Application Procedures

Application Deadlines

All application materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

Step 1: Preparation

• Review the Master's Admission Requirements.
• Identify your Program Track (FLDOE Temporary Certification and the UWF Master's degree in Exceptional Student Education).
• Contact soegrad@uwf.edu with questions.

Step 2: Application

• Complete the online 3T Application.
• If you are NOT currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, complete the UWF Graduate Application (select the Exceptional Student Education Master's degree).
• Request a current (within five years) GRE or MAT exam score be sent to Graduate Admissions.

Step 3: Transcripts

• Arrange to have one official copy of all college transcripts sent directly to The University of West Florida, Graduate Admissions, 11000 University Parkway, Building 11, Pensacola, FL 32514

(Note: Transcripts for work completed at UWF will be obtained by the Office of Admissions. In addition, if you previously submitted official copies of transcripts from other colleges/universities and there were no changes since they were received by the University, then you do not need to resubmit these transcripts.)

Step 4: Letter of Intent and Professional References

• Submit contact information for two professional references and a Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent should include the following information: your background, short- and long-term goals, contributions you would like to make to your field of study, and strengths you bring to the program.

Step 5: Advising and Registration

• Upon admission, you will receive official notification from the School of Education, which will include contact information for your Advisor.
• Contact your 3T Advisor to develop a course plan.
• Register for courses via LightHouse (Note: Some of your courses will require permission codes. Therefore you will need to contact Graduate Advising before registering for these courses. SoE will register students for all practica and student teaching.)
• Activate your MyUWF Account.

Step 6: Tk20 and Dispositions Assessments

• By the third week of the first semester of 3T studies, the following must be completed:
  1. Purchase a subscription to the School of Education's assessment system,Tk20. A subscription can be purchased through the UWF bookstore (Student Access Kits - ISBN 0-9774408-1-8) or directly from Tk20.
  2. Complete the "Program Applicant Self-rating Scale" in Tk20.
• Have the two professional references identified above complete the "Program Applicant Disposition Scale." (The SoE Graduate Advising Office will contact each reference with instructions.)

Step 7: Orientation

• Participate in the 3T Orientation and submit affirmation in Tk20.

Step 8: Fieldwork Preparation

• 3T graduate candidates apply for practica and student teaching on the 3T Application. Select your preferred region on the form. 3T students will be registered for all practica and student teaching by the SoE Field Placement Coordinator.
• Complete the Santa Rosa Disclosure Form. Students will not be placed in Santa Rosa County schools without this form. Please drop off or mail a hard copy of the disclosure form to UWF, COPS, School of Education, Graduate Advising, 3T Field Placements, 11000 University Parkway, Bldg. 85, Pensacola, FL, 32514. You may also fax (850-474-2844/Attention: Graduate Advising) or email (soegrad@uwf.edu) a scanned copy of the SRD form. A new form must be filled out each fieldwork semester.
• Secure your own liability and medical insurance AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. UWF will not cover any illness or injury sustained during field experience. You should also complete the "background check and fingerprinting process" in Santa Rosa County. Candidates WILL NOT be allowed to start fieldwork until these mandatory steps are completed. (Note: 3T fieldwork coincides with the SRC academic year and not the UWF academic year. Visit the Santa Rosa County School District website for start and end dates.)

If you have any questions, contact the SoE Graduate Advising Office: