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USF St. Petersburg at PHCC

Bachelor’s degree in education

The College of Education at USF St. Petersburg offers a bachelor’s degree in education with certification in both Elementary Education, K-6 and Special Education, K-12, and endorsements in ESOL and reading at Pasco-Hernando Community College. Traditional classes are offered Monday through Thursday evenings and other courses are offered via the Internet. All student-teaching experiences may be completed in either the Pasco or Hernando County school districts. Full-time students attending this program may complete it in five semesters. The College of Education at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. Prospective students should have completed their Associate in Arts degree or be near completion.

Students interested in pursuing their bachelor’s degree in education need to complete their AA, meet all CLAS requirements, and complete the three state pre-education courses: EDF 2701, EDG 2005, and EME 2040. The program highly recommends students take the GKT for admission to the program. To meet Florida Department of Education requirements for graduation, all students will be required to take and pass all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination prior to admission to the final internship.

Graduate programs offered:

Educational Leadership Development, M.Ed.
The M.Ed. program in Educational Leadership Development is designed for teachers and other practicing school professionals who want to earn a master’s degree and Florida K-12 Instructional Leadership certification. The program’s constructivist, standards-based approach to studying school leadership provides a balance between theory and practice. It is structured to build the requisite skills and knowledge needed to successfully complete the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) and enable graduates to be effective leaders in today's educational settings. Course design and scheduling address the needs of working professionals and candidates. For more information, visit http://www.usfsp.edu/coe/Graduate-EducationalLeadershipMED.htm.

Educational Leadership M.Ed. with a Track for Certification for Professionals with Earned Masters Degrees
The M.Ed. with a Track for Certification program in Educational Leadership Development designed for teachers and other practicing school professionals who have already earned a master's degree and who want to earn Florida K-12 Instructional Leadership certification. It is a state approved program consisting of up to 30 credit hours (10 courses) of coursework that encompass the eight core areas of leadership curriculum mandated by the Florida Department of Education. For more information, visit http://www.usfsp.edu/coe/Graduate-EducationalLeadershipCertification.htm.

For more information about the program or to make an appointment, please contact Professor Foshee at 727-816-3402 or annella at mail dot usf dot edu. You may also contact Holly Bliss at 727-816-3402 or hbliss at mail dot usf dot edu.