Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English. (“Official” means that you must request your school to send transcripts directly to the UT admissions office. If that is impossible, send copies that have been certified by your school as “true copies” of the originals after they are copied. An official at your school should sign the document as “true copy of original.”)
Essay written in English.
A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.
TOEFL: minimum acceptable score is 550 or 213 (computer based) or 79 (Internet based) exam.
IELTS: International English Language Testing System – minimum grade of 6.5.
DuoLingo: minimum acceptable score is 105. The Duolingo English test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken online via a computer with a webcam and microphone. The test includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample which are shared with The University of Tampa when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
Successful completion of the English 112 certificate offered by ELS Language Centers accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an administrator and a 500-word English writing sample.
The following documents should be submitted:
Completed application
Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED results (plus official transcripts from all university or dual enrollment courses completed, if applicable)
$40 nonrefundable application fee
SAT and/or ACT scores (Have questions about the new SAT? See SAT FAQ.)*
Guidance counselor or teacher recommendation (not required if you already graduated from high school and have completed some college credits)
Essay (not required if you have already graduated from high school and completed some college credits)
The Bachelor of Science in elementary education program provides students with the academic knowledge, learning strategies and teaching approaches needed to be successful elementary school teachers. Elementary education candidates will gain certification to teach grades K-6 upon graduation. All students in the elementary education program will also be required to earn their ESOL endorsement. This endorsement is required by the State of Florida for all elementary teachers. Since the 2016-2017 academic year all students in the elementary education program are required to earn the Elementary Education/ESOL Endorsement/Reading Endorsement.
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Requirements for elementary education:
Foundations of American Education
Human Development and Learning
Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships
Cross-Cultural Comparative Research: Perspectives in International Education
Pre-Education Practicum
Human Exceptionalities
Assessment and Continuous Improvement (ESOL-infused course)
Classroom Management and Critical Thinking (ESOL-infused course)
Practicum (with Seminar) I (ESOL-infused course)
Communication and ESOL Applications
Teaching Literature and Language Arts in the Elementary School (ESOL-infused course)
Teaching Reading in the Elementary School (ESOL-infused course)
Diversity and Ethics (ESOL-infused course)
Teaching Reading Through Diagnostic Assessment and Instruction (ESOL-infused course)
ESOL Practicum (with Seminar) II
Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School
Instructional Laboratory I
Teaching Art, Music and PE in the Elementary School (ESOL-infused course)
Technology in Education II (ESOL-infused course)
Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School (ESOL-infused course)
Practicum (with Seminar) III
Final Internship Seminar IV
Final Internship Practicum IV
Reading Practicum
Teaching Science in the Elementary School
Instructional Laboratory II
Total Credit Hours: 85-87
Student Health Fee: 445 $ per year
