College of Education
Graduate programs through the College of Education are provided for students who
have completed at least baccalaureate degrees. Both degree and non-degree
programs may be planned for people in education-related positions in social and
government agencies, business and industry, as well as for professional educators
in private and public schools. Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees are
awarded in many fields: Art Education,
Counselor Education,
Educational Leadership,
Educational Media,
Educational Technology,
Elementary Education,
English Language Arts Education,
Exceptional Student Education,
Instructional Systems Technology,
Mathematics Education,
Music Education,
Physical Education,
Reading Education,
Science Education,
Social Science Education, and
Vocational Education. Education
Specialists are offered in School
Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction,
and Educational Leadership. Doctor of Education degrees
are available in Educational Leadership
and Curriculum/Instruction. The
Doctor of Philosophy degree is available in
Curriculum and Instruction. All programs in the College of Education are
accredited by NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education).
School Psychology is accredited by the National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP/NCATE). Exceptional Student Education is accredited by the
Council for Exceptional Education.
College of Education
(General Information)
College Administration
Sandra L. Robinson.......................................Dean
Jennifer M. Platt..............................Associate Dean
Michael C. Hynes...............................Associate Dean
Helen Stewart-Dunham.............. Brevard Campus Coordinator
Phone: (407) 632-1111, ext. 65533
Anne Wimmer..................Daytona Beach Campus Coordinator
Phone: (904) 255-7423, ext. 4058
Karen Hatcher..................Lake/Sumter Campus Coordinator
Phone: (352) 787-3747, ext. 633
Faculty
Educational Foundations
K. L. Biraimah............................Chair of Department
K. L. Biraimah, Ph.D................................Professor
C. D. Dziuban, Ph.D.................................Professor
T. S. Kubala, Ed.D..................................Professor
M. L. Kysilka, Ph.D.................................Professor
R. R. Lange, Ph.D...................................Professor
K. W. Allen, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor
S. L. Hiett, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor
L. C. Holt, Ed.D..........................Associate Professor
A. J. Miller, Ed.D........................Associate Professor
T.J. Sullivan, Ed.D.......................Associate Professor
G. West, Ph.D.............................Associate Professor
A. T. Wood, Ph.D...................Director of Brinson Center
for Ethics in Education
and Associate Professor
R.W. Gustafson, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
C. J. Hutchinson, Ed.D....................Assistant Professor
J. S. Kaplan, Ph.D. ......................Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty,Florida Gulf Coast University
D. A. Pataniczek, Ph.D.
C. M. Hewitt-Gervais, Ph.D.
Educational Services
Chair of the Department: TBA
D. J. Baumbach, Ed.D................................Professor
W. C. Bozeman, Ph.D.................................Professor
R. A. Cornell, Ed.D.................................Professor
M. A. Lynn, Ed.D....................................Professor
G. W. Orwig, Ed.D...................................Professor
E. H. Robinson, Ph.D................................Professor
C. R. Balado, Ed.D........................Associate Professor
R. M. Bollet, Ed.D........................Associate Professor
J. R. Lee, Ed.D...........................Associate Professor
J. A. Middleton, Ed.D.....................Associate Professor
B. Murray, Ph.D...........................Associate Professor
K. Murray, J.D., Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
G. Pawlas, Ph.D...........................Associate Professor
L. Tubbs, Ed.D............................Associate Professor
C.P. Wilson, Ed.D.........................Associate Professor
A. Creamer, Ed.D..........................Assistant Professor
G. Gunter, Ph.D...........................Assistant Professor
B.G. Hayes, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor
D. Jones, Ph.D............................Assistant Professor
D. Shepard-Tew, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Gulf Coast University
C. F. Carter, Ed.D.
T. C. Valesky, Ed.D.
Instructional Programs
J. W. Cornett.....................Interim Chair of Department
T. Blair, Ph.D......................................Professor
D. K. Brumbaugh, Ed.D...............................Professor
M. C. Hynes, Ph.D..............................Associate Dean,
Director of Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy,
and Professor
A. R. Joels, Ph.D...................................Professor
R. D. Martin, Ed.D..................................Professor
M. J. Palmer, Ed.D..................................Professor
S. L. Robinson, Ph.D.......................Dean and Professor
J. S. Allen, Ed.D.........................Associate Professor
J. H. Armstrong, Ed.D.....................Associate Professor
D. J. Camp, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor
J. W. Cornett, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
R. M. Everett, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
D. W. Gurney, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
M. H. Hopkins, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
L. R. Hudson, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
J. A. Johnson, Ph.D.....................Associate Director of
Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy,
and Associate Professor
S. E. Ortiz, Ed.D.........................Associate Professor
R. F. Paugh, Ed.D.........................Associate Professor
M. K. Romjue, Ph.D........................Associate Professor
B. W. Siebert, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
S. E. Sorg, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor
K. Williams, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor
S. Atkins, Ph.D...........................Assistant Professor
T. Brewer, Ph.D...........................Assistant Professor
E. F. Clifford, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
P. Crawford, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
A. Sweeney, Ph.D..........................Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Gulf Coast University
V. J. Dimidijian, Ph.D.
C. W. Engle, Ed.D.
L. C. Hartle, Ph.D.
E. Hyun, Ph.D.
S. C. Mayberry, Ed.D.
Exceptional and Physical Education
Chair of the Department: TBA
J. L. Olson, Ph.D...................................Professor
J. M. Platt, Ed.D................Associate Dean and Professor
F. D. Rohter, Ph.D..................................Professor
T. Angelopoulos, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
L. Cross, Ph.D............................Associate Professor
P. E. Higginbotham, Ed.D..................Associate Professor
M. Lue, Ph.D..............................Associate Professor
M. Miller, Ed.D........Assistant Dean and Associate Professor
J. W. Powell, Ed.D........................Associate Professor
M. Blanes, Ph.D...........................Assistant Professor
C. K. Klein, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
D. Ezell, Ph.D............................Assistant Professor
M. Little, Ph.D...........................Assistant Professor
H. P. Martin, Ed.D........................Assistant Professor
D. L. Mitchell, Ed.D......................Assistant Professor
S. Pankaskie, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
S. Y. Smalley, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor
Associate Graduate Faculty, Florida Gulf Coast University
M. S. Green, Ed.D.
Programs
Master's Degrees
Art Education
Counselor Education
Mental Health Counseling Track
School Counseling Track
Educational Leadership
Student Personnel Administration in Higher
Education Track
Curriculum and Instruction Track
Elementary Education
Primary Track
Mathematics Education Track
English Language Arts
Exceptional Child Education
Varying Exceptionalities Track
Instructional Technology
Educational Media Track
Educational Technology Track
Instructional Systems Track
Mathematics Education
Music Education
Physical Education
Reading Education
Science Education
Biology Track
Chemistry Track
Physics Track
Social Science Education
Vocational Education
Education Specialist Degrees
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
School Psychology
Doctoral Degrees
Curriculum and Instruction (Ed.D. and Ph.D.)
Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
Master's Programs
Programs are offered in a wide variety of areas within the general field of education. Master of Education programs are open only to qualified students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and have completed course work for regular Florida State Teaching Certification. This degree is appropriate for the practicing educator who wishes to update and extend knowledge of their present teaching field.Master of Arts programs leading to initial certification are open to qualified individuals who are seeking both a master's degree and a new teaching certification. Students who are presently teaching with a valid Florida Teaching Certificate may add a teaching field to their certificate by completing a Master of Arts degree. Those students without previous certification and who are seeking initial certification in a teaching area may be required by the program area to complete an internship to complete the state-approved program. M.A. candidates must complete a portfolio as part of the requirements of an internship.
NOTE: All Master of Arts programs at UCF leading to initial certification are state-approved programs. Completion of the prescribed program results in the affixing of a state-approved program stamp to the transcript. This stamp ensures that certification will be issued by the Florida Department of Education in the indicated area. Failure to complete the prescribed state-approved program through petitions, waivers, or unauthorized course substitutions will be cause to not affix the stamp of approval on the transcript. While the student may graduate with a Master of Arts, a transcript without the stamp will be evaluated for certification on a course-by-course basis. UCF and the College of Education do not guarantee that any non-stamped program transcript will lead to certification by the Florida Department of Education.
Admission
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required of
all graduate students. Minimal requirements for admission
are (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the last 60
attempted semester hours of undergraduate study and a minimum
score of at least 840 on the verbal-quantitative sections of the
GRE or (2) a GPA of less than 3.0 combined with a GRE of 1000
or above. A score of 213 (computer-based test) or 550
(paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) is required if the applicant is an international
student. In addition, a student seeking a Master of
Education degree must show evidence that all course work has
been completed for the basic bachelor's level state of Florida
teaching certificate. Master of Arts programs, available in
some specialties, may be planned without the student's having
previously completed certification courses.
Education programs at the area campuses are limited access programs. Acceptance to the university and/or the College of Education does not constitute admission to the UCF Brevard or Daytona education program. A separate application must be made directly to the Daytona or Brevard Campus.
Provisional Admission
The College of Education has a separate provisional
application process. The provisional deadline is earlier in the
semester for all programs with the exception of School
Psychology, Counselor Education, and the doctoral programs.
Students who fail to meet university admissions standards have
the opportunity to apply for admission via the provisional
category. To be considered for provisional admission in the
College of Education, students must file an application
for provisional status in the Education Student Services
Office (ED 109; 823-3723) upon being denied regular admission.
Department committees make recommendations to the
College Graduate Standards and Curriculum Committee.
The following criteria are applied in evaluating applications:
- Ranking of undergraduate grade point average
- Ranking of GRE score
- Contribution, current and projected, to the profession
- Number of years of professional experience
- Number of non-degree-seeking hours taken
- Grade point average on any non-degree-seeking work
- Recommendations by college faculty and other professionals.
Program of Study
Students are officially assigned formal academic advisers
upon admission to a College of Education graduate degree
program. It is the student's responsibility to seek
advisement and finalize a program of study early in the degree
program.Students are advised to file a program of study within
the first nine hours of their graduate study. The acceptability
and application of non-degree/transfer hours toward a degree
is contingent upon the recommendation of the academic
adviser and is approved only after a program of study has
been officially filed through all university channels.
Academic advisers are not assigned to individuals admitted as non-degree-seeking students. Non-degree-seeking students may seek information and general advisement in the Education Student Services Office (ED 109; 823-3723). Non-degree-seeking students seeking certification in the state of Florida and who have been initially certified elsewhere are not eligible for financial assistance from the university. In general, non-degree-seeking students cannot receive financial assistance unless enrolled for at least half-time and they have not previously been certified. Students should check their specific circumstances with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
Performance Standards
Minimum university-wide standards and regulations are
applicable in addition to the specific College of Education
requirements and regulations described in this section.
In addition to the minimum university standard of
maintaining a "B" (3.0 GPA) on all graduate work and earning no
more than six hours of "C" work, unresolved "I"
(incomplete) grades must be resolved within one year or prior to
graduation, College of Education students must maintain at least
a 2.5 GPA in all co-requisite work prescribed in concert with
a graduate degree program.
Students whose grade point average on degree work falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic provisional status for a nine semester-hour period of enrollment. During this time, the GPA must reach or exceed the 3.0 minimum to remain in the program. Only one academic provisional period is permitted, and no transfer credit may be applied.
Culminating Experience
Prior to graduation, all students are required to
successfully complete an academic culminating experience which
is planned and evaluated by each student's program area.
Comprehensive examinations are the most common form of
culminating experience. Failure on a comprehensive
examination requires re-enrollment and reexamination during a
subsequent semester. Students are required to be enrolled
during the semester in which they take examinations to satisfy
this requirement and must be enrolled the term they plan
to graduate.
Thesis, Research Report, and Non-thesis Options
In most programs, master's degree students in
education, with adviser consultation, may select one of three
options: Thesis, a research paper with a formal faculty committee
and defense; Research Report, a research paper supervised
by the student's adviser; or the non-thesis option, course
substitution for the research papers. Both the thesis and
research report options result in programs with a minimum of 33
semester hours. In the non-thesis option the courses
selected must be approved in advance by the student's adviser
and result in a program of at least 36 semester hours. For
specific options within programs, please consult the graduate
program coordinator for the degree sought.
Master of Arts: Tracks in Extended Content
Program Coordinator:..........................T. S. Kubala ED 350, Phone: (407) UCF-2007 e-mail: tkubala@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu Minimum hours required for M.A.: 42 Semester HoursSeveral of the education Master of Arts degrees have a track available to individuals who have a goal of teaching in a content area at the community college level. Every attempt is made to build at least 18 hours of graduate-level content into the program of study from the following areas: Art, Mathematics, Music, Science, Social Science, and English Language Arts. Only six hours of independent study courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements. It is important to see an adviser if courses are difficult to schedule in content areas. Students take content courses in lieu of internship with the full understanding that they will not be eligible for certification at the secondary level because of the internship deficiency in their program. College of Education content specialists serve as advisers in the program.
Area A: Core (some programs may vary slightly)
15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and
Learning 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of America
Education 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report 2 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report 1 hour
Area B: Specialization
(Electives approved by advisor) 27 Semester Hours
Art Education
T. Brewer..............................Program Coordinator Office: ED 158, Phone: (407) UCF-3714 e-mail: tbrewer@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Art Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 36 Semester HoursThis program is designed to meet the expanded and deepening needs of the art teacher in the studio content areas to examine contemporary problems in art education, review recent curriculum developments, study innovative developments, explore interdisciplinary concepts, and become involved in research problems specific to the art teacher. This degree requires previous certification in art.
Area A: Core 9 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 21 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)
Can include two studio (4000*- or 5000- level ART) courses
Select One Option 6 Semester Hours
Option A: Research Report 6 Semester Hours
ARE 6938 Reseach Trends 3 hours
ARE 6909 Research Report 2, 1 hours
Option B: Thesis 6 Semester Hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
ARE 6971 Thesis 2, 1 hours
Option C: Non-Thesis (Approved by adviser) 6 Semester Hours
* Six hours of 4000-level courses maximum
Master of Arts in Art Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 45 Semester HoursThe Master of Arts program in Art is planned to provide the art-oriented person with a degree that includes certification. The program meets state certification requirements in foundations, special methods in art education, general methods in teaching, and the student teaching component.
Area A: Core 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 18 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)
Can include two studio (4000*- or 5000- level ART) courses
Select One Option 6 Semester Hours
Option A: Research Report 6 Semester Hours
ARE 6938 Research Trends 3 hours
ARE 6909 Research Report 2, 1 hours
Option B: Non-Thesis 6 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)
Area C: Internship 6 Semester Hours
ARE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites
ARE 4351 Teaching Art in the Elementary School 3 hours
ARE 4352 Teaching Art in the Secondary School 3 hours
* Six hours of 4000 maximum
Minimum undergraduate specialization requirements
must be completed as pre- or corequisites. A track is available
for this program in Extended Content and requires 18 hours
of graduate-level content in the program. Only six hours of
independent study courses may be used to satisfy degree
requirements. It is important to see an adviser if courses are
not offered in content areas.
Counselor Education
E. H. Robinson.........................Program Coordinator Office: ED 311, Phone: (407) UCF-3819, e-mail: erobinso@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduThis program includes two tracks. The Master of Education degree program is designed to meet the needs of students who have a baccalaureate degree and have completed course work for regular Florida State Teaching Certification and plan to seek certification in school counseling.
The second option is a Master of Arts degree program for the student who has a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than education. This degree is for: (a) the student desiring certification in school counseling; (b) the student who is interested in licensure as a mental health counselor; and (c) the student who is interested in working in college or university student personnel services.
EGC 6909 Research Report may be substituted for two 3-semester-hour courses. All program tracks require clinical experiences in the UCF practicum clinic and on-site in the community. The Mental Health track requires an internship of 1,000 clock hours. The School Counseling track requires an internship of 600 clock hours.
Application Deadlines
Fall admission February 1 Spring admission September 1Admissions
To be considered for admission to any of the counselor education program tracks, an applicant must secure, complete, and submit by the deadline (September 1 for spring term admission, February 1 for fall term admission) a special packet of materials for review by a faculty admissions committee. This material is separate from the university graduate admissions application and may be obtained from the Department of Educational Services office (ED 318). A formal interview is required and will be considered for final admission after the College of Education admission requirements are met. This program can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met.
The College of Education reserves the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to the Counselor Education Program, if in the judgment of the faculty the student demonstrates unacceptable personal fitness to work in the counseling field with children, youth, and/or adults. Exit requirements include:
- Achieve at least a GPA of 3.0 in counseling specialization courses.
- Achieve a B or better in MHS 6800 and MHS 6830.
- Receive approval by Counselor Education faculty.
- Pass comprehensive written examinations satisfactorily.
Master of Education in Counselor Education
School Counseling Track
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 48-51 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 9 or 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EGC 6909 Research Report or 2 electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 30 Semester Hours
MHS 5005 Introduction to the Counseling
Profession 3 hours
MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in
Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 hours
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
SDS 6411 Counseling with Children and Adolescents 3 hours
SDS 6620 Organization and Administration of
School Counseling Programs 3 hours
Area C: Professional Clinical Experience 9 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor Education 3 hours
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship I 3 hours
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship II 3 hours
NOTE: Courses should be taken in the following sequence:
MHS 5005, 6400, 6401, 6500, 6800, and 6830.
Master of Arts in Counselor Education
School Counseling Track
Minimum hours required for M.A. 60-63 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 9 or 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and
Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EGC 6909 Research Report or 2 approved
electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 30 Semester Hours
MHS 5005 Introduction to the Counseling
Profession 3 hours
MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational
Testing I 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and
Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in
Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 hours
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
SDS 6411 Counseling with Children and Adolescents 3 hours
SDS 6620 Organization and Administration of
School Counseling and Guidance Programs 3 hours
Area C: Professional Clinical Experience 9 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor Education 3 hours
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship I 3 hours
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship II 3 hours
Area D: Required DOE Certification 9 Semester Hours
Foundations: Select one of the following:
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
General Methods 6 Semester Hours
(Approved by adviser)
Mental Health Counseling Track
Minimum hours required for M.A. 60 Semester HoursThis program prepares students for Florida licensure in mental health counseling.
Area A: Core 9 or 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EGC 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 36 Semester Hours
MHS 5005 Introduction to Counseling Profession 3 hours
MHS 6020 Mental Health Care Systems 3 hours
MHS 6070 Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I 3 hours
MHS 6221 Individual Psychoeducational Testing II 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations 3 hours
MHS 6480 Human Sexuality and Relationships 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in
Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 hours
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
Area C: Cognate Electives
(Approved by advisor) 3 Semester Hours
Area D: Professional Clinical Experiences 12 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor I 3 hours
MHS 6800 Practicum in Counselor II 3 hours
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship I 3 hours
MHS 6830 Counseling Internship II 3 hours
NOTE: Courses should be taken in the following sequence:
MHS 5005, 6400, 6401, 6500, 6800, and 6830.
Educational Leadership
K. Murray................................Program Coordinator Office: RP 215, Phone: (407) 384-2191, e-mail: murray@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15Two master's degree programs are offered in Educational Leadership: the Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) and the Master of Arts Degree (M.A.). The purpose of the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership is to prepare individuals for leadership positions and administrative careers in education. The M.A. options are designed to prepare individuals for leadership positions in student personnel administration in higher education and education-related fields. The M.A. options do not fulfill state certification requirements.
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) is a 39-semester-hour program of study applicable toward Florida Educational Leadership Certification that is designed to provide the theoretical and conceptual knowledge base required for principalship and for Florida Level I Educational Leadership Certification. Courses required in the program address the eight competency domains specified by the Florida Department of Education and included in the Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE). Educational Leadership Certification is subject to Florida Department of Education approval. An M.Ed. in Educational Leadership or its equivalent, three years of teaching experience, and successful completion of the Florida Educational Leadership Examination are required by the state of Florida for certification in Educational Leadership.
Modified Leadership Core Program
If an individual holds a graduate degree with a major
other than educational administration, administration, and
supervision or educational leadership, certification may be
obtained through completion of an approved modified program
in educational leadership. The UCF modified program
consists of the eight courses in Area B of the Specialization of
the Educational Leadership M.Ed. degree and where
appropriate (Area C) Program Emphasis. The Educational
Leadership graduate program coordinator should be contacted to
request an evaluation of prior graduate course work
(required for admission into the program).
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 9 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
It is recommended that these courses be taken
in the following sequence:
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration
of Schools 3 hours
EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operation 3 hours
EDA 6240 Educational Financial Affairs 3 hours
EDA 6260 Educational Systems Planning
and Management 3 hours
EDA 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational
Leadership 3 hours
EDS 6946 Graduate Internship* 3 hours
EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I 3 hours
EDS 6130 Educational Supervisory Practices II 3 hours
Area C: Program Emphasis 6 Semester Hours
EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization** 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry** 3 hours
* Students must have teaching experience to complete the internship.
** Both curriculum courses must be taken at one level (e.g., elementary,
middle, high school, or exceptional education). The level must be
indicated on the program.
Curriculum and Instruction Track
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization 3 hours
EDG 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2, 1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6233 Analysis of Classroom Teaching 3 hours
EDG 6046 Contemporary Issues in Education 3 hours
EDG 6946 Practicum 3 hours
EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I 3 hours
Area C: Elective approved by adviser 3 Semester Hours
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 42 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDA 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 9 Semester Hours
Area C: Administration 18 Semester Hours
It is recommended that these courses be taken
in the following sequence:
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration of
Schools (required) 3 hours
EDA 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I OR 3 hours
EDA 6130 Educational Supervisory Practices II 3 hours
EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operation 3 hours
EDA 6240 Educational Financial Affairs 3 hours
EDA 6260 Educational Systems Planning and Management 3 hours
EDA 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational
Leadership (required) 3 hours
Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education Track
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 6 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EDG 6540 Organization and Administration
of Higher Education 3 hours
EDH 6065 History and Philosophy of Higher Education 3 hours
EDH 6505 Finance in Higher Education 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality 3 hours
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 hours
SDS 6040 Student Personnel Services in
Higher Education 3 hours
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
SDS 6624 The College Community and the Student 3 hours
Area C: Elective approved by advisor 6 Semester Hours
Area D: Professional Field Experience 3 Semester Hours
EDF 6946 Higher Education Internship 3 hours
Elementary Education
D. Camp...................................Program Coordinator Office: ED 354, Phone: (407) UCF-2939, e-mail: camp@mail.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester HoursThis program is designed to meet the needs of the classroom teacher whose career goal is to remain in the classroom. It provides experiences in the foundations of education, an update of the student's skills and understanding related to current research and instructional trends in basic subject matter areas, and elective choices in specific areas.
Area A: Core 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
Select Option A or B:
Option A:
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
EDE 6971 Thesis 2,1 hours
Option B:
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Area B: Specialization 18 Semester Hours
EDE 6938 Elementary Education Seminar 2,1 hours
SCE 6616 Trends in Elementary School
Science Education 3 hours
SSE 6617 Trends in Elementary School
Social Studies Education 3 hours
Select One:
LAE 6616 Trends in Language Arts Education 3 hours
RED 6116 Trends in Reading Education 3 hours
Select One:
LAE 5415 Children's Literature Elementary
Education (If no previous children's
literature course) 3 hours
LAE 6714 Investigation in Children's Literature 3 hours
MUE 5695 Trends in Arts Education 3 hours
Select One:
MAE 6517 Diagnosis/Remediation of Difficulties
in Mathematics for the
Classroom Teacher 3 hours
MAE 6641 Problem Solving and Critical
Thinking Skills 3 hours
Primary Track
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 36-39 Semester HoursThe purpose of this track is to prepare students to become master teachers of, or consultants for, programs in age three (3) through grade three. Course work includes a "professional core" of research, human development, and measurement and evaluation courses; field experiences and courses focusing on programs, creative activities, organization of instruction, individualizing, perception, and an overview of the exceptional student. Students must have certification in Elementary Education. This degree does not meet the requirements for Early Childhood Education.
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select Option A or B:
Option A - Research Project or Thesis
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
EDE 6971 Thesis OR 2,1 hours
EDE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis 9 hours
Electives approved by adviser (6 hours)
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EEC 5205 Programs in Early Childhood Education 3 hours
EEC 5206 Organization of Instruction in Early
Childhood Education 3 hours
EEC 5208 Creative Activities in Early Childhood 3 hours
EEC 6268 Play Development, Intervention, and
Assessment 3 hours
EEC 6406 Guiding and Facilitating Social
Competence 3 hours
EEX 5750 Communication with Parents and Agencies 3 hours
EEX 6017 Typical and Atypical Applied Child
Development 3 hours
EEX 6224 Observation and Assessment of 3 hours
Young Children
Mathematics Education Track
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester HoursThis is a track for elementary teachers who serve as special mathematics laboratory teachers; or as adjunct mathematics-learning disability teachers helping the regular classroom teacher in diagnosing, prescribing, and remediating the instruction of children identified as learning disabled in mathematics; or as mathematics specialists who are the curriculum resource instructional leaders in their school.
Course work includes the development of competencies in diagnosing learning difficulties and error patterns in mathematics, organizing and managing laboratory experiences, using a wide variety of specific teaching techniques for all content strands in K-8 (pre-algebra) mathematics classroom individualized instruction programs.
This track is not approved for automatic certification by the state of Florida. The track may qualify students for certification in Middle School Mathematics if sufficient mathematics (8 semester hours) content courses and certain experience-methods requirements have been taken. To be certified as an elementary mathematics specialist, a person must have a minimum of 18 semester hours in mathematics.
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
MAE 6909 Research Report or 2 electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 12 Semester Hours
MAE 4634 Programs in Teaching Mathematics 3 hours
MAE 6517 Diagnosis/Remediation of Difficulties
in Mathematics for the Classroom Teacher 3 hours
MAE 6899 Seminar in Teaching Mathematics 3 hours
MAE 6946 Practicum 3 hours
Area C: Electives 9 Semester Hours
(Approved by advisor)
MAE 5318 Current Methods in Elementary School
Mathematics 3 hours
MAE 6145 Mathematics Curriculum, K-12 3 hours
MAE 6641 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills 3 hours
Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 36 Semester HoursThe M.A. in Elementary Education can be completed in the minimum 36 semester hours only if the student has completed previous initial certification in another area, including a supervised internship, and the state-approved beginning teacher program. Students without previous certification must complete all requirements listed. Please note that if this M.A. program provides your initial certification, 80 clock hours of field experience must be completed prior to enrolling in internship.
Area A: Seminars 3 Semester Hours
EDE 6938 Elementary Education Seminar 2 hours
EDE 6938 Elementary Education Seminar 1 hour
Area B: 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
One elective from EDF 6608, EDF 6517, or EDF 6886 3 hours
Area C: PR or CR EDE 6938 (2 SH course) 21 Semester Hours
LAE 5319 Methods of Elementary School
Language Arts 3 hours
LAE 5415 Children's Literature in Elementary
Education 3 hours
MAE 5318 Current Methods in Elementary School
Mathematics 3 hours
SCE 5716 Methods of Elementary School Science 3 hours
RED 5147 Developmental Reading 3 hours
RED 5514 Classroom Diagnosis and Development
of Reading Proficiencies (PR: RED 5147) 3 hours
SSE 5115 Methods of Elementary School
Social Science 3 hours
Area D: Internship 6 Semester Hours
EDE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
ARE 4313 Art in Elementary Schools 3 hours
HLP 4722 Teaching Elementary School Health
and Physical Education 3 hours
MUE 3210 Music in Elementary Schools 3 hours
English Language Arts Education
J. S. Allen............................Program Coordinator ED 353, Phone: (407) UCF-6125, e-mail: allenj@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in English Language Arts Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33-36 Semester HoursThis program is designed to meet the advanced knowledge and skill needs of the English classroom teacher.
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 21 Semester Hours
LAE 5295 Writing Workshop I 3 hours
LAE 5495 Assessing Writing 3 hours
LAE 6467 Studies in Adolescent Literature 3 hours
LAE 6637 Research in Teaching English 3 hours
LAE 6792 CFWP Teacher/Researcher 3 hours
RED 6337 Reading in the Secondary School 3 hours
Elective (Approved by advisor) 3 hours
Master of Arts in English Language Arts Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 42 Semester HoursA secondary (6-12) program for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 15 or 18 Semester Hours
(Approved by advisor)
LAE 5295 Writing Workshop I 3 hours
LAE 6467 Studies in Adolescent Literature 3 hours
LAE 6637 Research in Teaching English 3 hours
LAE 6792 CFWP Teacher/Researcher 3 hours
Elective (Approved by advisor) 3 hours
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
LAE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
LAE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
LAE 4360 English Instructional Analysis 4 hours
Students are required to take 30 hours of English course
work to meet certification requirements to teach English, grades
6-12. A track is available for this program in Extended
Content and requires 18 hours of graduate-level content in the
program. Only six hours of independent study courses may
be used to satisfy degree requirements. It is important to see
an adviser if courses are difficult to schedule in content areas.
Exceptional Child Education: Varying Exceptionalities
M. Lue...............................Program Coordinator ED 305, Phone: (407) UCF-2036, e-mail: mbell@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Exceptional Child Education
Varying Exceptionalities Track
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33-36 Semester HoursThe Master of Education degree prepares exceptional education teachers to work in programs serving K-12 students with varying exceptionalities. It is designed for teachers already certified in an area of exceptional education.
Area A: Core 9-12 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EEX 6971 Thesis or 2 approved electives* 2,1 or 6 hours
ELD 6248 Instructional Strategies for Students
with Learning Disabilities 3 hours
EMR 6362 Teaching Students with Mental Handicaps 3 hours
EED 6226 Theory and Application for the
Emotional Handicapped 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EEX 6061 Instructional Strategies PreK-6 3 hours
EEX 6065 Instructional Strategies 6-12 3 hours
EEX 6107 Teaching Spoken and Written Language 3 hours
EEX 6226 Assessment and Curriculum Prescriptions
for the Exceptional Population 3 hours
EEX 6342 Seminar--Critical Issues in
Special Education 3 hours
EEX 6524 Organization and Collaboration in
Special Ed 3 hours
EEX 6612 Methods of Behavioral Management 3 hours
EEX 6863 Supervised Teaching Practicum with
Exceptional Children or Elective
(Approved by Advisor) 3 hours
Culminating experience includes a comprehensive examination.
Please see your adviser.
* Approved electives include ELD 6248, EMR 6362, EED
6226, or other course approved by adviser.
Master of Arts in Exceptional Child Education
Varying Exceptionalities Track
Minimum hours required for M.A. 36-39 Semester HoursThis program is for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field. In addition to the 36 hours, students must complete corequisite and prerequisite courses. The varying exceptionalities option leads to certification in Varying Exceptionalities Learning (VE) and prepares graduates to teach in the areas of VE, Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Mental Handicaps (MH), and Emotional Handicapped (EH). Graduates must be certifiable by the completion of the degree program.
Area A: Core 9-12 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EEX 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 27 Semester Hours
EEX 6061 Instructional Strategies PreK-6 3 hours
EEX 6065 Instructional Strategies 6-12 3 hours
EEX 6107 Teaching Spoken and Written Language 3 hours
EEX 6266 Assessment and Curriculum Prescriptions
for the Exceptional Population 3 hours
EEX 6342 Seminar--Critical Issues in
Special Education 3 hours
EEX 6524 Organization and Collaboration in
Special Ed 3 hours
EEX 6612 Methods of Behavioral Management 3 hours
EEX 6946 Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
Prescribed by College of Education to meet State
Certification requirements or as support for degree program.
Waiver/substitutions for corequisites must meet departmental
standards and be approved by the Chair of the Department.
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles in Instruction and Learning 3 hours
MAE 5318 Current Methods of Elementary
School Mathematics 3 hours
RED 5147 Developmental Reading 3 hours
AND
Choose one of the following:
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Prerequisite:
EEX 5051 Exceptional Children in School 3 hours
As a culminating activity, students must complete the
College of Education portfolio and comprehensive
examinations. Please see your adviser.
Instructional Technology
NOTE: The tracks listed below are accredited by both NCATE (The National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) and AECT (The Association for Educational Communications and Technology).
Master of Education in Instructional Technology
The Master of Education degree is for the student
who has completed course work for basic teaching certification
in Florida; at least one year of successful classroom
experience is preferred.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadline
Application Deadlines
Educational Media Track
J. R. Lee..............................Program Coordinator
ED 308, Phone: (407) UCF-6139,
e-mail: jlee@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
For more information, visit the Instructional Technology/Ed Media web site.
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 39 Semester Hours
This program leads to a Master of Education degree and
certification as a school media specialist. It is designed to
offer skills in administration, production, instructional design,
organization, selection, evaluation and research which relate
to school media programs. It stresses knowledge and
applications of both present and future innovations and
technologies for education.
Fall admission July 15
Spring admission December 1
Summer admission April 15
Admission
To be considered for admission to the Educational Media
Program, you must secure, complete and submit by a
designated deadline, a special packet of materials for review by the
Educational Media Review Committee. This managed
application packet is available from Graduate Admissions.
Included in the managed application packet will be: (1) essay
questions required for admission into the Educational Media
program, and (2) forms for three letters of recommendation. A
formal interview with the Educational Media Review Committee
is required. All required materials, an interview and a
favorable recommendation from the Educational Media
Review Committee, acceptance by UCF Graduate Studies and
the College of Education are required for acceptance into
the Educational Media program.
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
Option A - Research Report
EME 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis Option
EME 6062 Research in Instructional Technology 3 hours
EME Elective 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EME 5051 Technologies of Instruction and
Information Management 3 hours
EME 5208 Production Techniques for Instructional
Settings 3 hours
EME 5225 Media for Children and Young Adults 3 hours
EME 6105 Collection Development Policies and
Procedures 3 hours
EME 6605 Role of the Media Specialist in
Curriculum and Instruction 3 hours
EME 6706 Administrative Principles in Media Centers 3 hours
EME 6805 Organization of Media and Information 3 hours
EME 6807 Information Sources and Services 3 hours
Area C: Elective 3 Semester Hours
EME 6209 Multimedia Instructional Systems II 3 hours
EME 6058 Current Trends in Educational Media 3 hours
EME 5408 Computer Applications in Instructional
Technology 3 hours
LAE 4464 Survey of Literature for Adolescents 3 hours
LAE 5415 Children's Literature in Elementary
Education 3 hours
EME Elective
Area D: Internship
EME 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
(Required if no media center experience)
Master of Arts in Instructional Technology
Educational Technology Track
Program Coordinator:.........................G. Gunter
ED 313, Phone: (407) UCF-3502,
e-mail: ggunter@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Minimum hours required for M.A. 36 Semester Hours
This program leads to a Master of Arts degree and is
designed for classroom teachers who want to apply
technological tools to the learning process as well as develop
leadership skills necessary to become site-based technology
coordinators in K-12 schools. For those not currently certified in
education by the Florida Department of Education, an
additional course in the foundations of education area is required.
The program does not lead to any current certification in
Florida, nor is any add-on certification or endorsement currently
available in this area.
Fall admission only March 30
Admissions Policy
To be considered for admission to the Educational
Technology Program, you must secure, complete and submit by
a designated deadline, a special packet of materials for
review by the Educational Technology Review Committee.
Included in this packet will be: 1) an application for admission in
the Educational Technology Program and 2) forms for three
letters of recommendation. This material is separate from
the university graduate admissions application and may by
obtained from the Educational Services Department Office
(ED 318). A formal interview with the Educational
Technology Review Committee is required. Acceptance by UCF Graduate
Studies and the College of Education, in addition to
the abovementioned materials, are required for acceptance
into the Educational Technology Program.
Area A: Core 9-12 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Option A - Research Report
EME 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-thesis Option
EME 6062 Research in Instructional Technology 3 hours
Elective 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 18 Semester Hours
EME 5051 Technologies of Instruction and
Information Management 3 hours
EME 5052 Electronic Resources for Education 3 hours
EME 6405 Application Software for Educational
Settings 3 hours
EME 6507 Multimedia in the Classroom 3 hours
EME 6602 Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 3 hours
EME 6707 Technology Coordinator in the Schools 3 hours
Area C: Extension 6 Semester Hours
Electives in current certification
area or other as approved by advisor 3 hours
Elective 3 hours
Area D: Practicum 3 Semester Hours
EME 6940 Theory into Practice in Educational
Technology 3 hours
Co-requisite (If not currently certified in education)
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Instructional Systems Track
R. Cornell............................Program Coordinator
ED 312, Phone: (407) UCF-2053,
e-mail:cornell@mail.ucf.edu
Minimum hours required for M.A.—39 Semester Hours
This program leads to a Master of Arts degree and is
designed for those who wish to work in business,
industry, government, or other settings where training takes
place. Instructional technologists analyze training problems
and requirements; design, develop, evaluate, and manage
instructional programs.
Fall admission July 15
Spring admission December 1
Summer admission April 15
Area A: Core 6 or 9 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A
EME 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B
EME 6971 Thesis 3 hours
Option C
EME 6062 Research in Instructional Technology 3 hours
Elective approved by advisor 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EME 5054 Instructional Systems Technology: a
Survey of Applications 3 hours
EME 5056 Communication for Instructional
Systems Process 3 hours
EME 5057 Communication for Instructional
Systems Application 3 hours
EME 5408 Computer Applications in Instructional
Technology 3 hours
EME 6313 Media Systems Design 3 hours
EME 6613 Instructional System Design 3 hours
EME 6705 Administration of Instructional Systems 3 hours
CAP 6613 Utilizing Micro Computers in Education 3 hours
EME 6946 Graduate Internship in
Instructional Systems OR 3 hours
COE 6946 Cooperative Education 3 hours
Area C: Elective 9 Semester Hours
(Courses not listed below require advisor approval)
EIN 5255 Interactive Engineering 3 hours
EME 6053 Current Trends in Instructional Technology 3 hours
EME 6208 Multimedia Instructional Systems I 3 hours
EME 6209 Multimedia Instructional Systems II 3 hours
EME 6457 Distance Education: Technology
Process Product 3 hours
EME 6607 Planned Change in Instructional
Technology 3 hours
INP 6317 Organizational Psychology and Motivation 3 hours
Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science
J. A. Johnson...........................Program Coordinator
ED 146, Phone: (407) UCF-2950,
e-mail: jjohnson@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
The Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics
and Science is dedicated to systemic improvement of
mathematics and science teaching and learning. This is limited access
and designed for teachers of mathematics and science
in grades K-8 in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole school
districts. Teachers accepted into the program pursue master's
degrees in their respective fields, elementary education, science
education, or mathematics education. Applications for the
cohort group are accepted at any time with a deadline of
December 1 of each year. Applicants are notified of their acceptance
in January, and the program begins in the summer of each
year. For further information about the program, call the
Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy Office, (407) 823-6076.
Mathematics Education
D. K. Brumbaugh........................Program Coordinator ED 107, Phone: (407) UCF-2045, e-mail: brumbad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Mathematics Education
Application DeadlinesFall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15 Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester HoursThis program is designed to meet the advanced knowledge and skill needs of the classroom teacher of mathematics.
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning OR 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
MAE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 6 Semester Hours
Area C: Curriculum Core (Approved by advisor) 15 Semester Hours
Master of Arts in Mathematics Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester HoursProgram for non-education majors, or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American Education 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization
(Electives approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
MAE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
MAE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
MAE 4360 Math Instructional Analysis 4 hours
Students are required to take 30 hours of mathematics
course work to meet certification requirements to teach
mathematics in grades 6-12. A track is available for this program
in Extended Content and requires 18 hours of
graduate-level content in this program. Only six hours of independent
study courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements. It
is important to see an adviser if courses are difficult to
schedule in content areas.
Music Education
M. Palmer..............................Program Coordinator Office: ED 172B, (407) UCF-3397, e-mail: mpalmer@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Music Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 36 Semester HoursThis program, offered in cooperation with the Department of Music, is for students who are certified to teach music (K-12). The Master of Education program, organized to increase knowledge and improve teaching skills, includes advanced work in research and educational foundations; a practicum in music education; and courses in foundations of music education, general music, teaching performance and curriculum. Advanced courses in music history, music theory, conducting and performance are included.
Area A: Core 12-15 Semester Hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning OR 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
MUE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours
Area C: Curriculum 12 Semester Hours*
MUE 6155 Teaching Performing Organizations 3 hours
MUE 6349 Advanced General Music 3 hours
MUE 6946 Practicum in Music Education 3 hours
MUE Directed Elective 3 hours
* Graduate performance and advanced conducting courses are available only after
admission to the graduate program and successful completion of 9 semester hours
of the graduate program.
Other Requirements - A placement examination in music history, music theory,
and sight singing (or completion of equivalent courses).
MUH 4218 Review of Music History 1 hour MUH 4031 Review of Music Theory 1 hour
Master of Arts in Music Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 36 Semester HoursThis program is offered for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree who seek certification in music (K-12). The Master of Arts program is organized to develop basic teaching skills as well as advanced work in research and educational foundations, courses in foundations of music education and methods of teaching music. Supervised internship experiences are included. In most cases, music specialization requirements for certification are met by the B.A. degree.
Area A: Core 16 or 19 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
MUE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours*
* Graduate performance and advanced conducting courses
are available only after admission to the graduate program
and successful completion of 9 semester hours of the
graduate program.
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
MUE 6946 Graduate Internship (or equivalent) 3 hours
MUE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites
Music specialization requirements must be met by either
a B.A. in Music or additional course work to be determined
by advisor.
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
MUE 4330 Secondary School Music
Methods 2 hours
Other Requirements - A placement examination in music history, music theory,
and sight singing (or completion of equivalent courses).
MUH 4218 Review Music History 1 hour MUT 4031 Review Music Theory 1 hour Music History Exam Date________ Action ___________ Music Theory Exam Date________ Action____________ Sight Singing Exam Date________ Action____________A track is available for this program in Extended Content and requires 18 hours of graduate-level content in this program. Only six hours of independent study courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements. It is important to see an adviser if courses are difficult to schedule in content areas.
Physical Education
T. Angelopoulos........................Program Coordinator Office: ED 151, Phone: (407) UCF-2034, e-mail: tangelop@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Arts in Physical Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 9 or 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
*PET 6910 Problem Analysis--Review of Literature 3 hours
*PET 6946 Practicum, Clinical Practice 3-6 hours
* Can be taken only after 2/3 of program is completed.
Area B: Specialization 27 Semester Hours
(Approved by advisor)
NOTE:
Credit in human anatomy is a prerequisite or
corequisite for many PET courses. Consult with
an advisor.
Courses must be selected in consultation with an
adviser. Any of the following courses may be chosen as well as
courses from other colleges:
PET 5355 Exercise Physiology and Health 3 hours
PET 6086 Exercise Intervention and Risk Hazards 3 hours
PET 6088 Wellness Development and Children 3 hours
PET 6089 Personal and Organizational Wellness 3 hours
PET 6238 Perceptual Motor Development 3 hours
PET 6357C Environmental Exercise Physiology 3 hours
PET 6367 Physical Performance and Energy Supplies 3 hours
PET 6381 Physiology of Neuromuscular Mechanisms 3 hours
PET 6388 Exercise Physiology and Cardiovascular
Disease Prevention 3 hours
PET 6389 Exercise Physiology Instrumentation 3 hours
PET 6416 Administration of Corporate
Wellness Programs 3 hours
PET 6515C Measurement in Kinesiology and
Physical Education 3 hours
Research Report Option* 3-6 Semester Hours
PET 6909 Research Report 3-6 hours
In consultation with the adviser, the student who writes
a research report may choose to take 24 hours in the
specialization area.
Reading Education
A. R. Joels............................Program Coordinator ED 351, Phone: (407) UCF-2008, e-mail: ajoels@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Reading Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 36 Semester HoursThis program prepares teachers for certification as reading specialists (e.g., reading resource teacher, reading laboratory teacher, reading/language arts supervisor, primary education specialist) in grades K-12 in public schools and private reading laboratories or clinics. Diagnosis of reading disabilities, techniques of corrective reading, psychological measurement, reading in the content fields, management of reading programs, reading trends and research, and dimensions of the language arts other than reading are included with considerable emphasis on practica with disabled readers from the early childhood to adult levels. Professionals currently certified as Florida teachers are eligible to pursue a degree in the program. See individual course descriptions in this catalog.
Area A: Core 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Select Option A, B, or C:
Option A: Thesis
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
RED 6971 Thesis 2,1 hours
Option B: Research Report
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
RED 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option C: Extended Specialization 6 Semester Hours
(Electives pre-approved by advisor)
Area B: Specialization 21 Semester Hours
RED 6116 Trends in Reading Education 3 hours
RED 6336 Reading in the Content Areas 3 hours
RED 6337 Reading in the Secondary Schools
(PR: RED 6336) 3 hours
RED 6746 Management of Reading Programs 3 hours
RED 6845 Advanced Evaluation and
Instruction in Reading 3 hours
RED 6846 Reading Practicum (PR: RED 6845) 6 hours
Prerequisites:
Prescribed by College of Education to meet state certification
requirements or as support for degree program.
RED 5147 Developmental Reading OR 3 hours
RED 3012 Basic Foundations of Reading 3 hours
RED 5514 Classroom Diagnosis and Development of
Reading Proficiencies OR 3 hours
RED 4519 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Strategies 3 hours
LAE 3414 Literature for Children OR 3 hours
LAE 5415 Children's Literature Elementary
Education OR 3 hours
LAE 4464 Survey of Literature for Adolescents 3 hours
LAE 4314 Language Arts in Elementary School OR 3 hours
LAE 4342 Teaching Language and Composition 3 hours
Science Education
J. A. Johnson..........................Program Coordinator ED 146, Phone: (407) UCF-2950, e-mail: jjohnson@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Science Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester HoursThis program is designed to meet the advanced knowledge and skill needs of the science classroom teacher.
Area A: Core 9 Semester Hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 9 Semester Hours
Area C: Curriculum (Approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours
9 hours approved by adviser
SCE 6238 Inquiry in the Sciences 3 hours
Master of Arts in Science Education
Biology Track
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester HoursProgram for non-education majors, or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 23 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A - Research Report
ESE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis
PCB 5045C Conservation Biology 4 hours
PCB 6675C Evolutionary Biology 4 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours
3 hours approved by adviser
5000 or 6000 level biology courses approved by advisor* 9 hours
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
SCE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
SCE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
Students must meet the 30-hour rule with courses in
Genetics, General Biology, Ecology, Technology,
or History of Science.
SCE 4360 Science Instructional Analysis 4 hours
* Only six hours of independent study.
Chemistry Track
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester HoursProgram for non-education majors, or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A - Research Report
ESE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis
Chemistry - 5000 or 6000 level;
may include 3 hours of 4000 level; approved by advisor
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours
5000 or 6000 level chemistry approved by advisor* 9 hours
SCE 6238 Inquiry in the Sciences 3 hours
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
ESE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
ESE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
Students must have degree in field or 30 SH
in chemistry including Technology or History of Science.
SCE 4360 Science Instructional Analysis 4 hours
* Only six hours of independent study.
Physics Track
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester HoursProgram for non-education majors, or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A - Research Report 3 Semester Hours
ESE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis
(3 SH in 5000- or 6000-level physicsapproved by advisor)
PHY 5015C Physics for Teachers II 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 12 Semester Hours
5000 or 6000 level physics approved by advisor* 9 hours
SCE 6238 Inquiry in the Sciences 3 hours
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
SCE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
SCE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
Students must have B.S. degree in Physics or B.S. degree
with 30 hours in Physics including Technology or History
of Science.
SCE 4360 Science Instructional Analysis 4 hours
A track is available for this program in Extended Content and requires 18 hours
of graduate-level content in this program.
* Only six hours of independent study.
Social Science Education
J. W. Cornett..........................Program Coordinator ED 346, Phone: (407) UCF-6067, e-mail: cornett@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
Master of Education in Social Science Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester HoursThis program is designed to meet advanced knowledge and skill needs of the social science classroom teacher.
Area A: Core 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data OR 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report 2, 1or 6 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization
(Electives approved by advisor) 9 Semester Hours
Area C: Curriculum 12 Semester Hours
EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization 3 hours
ESE 6235 Curriculum Design 3 hours
SSE 6636 Contemporary Social Science Education 3 hours
Elective approved by advisor 3 hours
Master of Arts in Social Science Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester HoursProgram for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18-21 Semester Hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report or 2 approved
electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 12-15 Semester Hours
Electives approved by advisor* 9-12 Semester Hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours
SSE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
SSE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
Students must meet required courses for
30 hour rule in Social Science.
SSE 4361 Social Science Instructional Analysis 4 hours
A track is available for this program in Extended Content and requires 18 hours
of graduate level content in this program.
* Only six hours of independent study.
Vocational Education
R. Paugh...............................Program Coordinator Office: ED 250, Phone: (407) UCF-6066, e-mail: paugh@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15Two types of degrees are available in Vocational Education. The Master of Education degree is designed to meet the needs of students who have a baccalaureate degree and who have completed course work for regular vocational Florida State Teaching Certification. The Master of Arts degree is designed for the student who has a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than education. Many courses in both the Master of Education and the Master of Arts degrees are offered via distance education on the World Wide Web.
Master of Education in Vocational Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDG 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
EVT 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
EVT 6946 Graduate Internship or Electives
(approved by advisor) 6 hours
Area B: Vocational Education Core 9 Semester Hours
EVT 5561 Student Guidance in the Vocational
Program 3 hours
EVT 5817 Management of Vocational Programs 3 hours
EVT 6267 Vocational Program Planning, Development,
and Evaluation 3 hours
Area C: Specialization 18 Semester Hours
(Selected with approval of advisor)
Areas of focus may include: health, technical training,
teaching adults,vocational administration, or
business education.
Master of Arts in Vocational Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 42 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
EVT 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
EVT 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Area B: Vocational Education Core 9 Semester Hours
EVT 5561 Student Guidance in the Vocational Program 3 hours
EVT 5817 Management of Vocational Programs 3 hours
EVT 6267 Vocational Program Planning, Development,
and Evaluation 3 hours
Area C: Specialization
(Selected with approval of advisor) 21 Semester Hours
Areas of focus may include: health, technical training, teaching adults,
vocational administration, or business education.
Area D: Corequisites
If initial certification is desired, the following courses must be taken:
EVT 3365 General Methods/Testing Evaluation in
Vocational Education 4 hours
EVT 3502 Special Needs of Vocational Students 4 hours
EVT 4065 Principals and Practices of
Vocational Education 4 hours
Select One:
EVT 3312 Course Construction in Health
Occupations Education 4 hours
EVT 3371 Course Construction in Industrial Education 4 hours
BTE 4410 Course Construction in Business Education 4 hours
Education Specialist Programs
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree programs are offered in three areas: Curriculum and Instruction, for persons in teaching and other instruction/training leadership positions; Educational Leadership, for those who are interested in decision-making positions in educational organizations; and School Psychology, for students preparing to enter the specialized field of School Psychology. Because the courses of the Ed.S. degree may differ from those of the Ed.D., credit earned in an Ed.S. degree program may not be automatically transferrable to a doctoral degree program. If a holder of an Ed.S. degree applies and is accepted for a doctoral program at a later date, the respective doctoral advisory committee will determine the amount of credit earned in the Ed.S. that is applicable to the Ed.D. In any case, 30 semester hours is the maximum amount of credit transferrable to a doctoral program of study.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Education Specialist program requires:
- A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (except in the case of School Psychology, which does not require a master’s degree but does have other admission requirements) AND
- A combined score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative sections of the General Graduate Record Examination) AND
- A minimum score of 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language if the applicant is an international student AND
- Other criteria as required by the respective degree program area AND
- A recommendation from the respective advanced graduate program admission committee.
Degree Requirements
A program of study (i.e., required course work) will be
specified by the student's program area and approved by the
College of Education. In addition, the student must
- Complete course requirements for the Ed.S. degree (36 hours beyond the master’s);
- Complete a course of study that includes a minimum of 12 semester hours in the specialization area, 6 graduate-level hours in research/statistics, and additional requirements that are specified by the program area;
- Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA on all graduate work attempted;
- Pass all required examinations; and
- Satisfy all other academic standards that apply to master’s students. (These standards must be met or exceeded by specialist students.)
A maximum of 9 semester hours earned in a master's degree may be applied to the program of study. Decisions about transfer of credit are made by the respective graduate program coordinators and the specialization advisers with approval of the College of Education.
Students entering the School Psychology program from the baccalaureate level may transfer in a maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate credit earned subsequently at an accredited institution of higher education. Graduate-level courses taken as an undergraduate student may not be used for transfer unless the credit was clearly not a part of the undergraduate degree program.
Time Limit and Continuous Attendance
The student has seven years from the date of admission
to the Education Specialist degree to complete the program.
No courses taken since the entry date may be older than 7
years and be used in the program. The college reserves the right
to revert the status of students who do not maintain
continuous enrollment to non-degree-seeking. Students who are
reverted to non-degree-seeking status must petition to be
reinstated to the program.
Examinations
There are appropriate culminating academic experiences
for each of the program areas. The specific program area
requirements are listed under the program descriptions.
Curriculum/Instruction and Educational Leadership
M. L. Kysilka....Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction Office: ED 355, Phone: (407) UCF-2011. e-mail: kysilka@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu K. Murray............Program Coordinator, Educational Leadership Office: RP 215, Phone: (407) 384-2191, e-mail: murray@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission February 20 Spring admission September 20Admissions Policy
Admissions will occur two times a year, fall and spring. Completed files must be on campus by September 20 for spring admission screening and February 20 for fall admission screening. Admitted students may begin course work during the first new semester after admission.
Completed files include: (1) completed UCF graduate application form, (2) transcripts from all post-secondary schools previously attended, (3) GRE scores, (4) three letters of recommendation, (5) professional resume, (6) statement of professional goals, (7) other information that may be requested after the file is started.
Admission to an Education Specialist Degree Program is separate from admission to the Doctoral Program. Upon completion of the Specialist Degree, the candidate may apply for admission to the Ed.D. degree program.
Degree Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 36 semester hours beyond the master’s degree including the selected program requirements.
- Have an overall 3.0 GPA on all graduate work attempted.
- The completed planned program must include a minimum of 12 graduate-level hours in the specialization area AND a minimum of 6 graduate-level hours in Research/ Statistics.
- Pass all required examinations.
Educational Leadership majors must successfully complete one 5-hour examination in general educational leadership. Curriculum and Instruction majors must successfully complete one 3-hour examination in Curriculum and Instruction and one 3-hour examination in their area of specialization.
School Psychology
C. Balado.....................Program Coordinator Office: ED 314, Phone: (407) UCF-2054, e-mail: cbalado@mail.ucf.edu Web address: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~edserv/The Education Specialist degree program in School Psychology is a unique specialization in psychology and education. This program is based on the assumptions that school psychologists can apply relevant knowledge and skills from a variety of disciplines to the learning and adjustment problems of preschool and school-age children; and that relevant knowledge and skills can be transmitted through a variety of services including (a) consultation with teachers and parents, (b) direct services to children and young adults, and (c) indirect services to school and community organizations. School psychologists may practice in public or private schools, colleges and universities, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, mental health clinics, government agencies, child guidance centers, penal institutions, and may develop private practices. Applicants with backgrounds in education, psychology or other undergraduate majors may qualify.
The program involves formal preparation and practical experiences focusing on psychological foundations (human development, learning and motivation), psychoeducational assessment, exceptional students, remediation or intervention techniques, counseling skills, as well as full-time supervised internship of two semesters in the public school setting. Graduates are certifiable at the state level and the program is approved and accredited by NASP/NCATE.
Application Deadline
Fall admission only March 1Admission
Requirements for consideration for admission to the program include the following:
- Attend an orientation meeting prior to applying to the program (call 407-823-2596 for meeting dates)
- Meet minimum admission requirements for advanced graduate students in the College of Education
- Complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (usually in Education or Psychology)
- Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) for the last 60 attempted semester hours
- Attain a GRE score of 1,000 (verbal and quantitative scores combined)
- Submit three letters of recommendation (one from a faculty member)
- Receive a favorable recommendation for admission by the School Psychology Review Committee.
This program can accommodate only a limited number of students; therefore, there is a possibility of being denied admission even when all criteria are met. Admissions to this program will occur only in the fall term. Information concerning specific admissions policies and procedures can be obtained from Dr. Carl Balado (407) 823-2054. For more information, visit our website: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~edserv/.
Area A: Core 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EEX 5051 Exceptional Children in the Schools 3 hours
EDP 6056 Advanced Educational Psychology 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 53 Semester Hours
SPS 6601 Introduction to Psychological Services
in Schools 3 hours
SPS 6606 School Consultation Techniques 3 hours
SPS 6608 Seminar in School Psychology 3 hours
SPS 6801 Developmental Basis of Diverse Behavior 3 hours
SPS 6225 Behavior/Observation Analysis of Classroom
Interactions in Schools 3 hours
SPS 6703 Child and Adolescent Deviant
Behavior and Treatment 3 hours
SPS 6931 Ethical and Legal Issues in
School Psychological Services 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
SPS 6191 Individual Psychoeducational Diagnosis I 4 hours
SPS 6192 Individual Psychoeducational Diagnosis II 4 hours
SPS 6125 Infant Development Assessment 3 hours
SPS 6194 Assessment of Special Needs 3 hours
SPS 6206 Psychoeducational Interventions 3 hours
SPS 6175 Cultural Diversity and
Nonbiased Assessment 3 hours
SPS 6909 Research Report I and II 6 hours
Total Minimum Semester Hours Required 53 Semester Hours
Area C: Practicum and Internship 18 Semester Hours
SPS 6946 Practicum in School Psychology I 3 hours
SPS 6946 Practicum in School Psychology II 3 hours
SPS 6949 School Psychology Internship I & II 12 hours
Pre- or Corequisites: (DOE Certification)
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration of Schools 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
Doctoral Programs
The College of Education offers the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. This research-oriented degree is appropriate for educators from school districts, businesses, industry, educational agencies, and other educational settings who need a strong research base in their intended careers. Programs of study can be designed for those educators who seek teacher education positions in a research university or research-oriented education positions in business and industry.Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree programs are offered in two areas. One is Educational Leadership for students who are interested in management and leadership positions in educational organizations. Professional experience and potential are important considerations for admission to the Educational Leadership program. The second is Curriculum and Instruction, designed for those interested in teaching in a college of education, teaching a content field at the community college level, becoming a school district leader in curriculum and instruction, or performing instructional design tasks in military or business settings.
Admission Policy
Admissions will occur two times a year, fall and spring.
Completed files must be on campus by September 20 for
spring admission screening and February 20 for fall
admission screening. Admitted students may begin course work
during the first new semester after admission. There is a special
December 20 deadline for applicants to the doctoral
program offered for residents of southwest Florida at Florida Gulf
Coast University.
Application
Completed university application files must include: (1)
completed UCF graduate application form, (2) transcripts
from all post-secondary schools previously attended, (3)
GRE scores, (4) three letters of recommendation (should
include those that will provide professional and academic
information), (5) professional resume, (6) statement of
professional goals, (7) other information that may be requested after
the file is started. An interview is normally requested of
applicants as part of the review process. Admission decisions
are made based on the total of information provided to the
admission committee.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must qualify for graduate admission to the
university. The requirements include:
- An undergraduate GPA on the last 60 attempted semesters hours of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
- A master’s degree from an accredited institution; and
- A minimum score of 1000 on the General Graduate Record Examination (verbal/ quantitative scores combined
- Have completed at least three years of full-time teaching or comparable experience; and
- Be recommended for admission by the appropriate doctoral program admission committee. (Recommendations are based on compatibility of the applicant’s goal statements and the particular doctoral program, the strength of the recommendation letters, the applicant’s past record of professional accomplishments, the applicant’s apparent potential for academic success, and the applicant’s perceived potential for professional success.)
Transfer Credit
The number of transfer credit hours applied to the
course requirements for a doctoral degree may not exceed 30
semester hours. Transfer credit may include only
graduate hours awarded by an accredited institution toward a
master's degree and post-master's degree work. The transfer
credit allowed will be determined on a case-by-case basis by
the graduate adviser and graduate program coordinator.
Post-master's degree credit taken at UCF prior to admission to
the program is considered to be transfer credit.
Financial Support
Students interested in financial support through
Education fellowship programs must have completed application
files by December 20. Fellowships are typically awarded in
the previous spring for students enrolling for the first time in
the fall semester of the next academic year. Graduate
assistantships may be granted for those who apply by February
20 for the following academic year.
Continuous Attendance
Graduation policy allows students to fulfill degree
requirements as listed in the UCF graduate catalog in force
during the student's most recent period of continuous
attendance. Because students must occasionally interrupt their
attendance for a brief period, they will be considered to have
interrupted their attendance only if the interruption is for more than
two major consecutive terms (fall and spring or spring and
fall), including summer. Under these circumstances, students
will lose the option of fulfilling degree requirements under
earlier catalogs. To avoid problems associated with
maintaining graduate status, doctoral students are encouraged to
enroll each semester, including summers.
Residency Requirement
Each student shall complete at least two contiguous
resident semesters in full-time graduate student status.
"Full-time" for doctoral programs in Education is defined as being
enrolled for a minimum of nine hours per semester.
Admission to Candidacy
Before students can enroll in dissertation hours, they
must apply for admission to candidacy. To be eligible for
candidacy, students must have completed all degree course
requirements, passed all candidacy examinations,
and successfully presented a dissertation prospectus to their
committee.
Status as Candidate
Students must continue to enroll for at least four
semester hours of dissertation credit each semester after attaining
candidacy status until the oral defense of the dissertation
has been successful. Post-candidacy enrollment is allowed for
a maximum of four years, subject to the seven-year time
limitation.
Time Limitation
A student has seven years from the date of admission to
the doctoral program to complete the dissertation. If the
seven-year limit is exceeded, the candidacy examinations as well
as course work may need to be repeated.
Dissertation
Dissertations are required in all doctoral programs.
College of Education candidates will follow the APA (American
Psychological Association) guidelines.
Doctor of Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction
M. C. Hynes..............................Program Coordinator Office: ED 146, Phone: (407) UCF-0036 e-mail: hynes@mail.ucf.eduApplication Deadlines
Fall admission February 20 Spring admission September 20Degree Requirements
Prerequisites
Master's level competency in educational research,
statistics, curriculum and instruction theory.
Curriculum/Instruction Core: 9 Semester Hours
Advanced graduate proficiency in general curriculum,
curriculum specific to the specialization, learning theory,
models of instruction, strategies of instruction for the
specialization as well as trends and policies related to curriculum and
instruction. These competencies are typically gained
through course work in the following courses:
EDF 7232 Analysis of Survey, Record, and Other
Qualitative Data 3 hours
EDG 7221 Advanced Curriculum Theory 3 hours
EDG 7356 Models of Teaching and
Instructional Theory 3 hours
Research and Data Analysis: 18 Semester Hours
Advanced graduate proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research including research design and research methodology. The Ph.D. student begins developing research skills and knowledge early in the program of study.
Specialization Area: 54 Semester Hours (minimum)
Advanced graduate proficiency in a recognized area of
specialization. Credit must be earned in each of the
following areas:
SPS 6946 Practicum in School Psychology I 3 hours
Internship 3 hours, minimum Cognate 9 hours, minimum Specialization 42 hours, minimum Includes selected courses in Curriculum, Instruction, Foundations, and Educational Leadershi