FloridaTeaching Minor

Hours: 18 credits, all completed with grades of C or better

The Florida Teaching Minor is appropriate for students who wish to teach in Florida. This is an alternative certification program, specifically a Professional Training Option (PTO), meant to prepare students for temporary teacher certification in Florida by completing the professional education coursework necessary for certification. Please refer to the Florida Department of Education for more information.

The minor requires completion of coursework in the professional preparation areas of human development and learning, assessment, classroom management, instructional strategies, reading competency, and curriculum and special methods. Students will have extensive opportunities to integrate their teacher education coursework with actual classroom experience.

The minor is open to undergraduates with a major other than mathematics, science, or education. Students with a major in mathematics or science should refer to UFTeach minor options.

Admission to this minor requires a cumulative 2.5 GPA. Students must make written application for admission to the minor in G416 Norman Hall after 45 and before 100 hours earned.

For additional information, students can speak with an adviser in the College of Education (Student Services, G416 Norman Hall) or refer to the College of Education.

Those pursuing the minor are encouraged to complete the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) General Knowledge Test (recommended in sophomore/junior year), the FTCE Subject Area Exam (recommended early in senior year) and the FTCE Professional Education Test (recommended mid-senior year). Additional information is available from an adviser in G416 Norman Hall.

Note: FTCE tests are not required for award of the minor, but are required for certification.

Required Courses - all must be taken at UF