Program Overview

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Teacher Education, BS

The BS in Teacher Education program at the University of Central Florida prepares students to effectively teach art, physical education, or world language subjects at the elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) grade levels. Using current technologies in the classroom, students gain firsthand experience in developing pedagogy and content knowledge to meet the needs of students and learn how to teach learners with varying abilities.

Program at a Glance

• Program: Bachelor
• College: College of Community Innovation and Education
• Department: Teacher Education, School of
• Duration: 4 years
• Tuition:
  • In-state: $212.28 per credit hour
  • Out-of-state: $802.54 per credit hour

Gain the Knowledge and Skills Needed to Become a Successful Educator

Throughout their time at UCF, students have many opportunities to engage in additional professional development workshops as well as participate in an annual student showcase. The KnightED Talks workshops, offered throughout the fall and spring semesters, provide students with regular professional learning on topics of relevance to the teaching profession. The KnightED Talks Student Showcase is a forum where students can share their best work with peers. This professional development opportunity enhances both their scholarship and presentational skills.

Education Tracks

The program offers two tracks:

Education Track (Certification)

Follow this track if interested in opportunities for employment with formal K-12 schools that require certification. Choose from one of the content area tracks, including:

• Art Education – Education Track
• Physical Education – Education Track
• World Languages Education, Spanish or French specialization – Education Track Throughout the program, students will be required to complete two teaching internships in elementary, middle, or high schools. Upon graduation, they will be eligible for teacher certification.

Lifelong Learning Track (Non-Certification)

With this track, students can explore several content areas such as art education, physical education, and world languages. Upon graduation, they can teach or work in settings outside of traditional schools that do not require teacher certification, such as:

• Curriculum publishing companies
• Art museums
• Athletic programs
• Parks and recreation
• Nonprofits working with English language learners (U.S. and international)
• Schools that don't require teacher certification Options include:
  • Art Education - Lifelong Learning Track
  • Physical Education – Lifelong Learning Track
  • World Languages Education, Spanish or French Specialization – Lifelong Learning Track

Highlights

• The teacher education program at UCF is approved by the Florida Department of Education.
• Various opportunities — service learning, community engagement, professional learning workshops, research, etc. — to extend learning and provide valuable, hands-on experiences.
• About 80% of UCF teacher education graduates work in public schools across the state of Florida.
• The median annual pay for teachers in Florida is around $50,000.

Undergraduate Application Deadlines

• Freshmen:
  • Fall: May 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: March 1
• Transfers:
  • Fall: June 1
  • Spring: November 1
  • Summer: March 1
• International:
  • Fall: March 1
  • Spring: September 1
  • Summer: January 1

Course Overview

Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management

Explore instructional, organizational, and classroom management strategies to create effective learning environments. A 15-hour in-school experience is required.

Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools

Focus on methods of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ESOL curriculum and materials, cross-cultural understanding, applied linguistics in second language teaching, and test and evaluation of ESOL.

Studio Experiences in Art Education

Materials available for instruction in public schools will be explored in depth in relation to their appropriateness and productive qualities. May be used in the degree program a maximum of 3 times.

Teaching Education Skills You'll Learn

• Learn strategies for teaching chosen content area at the K-12 level.
• Differentiate instruction and teach all learners.
• Infuse technology into instruction.
• Apply effective classroom management strategies.

Career Opportunities

• Elementary, Middle School, or High School Teacher
• Art Education Teacher
• Physical Education Teacher
• Spanish or French Teacher
• Curriculum Developer