About this Program
College: Education
Credits: 18
Subplan Code: EDU_GCT13
Certificates must comply with the Graduate Certificate Policy
A Graduate Certificate is an official credential granted by the University of Florida. It represents a cohesive, targeted curriculum of graduate-level coursework designed to validate specialized knowledge and skills in a specific field of study. To successfully earn and have a graduate certificate officially posted to the academic transcript, candidates must fulfill several key academic and administrative requirements:
- Admission: Secure formal acceptance into the designated certificate program.
- Course Completion: Successfully complete all approved, graduate-level coursework required by the curriculum.
- Active Enrollment: Maintain active enrollment during the academic term in which the certificate is awarded.
- Application Submission: Submit a formal graduation application to officially designate the graduate certificate credential on the transcript.
For specific prerequisite details, credit requirements, and application deadlines, students should consult directly with the academic department or unit offering the certificate.
required courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TSL 5335 | ESOL and Reading for Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| ESE 6345 | Effective Teaching and Classroom Management | 3 |
| ESE 5426 | Data-Driven Decision Making for Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| EDG 5666 | Knowing and Learning in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| ESE 6945 | Student Teaching in Secondary School | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Secondary School Social Studies Methods and Assessment | ||
| Secondary School Mathematics Methods and Assessment | ||
| Secondary Science Methods and Assessment | ||
| Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment in Secondary English Language Arts | ||
| State of Florida Teacher Certification Exams 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
- 1
Because this certificate is related to Florida Teacher Certification, in addition to coursework, students must pass the following State of Florida Teacher Certification Exams to receive a stamp of completion on their transcripts:
- General Knowledge Test
- Subject specific test (specific to their discipline in grades 6-12 or 5-9)
- Professional Knowledge Test