The Secondary Education B.S.- Science Education Biology program offers students the option of two tracks: Science Education - Biology Track and Science Education - Biology Lifelong Learning Track (non-certification). The Education Track is appropriate for students interested in opportunities for employment with formal 6-12 schools that require certification.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from a Florida College System or State University System institution.
- Complete the EDF 2005 Introduction to Teaching Profession course with a minimum letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better.
- Meet the Gordon Rule Requirement
- Meet Foreign Language Admission Requirement.
- Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA
Degree Requirements
- Students should see an advisor prior to registering for classes
- The courses designated in 1 (UCF General Education Program) and 2 (Education Common Program Prerequisites) should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
- The Education Track 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.
This program prepares students for state-regulated professional licensure or certification. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Secondary Education, Science Education Biology Track (B.S.) program.
Degree Requirements
Core Requirements: Basic Level
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- A grade of "C-" (1.75) or better is required. Transfer Notes: Courses taken at Florida College System institutions may substitute for select courses in this section with the permission of the department. Students should consult with advisor regarding course options. EDF 2130 is a prerequisite to Internship I.
- Complete the following:
- EDF2130 - Child and Adolescent Development for Educators (3)
Core Requirements: Advanced Level
0 Total Credits
- A grade of "C-" (1.75) or better is required.
Education Core Requirements
18 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- EDG 4410 - Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management (3) and TSL 4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3) are prerequisites to Internship I.
- Complete the following:
- EDF4467 - Learning Theory and Assessment (3)
- EDF4603 - Analysis and Application of Ethical, Legal, and Safety Issues in Schools (3)
- EDG4410 - Teaching Strategies and Classroom Management (3)
- EEX4242 - Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings (3)
- RED4043 - Content Reading in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (3)
- TSL4080 - Theory and Practice of Teaching ESOL Students in Schools (3)
Education Track Specialization Requirements
26 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- BSC 2010C - Biology I (4) and PHY 2053C - College Physics I (4) are prerequisites for Internship I and may be completed in the GEP BSC 2011C - Biology II (4), CHM 2045C - Chemistry Fundamentals I (4), CHM 2046 - Chemistry Fundamentals II (3), and CHM 2046L - Chemistry Fundamentals Laboratory (1) are prerequisites for Internship I and should be completed in the CPP. SCE 4361 - Programs in Teaching Science (3), SCE 4633 - Secondary Science Curriculum (3), and Restricted Elective with advisor approval (2) are strongly recommended prior to Internship I.
- Complete the following:
- PCB3044 - Principles of Ecology (3)
- PCB3044L - Principles of Ecology Laboratory (1)
- CHM2205 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry (5)
- MCB3020C - General Microbiology (5)
- SCE4361 - Programs in Teaching Science (3)
- SCE4633 - Secondary Science Curriculum (3)
- Earn at least 2 credits from the following types of courses: Restricted Elective with advisor approval
- Earn at least 4 credits from the following types of courses: PCB 3703C - Human Physiology (4), ZOO 3733C - Human Anatomy (4), or PCB 3063 - Genetics (3) AND PCB 3063L - Genetics Laboratory (1)
Internship I Block
7 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Program Internship I Prerequisites: EDG 4410, TSL 4080, all Common Program Prerequisites, all Core Requirements: Basic Level, and at least 50% of all required specialization courses must be completed prior to Internship I with a minimum grade of a "C-" (1.75) or better. However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the education core, specialization and overall for entry into Internship I. It is strongly recommended that SCE 4361, SCE 4633, and 2 semester hours of approved restricted electives are taken prior to Internship I. Passing score on the General Knowledge Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is recommended before entry into Internship I. Passing score on the Professional Education Test portion of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) is strongly recommended as soon as possible after completing the following courses: EDG 4410, EDF 4467, RED 4043, and TSL 4080. Students must apply and be approved for Internship I. Deadline dates and placement application are available through the Office of Clinical & Field Experiences at https://ccie.ucf.edu/immersive-experiences/. A fee may be required as part of the placement application process.
- Complete the following:
- SCE4360 - Science Instructional Analysis (4)
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: SCE 3940 - Internship
- Strongly recommended to complete SCE 3940 and SCE 4360 concurrently in the fall semester. For students completing SCE 3940 in fall semester, SCE 4360 will be taken as a co-requisite. For students completing SCE 3940 in spring semester, SCE 4360 will be taken as a pre-requisite in the fall semester prior to internship.
Internship II Block
12 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- At least 80% of all required specialization courses and all education/methods courses must be completed with a letter grade of "C-" (1.75) or better before admission into Internship II. However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the education core, specialization, and overall for admission into Internship II. Passing scores on all sections [General Knowledge, Professional, and Subject Area (Biology 6-12)] of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) are required prior to entry into Internship II. Students must apply and be approved for Internship II. Deadline dates and placement application are available through the Office of Clinical & Field Experiences at https://ccie.ucf.edu/immersive-experiences/. A fee may be required as part of the placement application process. Satisfactory completion of Internship II requires the student to demonstrate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices at the pre-professional level in accordance with State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066.
- Complete the following:
- ESE4033C - Critical Issues and Trends in Secondary Education (3)
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: SCE 4941 - Internship
Grand Total Credits: 66
Restricted Electives
Capstone Requirements
Electives
Foreign Language Requirements
Admissions
- 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.)
Graduation
Additional Requirements
Required Minors
Departmental Exit Requirements
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in all courses within the major.
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in the education core coursework.
- Achieve a minimum 2.5 GPA in the specialization coursework.
- Achieve a minimum overall 2.5 GPA .
- You must upload key assignments using the Watermark platform. Key assignments are assessed by faculty to provide evidence of candidate proficiency in all Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs). All teacher education candidates, Lifelong Learning majors, and Early Childhood Development & Education majors (all ECDE tracks) are required to complete Watermark requirements before being certified for graduation. See https://ccie.ucf.edu/explore-via/
Education Track - Pass all applicable sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. See http://www.fldoe.org for test dates and test sites. Effective January 1, 2015, only examination results earned by educators within 10 years prior to the date of application for a new Florida Educator's Certificate with the Florida Department of Education may be acceptable for certification eligibility requirements (SBE Rule 6A-4.002)
University Minimum Exit Requirements
- A 2.0 UCF GPA
- 42 semester hours of upper division credit completed
- 60 semester hours earned after CLEP awarded
- 30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.
- A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.
- Complete the General Education Program, the Gordon Rule, and nine hours of Summer credit.
Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120Additional Information
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Advising Notes
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Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses
Program Academic Learning Compacts
- Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm
Equipment Fees
- Part-Time Student: $12 per term
- Full-Time Student: $24 per term
