Pre-Education Advising

Tampa Campus

Pre-Education Advising

COEDU Student Academic Services Dept. Serve all prospective education majors

Freshman, Continuing, and Transfer Convey COEDU undergraduate admission

requirements, policies, procedures Track the academic progress of students

Re-direction of those not admissible

Advising in the College of Education Empowerment

Independent, critical thinkers Development

Personal responsibility Related to professional goals

Plan Ahead Understand your curriculum

Advising in the College of Education is facilitated through group advising sessions, email communication, podcasts traditional, one-on-one appointments and other means .

Appointments are limited and vary.

Undergraduate Major Specializations

Teacher Prep Programs Early Childhood (PreK-3)* Elementary Ed (K-6) Exceptional Student

Education (K-12) Physical Education (K-12)*

Non-Teacher Prep Programs Exercise Science*

Teacher Prep Programs English Education (6-12) Foreign Lang Ed (K-12)

Spanish, French, German, or other language

Math Education (6-12) Science Education (6-12)

Biology, Chemistry, Physics Social Science Ed (6-12)

* Denotes Limited Access Program

Needed Materials

SASS Audit or unofficial transcripts FACTS.org Copies from previous institution

Prerequisite Checklist Specialization specific

Advising Resource Worksheet Course Selection Guide Any other documentation related to advising

inquiry

Pre-Education vs. Education

Classified as Pre-Education: Working on prerequisites

Courses (as identified by major) GPA Skills Test (all sections)

Have not applied and been admitted to COEDU

Classified as Education: Once formally admitted to COEDU (letter) Attended admitted COEDU student orientation

Admission to COEDU

Limited Access College Restriction on who is admitted Tied to State of Florida and its Legislature Prerequisites must be met prior to admission Separate application to COEDU

Limited Admission Programs Restrict the number and/or at what time students

are admitted to the program

COEDU Limited Access ProgramsExercise Science

Maximum 30 student per year All prerequisites must be finished by end of Spring

Semester Fall semester admission (apply June 1 – July 15)

COEDU Limited Access ProgramsPhysical Education

Number of students not limited Fall semester admission (apply June 1 – July 15)

Early Childhood Education Number of students not limited Full-time cohort program only Fall semester admission (apply June 1 – July 15)

COEDU Admission Criteria Admitted to USF

Separate application 2.50 overall GPA

Includes all college level coursework Skills Test: CLAST, Praxis I, or General Knowledge

Passing Scores on all sections of 1 test Exemptions cannot be used; must take all sections Exercise Science do not need General Knowledge Test (GKT) needed for graduation Only offered at certain times during the year

Prerequisite Courses As identified by major (see checklist) C- grade or higher

CLAST vs. Skills Test RequirementCLAST

State/UniversitySkills Test

COEDU Admission

All students must meet CLAST:

2) Taking needed sections (Math, Reading, Writing, and/or Essay)

SAT scores: 500 per section

ACT scores: 21 on English, 22 on Reading, 21 on Math

2.5 GPA in Math and/or English courses

*CLAST met with FL public AA degree

1) Becoming Exempt:

1) COEDU admission requirement

2) Cannot use exemptions

3) Cannot mix/match test subsections

4) Must take all sections of same test (math, reading, writing, essay)

5) 3 Options: CLAST, Praxis I, or General Knowledge Test (GKT)

6) May depend on when the test is offered and when application is due to COEDU

*Begin to have holds (TC, TS, TL)

Skills Test Information Must have all sections of 1 test for admission

Missing 1 section will cause denied admission Where to sign up:

CLAST: Testing Services (SVC 2060) GKT: Obtain GKT booklet and mail-in form

website(s): http://www.cefe.usf.edu/ and www.fl.nesinc.com Praxis I: www.ets.org Administration of tests vary and are limited – plan ahead!

General Knowledge Scores are not automatically sent to College of Education; must

provide copies with application (you keep original) Online version of GKT does not have Essay section

Take as many times as you need Do not need to retake sections already passed Take it early – do not wait until last semester!

COEDU Admission Timeframes

Semester Applying for Admission

Submit Application no EARLIER than:

Submit Application no LATER than:

FALL June 1 July 15

SPRING Oct 1 Nov 15

SUMMER Mar 1 Apr 15

College of Education (Tampa Campus) only accepts applications at certain times during the year:

• Keep in mind Limited Access program admission semesters!

• Application is found on our website at www.coedu.usf.edu

Admission Process

Complete Prerequisites

Download Application

Submit to DAC 107

Fill Out & Supply Documentation

Application Review

Deny LetterAcceptance

Letter

Attend Orientation

Finish Missing Prerequisites

Wait for App Timeframe

STEP 1:

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

STEP 4:

COEDU Application Procedures COEDU application submission and review

separate from USF application Allow 4-6 weeks for review Advisors and/or Department conducts review Supply accurate information (address, etc) Notified via U.S. mail Advised and signed up for classes during

COEDU Admitted orientation

Teacher Prep Application

Teacher Prep Application

Disclosure of Arrest & Conviction All students are required to fill out a Disclosure of

Conviction Form as a part of the COEDU application If you have ever been arrested, pleaded nolo

contendre, or convicted, your final internship placement and/or employment prospects upon graduation may be in jeopardy

48 hour disclosure for new arrests Find out ASAP if your situation is going to be an

issue; please contact: Dr. Paulette Walker: 813-974-1804

Curriculum Planning

1) Review program’s prerequisite checklist to your SASS Audit and/or unofficial transcripts

2) Use Student Advising Worksheet to map out remaining semesters

*If specific class is listed on checklist, must have; blank line indicates elective.

USF Gen Ed Courses

FL Mandated Courses

Prerequisite Checklist

NOTE: Prerequisites subject to change based on State of Florida mandates

Teacher Prep Programs: Field Experience

EDF 2005

Intro to Education

Mandates 15 hours of

Teaching Diverse PopulationsMandates 15 hours of Classroom Observation

EDG 2701

Classroom Observation

It is encouraged that you take EDF 2005 as soon as possible followed by EDG 2701 the next available semester. Both courses require mandatory fieldwork that will allow you to get field experience that can confirm or dissuade your commitment to the field of education.

College of Education Website

Prospective Students

Link

www.coedu.usf.edu

College of Education Website

Undergraduate Prospective

Students Link

www.coedu.usf.edu

College of Education Website

www.coedu.usf.edu

Pre-Ed Advising Resources & Info

- Checklists

- Testing Info

- Selection Guide

- Application

- Advising Tools

- CLAST Hold Info

- Much more!!!

FFMT Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

1. Must be a resident of State of Florida

2. Must meet requirements for admission as a junior in state approved teacher education program

3. Must be newly admitted into upper level teacher education program and cannot be teaching full time

4. www.ffmt.org Please contact Dr. Diane Briscoe for any queries

beyond the navigation of the website: briscoe@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

SCATT – Top 10 Reasons to Join

1. National Recognition2. Quality Programming

(workshops, seminars & field trips)

3. Trained Supervising Teachers

4. Intensive Training Seminars

5. Leadership Skill Development

6. Interaction7. Planning Skills8. School Improvement9. Special

Recommendation (SCATT letter and special introduction provided upon graduation)

10. Career Opportunity

Chalk and Wire

Dr. Paulette Walker

Pre-Education Advising Staff

Clockwise: Brent Lamons (Coordinator), Paul St. Fleur (Advisor/Graduate Assistant), Michael Magee (Transfer Student Advisor/Counselor), Jaymi Butler (Freshmen

Advisor/Counselor), Christiana Chekoudjian (Senior Clerk), Chelsea Ruff (Advisor/Graduate Assistant),

Undergraduate Advising Staff

Special Consideration…

Exercise Science

Physical Education

Early Childhood

Only admit students in the Fall!

ExerciseExercise Science

Limited Access Program

Student must complete ALL prerequisites by the time they apply

Student must apply on time Student must be ranked among the Top 30

“What if I don’t get in?”

Consider the likelihood of admission Consider your interests, skills, and abilities Consider the career field you are heading

toward Visit with a Career Specialist Develop an alternate plan...just in case!

Peer Aides, Leaders and Mentors (PALM) Program

The Purpose: Peer Aides will contribute to the overall advising

experience by assisting students with securing information about general education requirements, pre-requisites for the COEDU, specific program requirements, and application procedures.  In addition, they will share their own experiences as Education majors. Peer aides will take part in some recruitment activities; specifically out-reach to groups that are underrepresented in the COEDU.