Overview

Key facts:

The unified early childhood ProTeach program prepares students to teach at the preschool and pre-kindergarten level through third grade.
The Education, Unified Early Childhood Education ProTeach, Pre-K - Grade 3 program offered by University of Florida unifies early childhood education and early childhood special education.Students who successfully complete this five-year program will be recommended for certifications in both preschool education (birth - age 4) and pre-kindergarten/primary (age 3 - grade 3) with endorsements in pre-kindergarten disabilities and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). The professional choices for graduates include directing preschools and Head Start programs, teaching in the primary grades, and providing early intervention in home, community, and medical settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Teaching Profession

Diversity for Educators

Technology for Educators

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gainesville, United States

Disciplines

Education Early Childhood Education View 643 other Bachelors in Early Childhood Education in United States

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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

All international applicants should apply online.
Submit the non-refundable $30 application fee (U.S. currency drawn on a U.S. bank or credit card).
Freshmen must submit official SAT or ACT scores.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Michigan English Lab Assessment Battery (MELAB)
Applicants are exempt from the English proficiency requirement if enrolled for one academic year in a degree-seeking program at a recognized/regionally accredited university or college in a country where English is the official language prior to your anticipated term of enrollment or if you are from one of the following countries.

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Tuition Fee

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International

28658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28658 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28658 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28658 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6380 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6380 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Gainesville

900 - 1335 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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