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.

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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.

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

The B.A. program in Pre-Kindergarten and Primary Education will prepare graduates to teach preschool through third grade. This program offers opportunities for the student to recognize the child as the central figure in education, provide for exceptions among leaders, and plan multicultural educational experiences. The other specialization is Educational Studies and it is an NCATE approved program.

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

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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.

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Career and Technical Studies

The teacher education sequence prepares students to work in career academies and career institutes at the high school level. Completion of this program will result in a degree in vocational teacher education. Certification in vocational education in Florida is granted by local school districts.

Subject track choices are:

• Vocational Teacher Education Specialization
• Teacher Coordinator of Cooperative Education Endorsement
• Teacher Coordinator of Work Experience Programs Endorsement
• Local Director of Vocational Education

For more specific requirements, visit the Online UWF Catalog.

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