College of Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

PRE-KINDERGARTEN – PRIMARY (PK-3) (B.S.)

Department of Child, Family and Community Sciences ED 209
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~eceucf
E-mail: ece@mail.ucf.edu
Program Coordinator: Dr. Judy Levin, ED 122L, 407-823-4615, jlevin@mail.ucf.edu

Admission Requirements

• Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from an approved Florida community college or state university
• Have a minimum 2.75 overall GPA, with provisional acceptance for one semester if GPA is 2.5 (GPA must be 2.75 by the second semester).
• Pass all four parts of the General Knowledge Test and/or CLAST examination (no alternatives or waivers are accepted).
• Complete education common program prerequisite courses with a minimum letter grade of “C-” (1.75) or better.
• Meet the Gordon Rule Requirement.

Degree Requirements

• Students should seek advising through the Early Childhood Education staff in the Education Complex, suite 206 or by email (ece@mail.ucf.edu) prior to registering for classes.
• The courses designated in 1. (General Education) and 2. (Education Common Program Prerequisites) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
• Students must earn a “C-” or better in each required Early Childhood Education course. However, a minimum overall 2.75 GPA in all courses within the major is required.
• Passing score on ALL three sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE). See http://www.fldoe.org for available test dates and test sites.
  
  
• FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT) – (if CLAST was used for admission) passing scores on the GKT is strongly recommended during semester 1 of the junior year and/or at the time of application to Internship I.
• FTCE Professional Education Test (PEd) and Subject Area Examination (SAE – Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3) – passing scores strongly recommended prior to application for Internship II.
• This is a state-approved, initial teacher preparation program designed in compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066. Degree requirements are subject to change based on state mandates.

(36 hrs)

1. UCF General Education Program

(9 hrs)

A. Communication Foundation

1. 3 hrs
   ENC 1101 English Composition I
2. 3 hrs
   ENC 1102 English Composition II
3. 3 hrs
   Prefer SPC 1600 Fundamentals of Oral Communication

(9 hrs)

B. Cultural-Historical Foundation

1. 3 hrs
   General Education Program elective from section B1
2. 3 hrs
   General Education Program elective from section B2:
   Prefer REL 2300 World Religions, or PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy, or LIT 2110 World Literature I, or LIT 2120 World Literature II
3. 3 hrs
   General Education Program elective: Prefer second course from GEP section B1.

(6 hrs)

C. Mathematical Foundation

1. 3 hrs
   Prefer: MGF 1106 Finite Mathematics
2. 3 hrs
   Prefer: STA 1060C Basic Statistics using MS Excel or STA 2014C Principles of Statistics

(6 hrs)

D. Social Foundation

1. 3 hrs
   Prefer: POS 2041 American National Government
2. 3 hrs
   Prefer: PSY 2012 General Psychology

(6 hrs)

E. Science Foundation

1. 3 hrs
   Prefer: PSC 1121 Physical Science
2. 3 hrs
   Prefer: ANT 2511 The Human Species or BSC 1005 Biological Principles

Note: Students are advised to take the preferred courses.

(9 hrs)

2. Education Common Program Prerequisites

Note: In addition to EDG 2701, a minimum of 6 hours with an international or diversity focus is required. The foreign language admission requirement may be used to meet this requirement.

(15 hrs)

3. Other Program Requirements

* Transfer Notes: Courses taken at community colleges may substitute for select courses in Other Program Requirements with the permission of the department.

4. Early Childhood Education Program Recommended Sequence of Required Upper Division Courses

• All methods/specialization/foundations courses must be completed with a letter grade of “C-” (1.75) or better before registering for Internship II. However, a minimum GPA of 2.75 is required in the professional, specialization and overall for admission to Internship II.
• Early Childhood Education majors take a variety of courses related to young children and their learning, development, and family environment. Students in this program are working toward certification in PreK-Primary (PK-3) with ESOL Endorsement. They take a series of core and specialization courses to prepare them to teach in the schools and to demonstrate mastery of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAP). Early and continuous field experiences are provided to enhance the Early Childhood Education major’s program and to integrate theory and practice in actual school settings. Throughout the program, students document and reflect upon their accomplishments in a Professional Portfolio, which is continuously reviewed by faculty.

(15 hrs)

Semester I

• Passing score on the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is strongly recommended during the first semester (if CLAST was used for admission) and before application to Internship I.

(15 hrs)

Semester II

• Passing score on the Professional Education Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is strongly recommended as soon as possible after completing Semester II.

(6 hrs)

Summer

• Passing score on the Subject Area Examination (Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3) portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is strongly recommended prior to entry into Internship II.

(12 hrs)

Semester III

• Based on recommendations above, the student should achieve a passing score on all applicable sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination prior to entry into Student Teaching (EEC 4943 Internship II).
• Students must apply and be approved for Internship II. Deadline dates and applications are available through the Office of Clinical Experiences at http://www.clinicalexperiences.education.ucf.edu.

(12 hrs)

Semester IV

• Satisfactory completion of Internship II requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in all 12 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices at the pre-professional level in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066.

(0-8 hrs)

5. Foreign Language Requirements

State University System foreign language admission requirement:

Two years in high school or one year of college instruction in a single foreign language. (This requirement applies to those students admitted to the University without the required two units of foreign language in high school.)

6. Departmental Exit Requirements

• Achieve a minimum overall 2.75 GPA in all courses within the major.
• Complete a portfolio according to program guidelines. This portfolio requires demonstration of professional growth, reflection, and proficiency in the 12 Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.
• Complete a TESOL notebook as required for ESOL Endorsement.
• Pass all applicable sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. See http://www.fldoe.org for test dates and test sites.

7. University Minimum Exit Requirements

• A 2.0 UCF GPA
• 48 semester hours of upper division credit completed
• 30 of the last 36 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF
• 25% of course work must be completed in residency at UCF
• Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, the CLAST and nine hours of Summer credit (if applicable)

120 hrs

8. Total Semester Hours Required

9. Recommended Four-Year Sequence of Courses

Note: This recommended sequence may vary at selected regional campus locations. Consult with your Education advisor and review your degree audit for more recent information.