K-6 Elementary/ESOL

The Division offers two specializations leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. The traditional NCATE/DOE approved specialization. The other specialization is Educational Studies and it is an NCATE approved program. It prepares students to work in private settings or agencies that do not require graduation from an initial certification program.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

Academic Learning Outcomes

Middle School Education Certification Program

The B.A. degree program in Middle Level Education is designed to prepare students who plan to teach in grades 5-9. The Division offers two distinct routes to the degree. With the first route, students participate in two of six NCATE/DOE approved areas through which they earn Florida teacher certification. The other specialization is Educational Studies and it is an NCATE approved program.

Subject track choices are:

• Grades 5-9 English & Mathematics
• Grades 5-9 English & General Science
• Grades 5-9 English & Social Science
• Grades 5-9 Mathematics & General Science
• Grades 5-9 Mathematics & Social Science
• Grades 5-9 Social Science & General Science

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

Age 3 - Grade 3 Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education/ESOL Certification Program

The PreK-Primary Education undergraduate program is an NCATE and Florida Department of Education approved program that includes certification to teach from age three through third grades in Florida. It also includes qualification to teach in PreKindergarten Disabilities classrooms in Florida. With careful planning students may be able to be dually certified in PreK/Primary and Elementary education with only minor additions to their program plan. The developmentally based program is designed to address the teaching and learning principles associated with young children. An educational studies program which does not include certification is also available.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

Academic Learning Compacts

K-12 Exceptional Student Ed/Elementary/ESOL/Reading Education

The B.A. degree program in Exceptional Student Education/Elementary Ed/ESOL/Reading Education is designed to prepare students who plan to teach children and youth with exceptionalities and/or elementary K-6 grades. The Exceptional Student/Elementary/ESOL/Reading education Specialization is an NCATE/DOE approved specialization. The other specialization is Educational Studies and it is an NCATE approved program.

Academic Learning Compacts