Undergraduate
Undergraduate Majors
The College of Education offers numerous undergraduate degree programs in the field of education. To learn more about admission requirements specific to each of our programs, visit the program's website or contact your academic advisor.
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Early Childhood Education (with ESOL and Reading Endorsement)
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is for aspiring teachers who
have a passion for shaping the minds of early learners. It is designed to develop
knowledgeable, responsive and innovative professionals who are committed to creating
dynamic and stimulating learning environments with an emphasis on inquiry, creativity
and reflectivity. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible
for teacher certification in the state of Florida for Pre-Kindergarten/Primary (age
3 - Grade 3).
Education (with ESOL and Reading Endorsement)
Offered on USF's St. Petersburg campus
USF鈥檚 bachelor's degree in Education integrates the pedagogy, content, and clinical
experiences necessary for graduates to be eligible for teacher certification in Exceptional
Student Education and Elementary Education from the Florida Department of Education.
Students who successfully complete this program are also eligible to add ESOL and
Reading Endorsements to their teaching certificate.
Educational Studies
Offered on USF's St. Petersburg campus
USF鈥檚 bachelor's degree in Educational Studies prepares students to engage in educational
settings beyond the classroom, including settings such as museums, nonprofit organizations,
community-based organizations, and businesses where teaching and training are an integral
part of the organization. This program does not lead to teacher certification, nor
is it a teacher preparation program.
Elementary Education (with ESOL and Reading Endorsement)
Offered on USF's Tampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses
USF's bachelor's degree in Elementary Education is designed for students who wish
to pursue a career as an elementary classroom teacher. The program includes both coursework
and extensive field experience in elementary school settings to enable the students
to integrate theory with teaching practice. Students who successfully complete this
program are eligible for teacher certification from the Florida Department of Education
in Elementary Education (grades K-6).
English Education (with ESOL and Reading Endorsements)
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in English Education prepares students to develop content
knowledge related to structures and functions of language, dynamic literature (including
print and non-print texts and multimedia), adolescent literacy, and writing theories
and processes. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible for teacher
certification from the Florida Department of Education in English (grades 6-12).
Exceptional Student Education (with ESOL & Reading Endorsements)
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education prepares teachers to work
with children who have emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and
specific learning disabilities. Students who successfully complete this program are
eligible for teacher certification from the Florida Department of Education in Exceptional
Student Education (grades K-12).
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology prepares students for
careers in strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, community-based fitness,
cardiac rehabilitation, and provides a pathway to physical therapy school.
Mathematics Education
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Mathematics Education explores educational foundations,
methods, and theory and practice of teaching mathematics at grades 6-12. It is designed
to prepare effective teachers of middle and high school mathematics who are knowledgeable,
reflective, caring, and are able to meet the needs of a dynamic student population.
Students who complete this program are eligible for teacher certification from the
Florida Department of Education in Mathematics (grades 6-12).
Physical Education
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Physical Education is designed for those who wish to become
Florida certified teachers in Physical Education and teach in K-12 schools. Coursework
in the major begins in the student's junior year and takes place over a two-year program
of study. Students who complete this program are eligible for teacher certification
from the Florida Department of Education in Physical Education (grades K-12).
Science Education with Biology Education Concentration
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Science Education is designed for those who have a passion
for science and technology and prepares aspiring teachers to use research, theory,
and science content knowledge to help their students explore how the world around
them鈥攁nd how it works. Students who complete this program are eligible for teacher
certification from the Florida Department of Education in Biology (grades 6-12).
Science Education with Chemistry Education Concentration
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Science Education is designed for those who have a passion
for science and technology and prepares aspiring teachers to use research, theory,
and science content knowledge to help their students explore how the world around
them鈥攁nd how it works. Students who complete this program are eligible for teacher
certification from the Florida Department of Education in Biology (grades 6-12).
Science Education with Physics Education Concentration
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Science Education is designed for those who have a passion
for science and technology and prepares aspiring teachers to use research, theory,
and science content knowledge to help their students explore how the world around
them鈥攁nd how it works. Students who complete this program are eligible for teacher
certification from the Florida Department of Education in Biology (grades 6-12).
Social Science Education
Offered on USF's Tampa campus
USF's bachelor's degree in Social Science Education is designed for those who hope
to inspire their students to be active and responsible members of society. Our program engages
students in the study of cultural and historical tradition and informed social criticism.
Students who complete this program are eligible for teacher certification from the
Florida Department of Education in in Social Science (grades 6-12).
Degree and/or course requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida State Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria.