credit hour minor in secondary education (SEN) is available to juniors and seniors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and to select majors in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. An applicant must have a 2.6 UF GPA and a 1010 SAT or 21 ACT score. An Application to Add or Cancel a Minor must be approved by the major college prior to submission to 134 E Norman Hall for College of Education approval.
Cooperating College Teacher Education Programs Admission
For admission requirements refer to appropriate college section. Undergraduates are required to obtain approval for the advanced professional sequence during their senior year. This approval allows them to register for EDG 4203 (Elementary/Secondary Curriculum) and apply for a teaching internship in the Office of Professional Development and Communications, 150 Norman Hall. Requirements for approval are as follows: passing scores on all sections of CLAST (no waivers or exemptions), acceptable ACT or SAT score, 2.5 cumulative GPA, and their college approval before submission. The application forms are due February 15 for fall semester internships and September 15 for spring semester internships.
Dual Degree
The structure of the undergraduate portion of the ProTeach program does not allow the opportunity to pursue a dual degree. A student who elects to pursue a non-education bachelor degree program may be eligible for admission to a two-year master's degree certification program in elementary or special education.
Universal Tracking Program
Students must make satisfactory academic progress to continue to enroll in the College of Education. Minimum requirements for continued enrollment for UF students and transfer students at the completion of 60 semester hours are listed below:
- Communication-Computation Requirement (Writing and Math Requirement)
- CLAST Requirement: This requirement CANNOT BE MET through alternative methods such as waivers or exemptions. All students must pass all sections of CLAST prior to ProTeach admission at the junior level
- Education core prerequisites (9 hours) completed with no grade below "C", 3.0 GPA, first attempt only
- Cumulative (UF & Transfer) GPA of 2.6
- SAT 1010 or ACT 21
General education courses must be completed with grades of "C" or better in composition, math, science, social and behavioral science, and humanities. Community college transfer students must document completion of the A.A. Other transfer students are evaluated individually upon application for admission.
Academic Advising
Advising for undergraduate admission, universal tracking, bachelor degree requirements, and general education information is available in the Office of Student Services, 134 E Norman Hall. For scheduling or course registration information please refer to the appropriate department listed in the schedule of courses. Students who want to teach at the secondary level should contact the School of Teaching & Learning in 2423 Norman Hall (392-9191 ext. 400).
College Requirements
Student Responsibility: Students are expected to review the information in the Undergraduate Catalog as a guide to planning their academic careers at UF. Failure to read, understand and follow the guidelines may cause significant delays in academic progress. Clarification of college requirements is available in 134 E Norman Hall.
Satisfactory Progress: Students in undergraduate ProTeach programs are expected to maintain a junior/senior level GPA of 3.0 or above. Academic progress is reviewed each semester. If requirements are not met, the student must meet with an academic adviser before further registration. Undergraduate ProTeach majors must earn a minimum grade of "C" in all courses required for the B.A.E.
Program Plan: Before the end of the first term of enrollment in ProTeach, the student will plan a program for the degree. All programs must be approved by the coordinator of undergraduate studies. Each student is responsible for registering for the appropriate courses and fulfilling all requirements for the degree.
Transfer Credit: The first two years' course requirements for state of Florida colleges of education are the same for all state university system institutions and community colleges as determined by the SUS Education Prerequisites Committee.
Transient Student Status: With approval of the College of Education, students may take a limited number of credits at another accredited institution. Prior to registration, the student must complete a transient student form (available at 222 Criser Hall) and obtain approval in 134 E Norman Hall. No transient courses will be permitted during the last 30 hours of enrollment.
Student Teaching Assignment
Student teaching assignments are fulfilled at various sites in Florida, in accordance with program objectives and the students' professional goals. In addition to regular tuition expenses, students are responsible for transportation to and/or housing in the community where student teaching is to occur. Fees imposed by school districts relating to requirements for personnel screening (e.g., fingerprinting, background checks and substance abuse testing) are also the students' responsibility.
Financial aid. A limited number of scholarships are available to students in teacher education programs. These are listed in a handout available from the Office of Student Services in 134 E Norman Hall on the COE website.
The state of Florida provides teacher scholarships/loans for junior and senior education students. Funds are limited and available only to students in subject areas designated as critical shortage areas. Information about the Florida Minority Teacher Education Scholarship is available in 100 Norman Hall (Office of Recruitment and Outreach, Box 117045).
Overseas Study. Students are encouraged to carry out such activities prior to completion of 60 semester hours of course work in the College of Education. They may seek advisement in the Student Services Office, 134 E Norman Hall.
Career Placement. The UF Career Resource Center offers a Teacher Placement Day annually (usually in April) where representatives from 67 school districts in Florida and several other states meet with students who are completing teacher education programs and others interested in teaching www.crc.ufl.edu/education.
Teacher Certification. An applicant for initial teacher certification in Florida must receive a passing score on a teacher certification examination administered by the State Department of Education and must successfully complete all CLAST subtests.
Application materials for Florida teacher certification are available in 134 E Norman Hall and are to be completed in the last year of the program.
Summer Attendance. Undergraduates must complete at least 9 hours of summer courses at UF or at any other SUS university. Community college courses do not meet this requirement.
S-U Option. The S-U option may only be used for elective courses that are not required for teacher certification. It does not apply to Writing and Math Requirement courses. The deadline for declaring the S-U option is published in the academic calendar.
Probation. The department and the college monitor students placed on probation. Students are advised of unsatisfactory academic progress. Registration holds are placed on the records of students who do not meet the terms of probation. They must obtain department approval for further enrollment in the college. College probation may be removed if it is determined that satisfactory progress has been demonstrated.
Dismissal. Students dismissed by the university may not register for courses. Students on probation as well as students who are unable to meet degree requirements are encouraged to investigate alternatives. If the department or the college determines that students have not met their probationary terms or are not progressing academically, a registration hold is placed on their records. Courses taken at other universities under these conditions will not count toward a UF degree.
Correspondence Work. No part of the professional teacher preparation program may be taken by correspondence, home study or extension unless such a procedure has been planned with a department adviser and approved by the college.
Special College Requirements. Students are assigned to various tutoring, assisting and teaching functions as part of their teacher education programs. Full-time attendance and participation are required; part-time attendance and participation are not available.
Undergraduate Registration in Graduate Courses. With department approval, an undergraduate student in the college can enroll in 5000- or 6000-level courses. After a student has been admitted to the Graduate School, up to six hours of graduate-level courses with grades of "A", "B+" or "B", may be applied toward a graduate degree at the university, provided the credit was not used toward an undergraduate degree; further, the credit may be accepted by the graduate department only after the student is admitted to a graduate program.
Dean's List. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must meet the college requirement of a minimum 3.75 GPA of graded course work with a minimum of 12 hours during the fall and spring semesters, six hours during Summer A or B, or twelve hours during Summer C.
Computer Requirement
The College of Education (COE) requires students be able to use a computer to perform the required tasks and assignments needed to meet course objectives and goals. The computer platform predominately used in the college is Macintosh. Computer requirements vary by major and will be updated as the computing environment changes.
In general, students need access to a computer capable of generating printed output and running current versions of software for Internet access, word processing, database operations, computer-generated slide shows, statistical analysis and (potentially) multimedia authoring software. It is also expected that the computer will have video and audio capabilities.
Department information is available at www.coe.ufl.edu/Committees/Technology/ COE_Policy.html
The following sites are linked from this web site:
- COE Computer Guidelines Page
- COE Possible Solutions Page
Students can also refer to the university's computer requirement web site at www.circa.ufl.edu /computers, which also links to the college's web site.
ProTeach
A Program for the Preparation of Professional Teachers
Information included in this catalog is subject to change. Please refer to the college's student services web site for updates www.coe.ufl.edu/StudentServ/Student.html.
Teaching is a difficult and demanding task. Conditions that teachers encounter in the classroom are complex and stressful. At the same time, parents and other members of the community are aware that a sound educational background is essential to success in later life. Much is expected of professional teachers.
The College of Education prepares professional teachers in unified elementary/special education, unified early childhood education and the various areas of secondary education.
ProTeach (from PROfessional TEACHer) is a rigorous program consisting of five years of intensive work in general background knowledge, professional studies and specialization designed to culminate in a master's degree.
The curriculum incorporates the best available information about knowledge, skills and personal attributes that contribute to teacher effectiveness. The latest developments in instructional approaches and technologies are used. The program incorporates comprehensive course work outside the College of Education along with foundational studies and extensive clinical experiences.
For students in unified elementary/special education and unified early childhood education, the clinical component of ProTeach begins in the third year and continues through the fifth year. Students engage in early observation, supervised practice and a concluding internship in the public schools, as well as campus-based clinical experiences in micro-teaching, simulation and other controlled situations. Methods of instruction and clinical experiences are concurrent and coordinated; academic and clinical aspects of course objectives are planned together and methods instructors are also clinical supervisors.
ProTeach students in unified elementary/ special education and unified early childhood education receive a Bachelor of Arts in Education upon successful completion of the first phase of the teacher education program, including a prescribed set of courses and experiences. An additional year (beyond the bachelor's degree) is required for completion of the second phase of the teacher education programs.
All students in ProTeach, regardless of their chosen teaching field, complete the expanded foundational studies in education which include: the social, philosophical and historical foundations of education, human growth and development; ethical principles governing teachers; legal provisions affecting education; children with disabilities in regular classrooms; educational diagnosis and evaluation; interpersonal relations; cognitive process in education; instructional design and implementation; and the use of computers in the classroom.