Overview

The Early Childhood Education program offered at University of South Florida includes the preparation of prospective teachers through both coursework and extensive field experiences in various early childhood settings to enable them to integrate theory with teaching practices.

Successful completion of this state-approved Early Childhood Education: Pre Kindergarten/Primary program at the University of South Florida will make the prospective teachers be eligible for the Florida Early Childhood Teaching Certification Pre-Kindergarten/Primary (age 3 – grade 3).

Objective

The objective of the Early Childhood Education: Pre Kindergarten/Primary BSc program offered at University of South Florida is to provide prospective teachers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to teach Pre-K through 3rd grade students, with a particular focus on understanding developmentally appropriate practice; providing inclusive, differentiated, and culturally responsive instruction; utilizing technology to enhance student learning; and demonstrating on-going professional development.

Internship Opportunities

All students will enroll in multiple clinical experiences throughout the program which will provide them with the opportunity to engage in the practice of teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Growth and Learning

Field Experience

Internship: Early Childhood

Senior Seminar in Early Childhood Education

Teaching Literature and Writing in Early Childhood

Programs for Young Children

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

International applicants living outside the U.S. may apply up to one year prior to the desired term of entry.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Early Childhood Education Primary Education View 645 other Bachelors in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the USF online application or the Common App.

Pay the non refundable, $30 application fee.

Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.
Submit Your SAT, ACT or CLT Scores

International students from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the following minimum scores on one of the standardized tests listed below:

SAT: Reading and Writing ≥ 490
ACT: English ≥ 17, Reading ≥ 19
CLT: Verbal Reasoning and Writing ≥ 38

Please note that they do not accept English proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or other as substitutes for these minimum test score requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Out-of-State

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6410 USD / year

≈ 6410 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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