How many times has someone told you that

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… 4 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 4 In most cases, automatic pay increases 4 Autonomy (Teachers have room for creativity) 4 Stability • Needed in every part of the country • Many teachers remain at one or two schools throughout their career. Leadership position 4 In most cases, 10 month vs. 12 month traditional work year 4

Points of Pride… 4 Ranked 10 th in the nation 4 State-of-the-art facility in the number of graduates 4 Passing rates on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) average 99% or better 4 Graduates are eligible for a five-year initial teacher certificate highlighted with multimedia technology 4 Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Education Honors Programs… Sun. Coast Area Teacher Training (SCATT) Kappa Delta Pi Florida’s Award Winning Teacher Training Program. International Honor Society dedicated to scholarship and excellence in Education. For more information, please contact 813/974 -2061, EDU 201 http: //www. coedu. usf. edu/scatt/ For more information, please contact 813/974 -3460, EDU 202

Top 10 Reasons to Join SCATT 1. National Recognition 2. Quality Programming (workshops, seminars & field trips) 3. Trained Supervising Teachers 4. Intensive Training Seminars 5. Leadership 6. 7. 8. 9. Interaction Planning Skills School Improvement Special Recommendation (SCATT letter and special introduction provided upon graduation) 10. Career Opportunity

Affiliated Institutes and Centers 4 USF Charter School 4 7 Professional Dev. 4 4 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 4 Florida Center for 4 4 4 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 37 states and D. C.

Undergraduate Majors… 4 Elementary Education 4 Social Science Ed. 4 Early Childhood Ed. 4 Math Education 4 Special Education 4 Science Ed. (Biology, 4 Physical Education (K-12) Chemistry, & Physics) 4 English Education 4 Foreign Language Ed. (Spanish, French, & German) 4 Wellness Leadership 4 Athletic Training

Admission… Admission to your intended major is contingent upon successful completion of program prerequisites. _______________ Only the limited access programs restrict the number of accepted applicants.

Limited Access Programs. . . QAthletic Training (Maximum 25 students per year - Summer admission only) Note: A supplemental application is required by February 1 st to the Athletic Department: http: //pe. usf. edu/ath_trng/ QWellness Leadership (Maximum 30 students per year - Fall admission only) QPhysical Education (Number of students not limited - Fall admission only) QEarly Childhood Education (Maximum 25 students per semester - Fall & Spring admission)

Admission Criteria… Q 2. 50 Overall GPA (Includes all college coursework) Q College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) (Athletic Training and Wellness Leadership exempt from this requirement). Q Prerequisite Courses, Identified by Major (see checklists for specific courses)

Admission Criteria Checklists Visit the following website to view prerequisites by major (checklists) http: //www. coedu. usf. edu/sas/undergraduate/checklst. htm

Admission Procedures… Q The admission process to the College is separate and in addition to admission to the university. Q Submit a College of Education Application by established deadlines (notated on application) Q Evaluation of applications conducted by Advisors Q Applicants are notified of acceptance or denial and, if accepted, available Orientation dates/times.

College of Education Orientation 4 The College of Education conducts a mandatory Orientation each semester. All new students to the College must attend this Orientation. 4 Your Orientation will be conducted the semester before you plan to enter the College of Education. 4 Upon acceptance to the College of Education, students receive registration information for this event.

Where to go for Academic Advising… 4 Students are considered “Pre-Education” until they have submitted an application and attended a College of Ed. Orientation. 4 Pre-Education Advisors are located in the Center for Academic Advising (location: SVC 2011, 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 http: //www. coedu. usf. edu/sas/ EDU 106 / (813)974 -1804

Professional Academic Advisors… Dr. Paulette Walker……Coordinator Michael Green…………Elementary Education Theresa Lewis…………. Physical Education Special Education Early Childhood Ed. Lynne Carlson. ………. . . Secondary Education Sharman Mc. Rae………. Project Thrust Student Academic Services EDU 106 / (813)974 -1804

Scholarships… For scholarships available in the College of Education, visit the following website: http: //www. fastweb. com

GORDON RULE COMMUNICATION COMPUTATION 12 credit hrs. minimum 6 credit hrs. minimum 24, 000 Written Words “C-” Grade or higher

Exit Requirements… 4 Total of 2 exit courses required for B. S. degree 4 Exit requirements can only be satisfied through credits earned at USF (no transfer credits allowed). 4 Minimum grade of C- required 4 Can be selected from Major Works/Major Issues and/or Literature and Writing 4 Several Education programs have exits built into their curriculum (program advisors have this information).

2 years in High School & 2 Exits = Bachelor of Science 2 Semesters in College & 3 Exits = Bachelor of Arts Note: College transcripts do not include high school information

Disclosure of Conviction Q If you have ever been arrested, pleaded nolo contendere , or convicted, your employment and internship with the school districts might be in jeopardy. Q 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. ü 3 days of training (including one day of shadowing in a school) üConvenient 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 by calling 813/272 -4183. Please mark your application as a USF student and indicate preferred dates of training (established dates).

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 - 1098 T 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

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