Teacher Education University of Central Florida

Overview

The Teacher Education program of University of Central Florida offers tracks in 9 secondary content areas: Art Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Middle School Mathematics Education, Science Education-Biology, Science Education-Chemistry, Science Education-Physics, Science Education-Middle School, and Social Science Education. Graduation from this state-approved MAT includes the successful completion of a 6-hour internship, submission of a comprehensive portfolio, and passing scores on all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination.

Students in the Mathematics Education and Science Education tracks may be eligible for Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) grant.

Tracks

The Art Education program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Art in grades K-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field.

The English Language Arts Education with ESOL Endorsement program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach English in grades 6-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field. The Teacher Education MAT, English Language Arts Education with ESOL Endorsement Track has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field.

The Mathematics Education program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Mathematics in grades 6-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field. 

The Middle School Mathematics Education program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach mathematics in grades 5-9, including students previously certified to teach in another field.

The Science Education – Physics program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Physics in grades 6-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field.

The Science Education-Biology program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Biology in grades 6-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field.

The Science Education – Chemistry program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Chemistry in grades 6-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field. 

The Middle School Science Education program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach science in grades 5-9, including students previously certified to teach in another field.

The Social Science Education program is a state-approved initial teacher preparation program for students seeking certification to teach Social Science in grades 6-12, including students previously certified to teach in another field.