Department of Teaching and Learning Principles
Elementary/Middle Education
The Elementary Education program is designed for prospective teachers interested in the education of children, five through twelve years of age. Students who major in elementary education are qualified to teach grades kindergarten through six upon graduation and receipt of a Florida teaching certificate.
Secondary/Post Secondary Education and Training
Programs in this area are designed for prospective teachers/trainers interested in working with students in a specific academic or vocational area in middle/junior high school, high school, selected postsecondary educational settings, and selected technical training settings in business and industry. Specialization is available in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Physics, and Social Science Education, Sports and Fitness, and Technical Education and Industry Training. Graduate level programs are available in Art Education, Elementary Education, English Language Arts Education, K-8 Mathematics and Science Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Science Education, Reading Education and Vocational Education. ThePhD in Education is available with tracks in Mathematics Education, Elementary Education, Science Education, Social Science Education, and Art Education.
K-12 Education
Programs in this area are designed for prospective teachers in content areas that may be applied in any school setting from Kindergarten through grade twelve. Specialization is available in Art Education and Foreign Language Education (French or Spanish).
Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs in the College of Education are located at: http://oeas.ucf.edu/alc/alc_students_coe.htm