Mar 15, 2016
How many times has someone told you
that you would make a great teacher?
If your goal is to be a great teacher,
USF’s College of Education is your
school!
View the following to learn how USF will prepare you for a
dynamic career in Education.
Benefits of Teaching… Salaries (can vary depending upon situation)
• Public versus Private, level of education, experience, size of school, additional duties, or geographic location)
• Hillsborough County starting salary = $30,000 In most cases, automatic pay increases Autonomy (Teachers have room for creativity) Stability
• Needed in every part of the country• Many teachers remain at one or two schools throughout their career.
Leadership position In most cases, 10 month vs. 12 month traditional
work year
Points of Pride… Ranked 10th in the nation
in the number of graduates Passing rates on the
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) average 99% or better
Graduates are eligible for a five-year initial teacher certificate
State-of-the-art facility highlighted with multi-media technology
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Education Honors Programs…
SunCoast Area Teacher Training (SCATT)
Join SCATT, Florida’s Award
Winning Teacher Training
Program.
For more information, please contact 813/974-2061, EDU 201http://www.coedu.usf.edu/scatt/
Kappa Delta Pi
International Honor Society dedicated to
scholarship and excellence in Education.
For more information, please contact
813/974-3460, EDU 202
Top 10 Reasons to Join SCATT…
1. National Recognition2. Quality
Programming (workshops, seminars & field trips)
3. Trained Supervising Teachers
4. Intensive Training Seminars
5. Leadership
6. Interaction7. Planning Skills8. School Improvement9. Special
Recommendation (SCATT letter and special introduction provided upon graduation)
10. Career Opportunity
Affiliated Institutes and Centers USF Charter School 7 Professional Dev. Schools
in 3 Counties USF Preschool for Creative
Learning David C. Anchin Center for
the Advancement of Teaching FL Center for the Study of
Technology in Physical Activity
Gus A. Stavros Center for Free Enterprise & Economic Education
Florida Center for Instructional Technology
Greater Tampa Bay Special Ed. Consortium
Institute for At-Risk Infants, Children & Youth and their Families
Institute for Instructional Research and Practice
National Resource Center for Middle Grades/High School Education
Florida Community Partnership Center
Reciprocity…Definition: The ability to use your teacher certification in other states.
Students who complete a teacher preparation program in the College of Education will meet the requirements for initial temporary/provisional certificate in 38 other states.
Undergraduate Majors…
Elementary Education Early Childhood Ed. Special Education Physical Education
(Elementary, Secondary, Wellness Leadership, & Athletic Training)
Social Science Ed. Math Education Science Ed. (Biology,
Chemistry, & Physics) English Education Business Education Technical Education Industrial/Tech. Ed. Foreign Language Ed.
(Spanish, French, & German)
Admission to your intended major is contingent upon successful
completion of program prerequisites.
Only the limited access programs restrict the number of accepted
applicants.
Admission…
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LIMITED ACCESS PROGRAMS...
Athletic Training(Fall admission only)
Early Childhood Education(Fall & Spring admission)
Wellness Leadership(Fall admission only)
2.5 Overall GPA (includes all college coursework)
College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)
Prerequisite Courses as Identified by Major (see checklists for specific courses)
ADMISSION CRITERIA…
Admission Criteria Checklists
http://www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/undergraduate/checklst.htm
Visit the following website to view prerequisites by major
(checklists)
ADMISSION PROCEDURES…
College of Education Application
Evaluation of Applications Applicants are notified of
Acceptance or Denial
Application Process…
The admissions process to the College is separate and in addition to admission to the university.
To apply to the College, you must attend a College of Education Orientation.
Students are only eligible to attend this event once their prerequisites have been successfully completed.
College of Education Orientation
Transfer Students Only USF conducts a mandatory university Orientation
each semester. All new students to the university must attend this orientation.
The College of Education Orientation is a portion of this event. Therefore, both the USF and College orientations can be completed the same day.
Upon acceptance to USF, students receive an Orientation packet including registration materials.
College of Education Orientation
Continuing USF students Only Each semester the College of Education
participates in the USF Orientation. Students who have previously attended the USF
orientation only need to attend the College of Education Orientation.
You need to attend this orientation the semester before you plan to enter the College of Education.Please contact COE’s Office of Student Academic
Services to RSVP for this event at (813)974-1804/EDU106
Where to go for Academic Advising…
Students are considered “Pre-Education” until they have submitted an application and attended a College of Ed. Orientation.
Pre-Education Advisors are located in the Center for Academic Advising (location: SVC2011, 813/974-2645).
Where to go for Academic Advising…
Once an application has been submitted to the College of Education and you have attended the College Orientation, you are
eligible to seek advising from Student Academic Services.
Student Academic Services http://www.coedu.usf.edu/sas/EDU 106 / (813)974-1804
Student Academic Services EDU 106 / (813)974-1804
Professional Academic Advisors…
Dr. Paulette Walker……CoordinatorMichael Green…………Elementary EducationTheresa Lewis…..……..Physical Education
Special Education Early Childhood Ed.
Susan Freeman………...Secondary EducationSharman McRae……….Project Thrust
Scholarships…For scholarships available in
the College of Education, visit the following website:
http://www.fastweb.com
GORDON RULECOMMUNICATI
ON12 credit hrs. minimum
24,000 Written Words
“C-” Grade or higher
COMPUTATION6 credit hrs. minimum
“C-” Grade or higher
Exit Requirements… Total of 2 exit courses required for B.S. degree Exit requirements can only be satisfied through
credits earned at USF (no transfer credits allowed). Minimum grade of C- required Can be selected from Major Works/Major Issues
and/or Literature and Writing Several Education programs have exits built into
their curriculum (program advisors have this information).
2 years in High School = Bachelor of Science
2 Semesters in College & 3 Exits =Bachelor of Arts
Disclosure of Conviction
If you have ever been arrested, pleaded nolo contendere , or convicted, your employment and internship with the school districts might be in jeopardy.
Dr. Paulette Walker
(813) 974-1804 All students are required to read and sign the
Disclosure of Arrest form attached to the College of Education Application.
Interested in Becoming a Substitute Teacher?
Hillsborough County offers free substitute training for Education students.
3 days of training (including one day of shadowing in a school)Convenient locations: Pizzo Elem. School on the USF campus
You must complete the application process one week before the training starts (including fingerprinting at the
Velasco Center in Ybor City).
You can request an application form from Bob Menthorn’s office at 813/272-4183. Please mark your application as a USF student and indicate preferred dates of training (established dates to choose from).
USF BOOKSTORE – BOOKS - TO - GO www.bookstore.usf.edu
ON-LINE TEXTBOOK RESERVATION PROGRAM
Advantages For the Students
• First opportunity to purchase used books before they go on sale to the general public
•Special reduced prices on school supplies and study guides - Ability to Pre-Pay
•Books are boxed and waiting to be picked up allowing students to avoid the checkout lines
•Shop with confidence due to the guaranteed lowest price program.
Web Access to OASIS: http://www.usf.edu/
Secured Access - Registration Status, Financial Aid, etc.
•Oasis Login•SASS Undergraduate Degree Audit (FACTS - Academic Advising)•Taxpayer Relief Act - 1098T
General Access - No Security Required
•Undergraduate Catalog•Graduate Catalog•Class Schedule•Financial Aid Web Page •Academic Calendar•Academic Computing •Tuition and Payment FAQ •USF Bookstore