The Alternative Teacher Certification Preparation coursework is designed for persons desiring to teach in the State of Florida, grades K-12. After successful completion of the curriculum plan and the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE), students may apply for Florida Teacher Certification at the Florida Department of Education at
www.fldoe.org.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Graduate Program –Alternative Teacher Certification Preparation Admission in the Admission section of this catalog.
TUITION
Fall, Spring and Summer semesters - $372 (per semester hour)
PROGRAM OF STUDY (POS)
The following courses are required.
Elementary Teachers (Grades K-6)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| EDU 501 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| EDU 557 |
Mainstreaming and Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 601 |
Measurement, Evaluation & Assessment in Education |
3 |
| EDU 529 |
Fundamentals of Reading Instruction |
3 |
| EDU 532 |
Effective Instructional Strategies |
3 |
|
Total: |
15 |
Secondary Teachers (Grades 6-12)
| Code |
Course |
Credit |
| EDU 501 |
Human Growth and Development |
3 |
| EDU 557 |
Mainstreaming and Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDU 601 |
Measurement, Evaluation & Assessment in Education |
3 |
| EDU 586 |
Reading & Learning Skills in Content Areas for |
3 |
| |
Middle & High School Teachers |
|
| EDU 532 |
Effective Instructional Strategies |
3 |
|
Total: |
15 |