Overview

All students in the Bachelor of Elementary Education program of The University of Tampa will also be required to earn their ESOL endorsement. This endorsement is required by the State of Florida for all elementary teachers. Since the 2016-2017 academic year all students in the elementary education program are required to earn the Elementary Education/ESOL Endorsement/Reading Endorsement.

Teaching Certifications

In order to become a certified teacher, candidates must pass three examinations. One of the tests will be built into the admission process for the Department of Education. The remaining two exams will be required for graduation. The exams elementary education majors must pass include:

General Knowledge Test (GKT): All candidates must take and pass all sections of this exam to be admitted into UT’s Department of Education.

Professional Education (PED), Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FCTE): All candidates must pass the professional education exam to become a certified teacher.

Elementary Education Subject Area (SAE), Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FCTE): All elementary candidates must pass this exam to become certified teachers of grades (K-6).

Topics of Study

The University of Tampa’s elementary education program focuses on:

teaching English

teaching math

teaching science

teaching social studies

teaching art, music and physical education

creating instructional units

implementing technology in the classroom

building classroom communities

understanding classroom ethics and law

assisting learners with special needs

creating assessments and evaluations

applying multicultural theory in the classroom

integrating curriculum

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American Education

Human Development and Learning

Philosophy of Education and Teacher Learner Relationships

Cross-Cultural Comparative Research: Perspectives in International Education

Human Exceptionalities

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications for spring entry are evaluated on a rolling basis until the class is full. Applying early is encouraged.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official transcripts of all secondary school coursework and grades translated in English.

Essay written in English.

A recommendation written by a counselor, teacher or headmaster.

English language proficiency scores.

International students also must furnish proof of available funds to cover their first year of study (including miscellaneous expenses) and each subsequent year.

Upon admission to the University and satisfactory completion of the financial statement, an I-20 form will be sent to applicants from UT’s admissions office.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

33348 USD / year

≈ 33348 USD / year
Out-of-State

33348 USD / year

≈ 33348 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33348 USD / year

≈ 33348 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.

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Overview

Teaching Certifications

Topics of Study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tampa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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