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 pecialists are offered in School Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership. Doctor of Education degrees are available in Educational Leadership and Curriculum/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.
For more information, visit the College of Education website.
College of Education
(General Information)
College Administration
Sandra L. Robinson....................................Dean
John A. Middleton...........................Associate Dean
Michael C. Hynes............................Assistant Dean
Margaret Miller.............................Assistant Dean
Jennie L. Loudermilk...............Director of Development
Donna Walker-Knight.............Brevard Campus Coordinator
(407) 631-5339
Jeffrey Kaplan............Daytona Beach Campus Coordinator
(904) 254-4428
Faculty
Department of Educational Foundations
K. L. Biraimah, Ph.D...................Chair and Professor
R. G. Cowgill, Ph.D..............................Professor
C. D. Dziuban, Ph.D..............................Professor
T. S. Kubala, Ed.D...............................Professor
M. L. Kysilka, Ph.D..............................Professor
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
P. T. Sciortino, Ph.D..................Associate Professor
T. J. Sullivan, Ed.D...................Associate Professor
A. T. Wood, Ph.D............Director of Brinson Center for
Ethics in Education and Associate Professor
L. Chang, Ph.D.........................Assistant Professor
C. J. Hutchinson, Ed.D.................Assistant Professor
J. S. Kaplan, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Services
D. J. Baumbach, Ed.D.............................Professor
W. C. Bozeman, Ph.D..............................Professor
R. A. Cornell, Ed.D..............................Professor
D. E. Hernandez, Ed.D............................Professor
W. H. Johnson, Ph.D..............................Professor
M. A. Lynn, Ed.D.................................Professor
D. J. Mealor, Ph.D...............................Professor
G. W. Orwig, Ed.D..............Interim Chair and Professor
R. A. Rothberg, Ed.D.............................Professor
C. R. Balado, Ed.D.....................Associate Professor
R. M. Bollet, Ed.D.....................Associate Professor
J. A. Middleton, Ed.D.........Associate Dean and 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...........Vice President of Student Affairs
and Associate Professor
A. Creamer, Ed.D.......................Assistant Professor
G. Gunter, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor
J. R. Lee, Ed.D........................Assistant Professor
D. Shepard-Tew, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor
Department of Instructional Programs
T. Blair, Ph.D...................................Professor
D. K. Brumbaugh, Ed.D............................Professor
M. C. Hynes, Ph.D..............Assistant 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
C. Scott-Kassner, Ph.D...........................Professor
R. A. Thompson, Ed.D.............................Professor
J. S. Allen, Ed.D......................Associate Professor
J. H. Armstrong, Ed.D..................Associate Professor
R. A. Bailey, Ph.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.....Interim Chair and 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
P. L. Holmes, Ed. D....................Assistant Professor
Department of Exceptional and Physical Education
J. L. Olson, Ph.D................................Professor
J. M. Platt, Ed.D..............Interim Chair and Professor
F. D. Rohter, Ph.D...............................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
W. Taylor, M.D.........................Associate 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
Programs in Education
Master's DegreesArt Education Instructional Systems Counselor Education Mathematics Education Educational Leadership Music Education Educational Media Physical Education Educational Technology Reading Education Elementary Education Science Education English Language Arts Social Science Education Exceptional Student Education Vocational Education Education Specialist Degrees Doctoral Degrees School Psychology Educational Leadership Educational Leadership Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction
Master's Degree Programs in Education
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 educators who wishes to update and extend knowledge of their present teaching field.Master of Arts programs 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.
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 will ensure 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. 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
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, students must file an application for
provisional status in the Education Student
Services Office (ED 109; 823-2332). 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 post-baccalaureate hours taken
- Grade point average on any post-baccalaureate work
- Recommendations by college faculty and other professionals.
Program of Study
Students are officially assigned formal academic
advisors 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 post-baccalaureate/transfer hours toward
a degree is contingent upon the
recommendation of the academic advisor and is approved
only after a program of study has
been officially filed through all university channels.
Academic advisors are not assigned to individuals
admitted as post-baccalaureate
students. Post-baccalaureate students may seek
information and general advisement in
the Education Student Services Office (ED 109; 823-2332).
Those who are
post-baccalaureates seeking certification in the state
of Florida who have been initially certified
elsewhere are not eligible for financial assistance
from the university. In general,
post-baccalaureates 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 or unresolved "I" (incomplete)
grades, 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 re-examination during a
subsequent semester. Students are required to be enrolled
during the semester in which
they take examinations to satisfy this requirement.
Thesis, Research Report, and Non-thesis Options
In most programs, master's degree students in Education,
with consultation with
advisors, 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 advisor; 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 advisor and result in a program of at least
36 semester hours. For
specific options within programs, please consult the 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 Hours
Several 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 Studies, and English Language Arts. Only six hours of independent study courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements. It is important to see an advisor 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 advisors in the program.
Area A: Core (some programs may vary slightly)
15 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and
Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation
in Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 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
Program Coordinator:.............................T. Brewer
ED 158, Phone: (407) UCF-3714
e-mail: tbrewer@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Art Education
Program Coordinator...............................T.Brewer ED 158, Phone: (407) UCF-3714 e-mail: tbrewer@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Art Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 39 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 15 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A: Research Report
ARE 6938 Reseach Trends 3 hours
ARE 6909 Research Report 2, 1 hours
Option B: Non-Thesis (Approved by advisor)
Option C: Thesis
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
ARE 6971 Thesis 2,1 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 18 Semester Hours
Area C: Studio 6 Semester Hours
Two studio courses (4000- or 5000-level ART courses approved
by advisor)
Master of Arts in Art Education
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 54 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 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 Instruction and Learning 3 hours
Select One:
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education OR 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 18 Semester Hours
Select One:
Option A: Research Report
ARE 6938 Research Trends 3 hours
ARE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B: Non-Thesis (Approved by advisor)
Area C: Studio 6 Semester Hours
Two studio courses (4000- or 5000-level ART courses approved by
advisor)
Area D: Internship 9 Semester Hours
ARE 6946 Graduate Internship 3 hours
ARE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
Corequisites:
ARE 4351 Methodology of Teaching K-12 Art
Education I 3 hours
ARE 4352 Methodology of Teaching K-12 Art
Education ll 3 hours
Minimum undergraduate specialization requirements must be
completed as pre- or
co-requisites. 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 advisor if courses are
not offered in content areas.
Counselor Education
Program Coordinator:............................A. Creamer ED 315, Phone: (407) UCF-6044, e-mail: creamer@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
This program includes two degree options. 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
other tracks require an internship of 600 clock hours.
Admissions
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.
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
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 48 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
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
SDS 6411 Counseling with Children and Adolescents 3 hours
SDS 6620 Organization and Administration of
School Counseling Programs 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in
Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6780 Consultation, Staffing, and Case
Management/Ethical Legal Issues 3 hours
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations 3 hours
Area C: Professional Clinical Experience 9 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Counseling Practicum 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
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 60 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
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and
Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
SDS 6411 Counseling with Children and Adolescents 3 hours
SDS 6620 Organization and Administration of
School Counseling Programs 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in
Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6780 Consultation, Staffing, and Case
Management/Ethical and Legal Issues 3 hours
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations 3 hours
Area C: Professional Clinical Experience 9 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Counseling Practicum 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 (Approved by advisor) 3 Semester Hours
Master of Arts in Counselor Education, Mental Health Counseling
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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 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
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
MHS 6070 Diagnosis and Treatment in Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Counseling and Personality 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in
Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6220 Individual Psychoeducational Testing I 3 hours
MHS 6221 Individual Psychoeducational Testing II 3 hours
MHS 6480 Human Sexuality and Relationships 3 hours
MHS 6780 Consultation, Staffing, and Case
Management/Ethical Legal Issues 3 hours
MHS 6420 Counseling Special Populations 3 hours
Area C: Cognate
Electives (Approved by advisor) 3 Semester Hours
Area D: Professional Clinical Experiences 12 Semester Hours
MHS 6800 Counseling Practicum I 3 hours
MHS 6800 Counseling Practicum ll 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, Higher Education/Student Personnel
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 48 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 9 or 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A - Research Report
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data
OR
EDH 6065 History and Philosophy of
Higher Education 3 hours
EGC 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis (3 hours of elective approved by
advisor)
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
EDH 6065 History and Philosophy of
Higher Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
SDS 6040 Student Personnel Services in Higher
Education 3 hours
SDS 6624 College Community Student 3 hours
EDA 6540 Organization and Administration of
Higher Education 3 hours
EDH 6505 Finance in Higher Education 3 hours
MHS 6780 Ethical and Legal Issues 3 hours
SDS 6330 Career Development 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Individual Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
Area C: Electives (Approved by advisor) 6 or 9 Semester Hours
Area D: Professional Field Experience 9 Semester Hours
Option A:
MHS 6800 Counseling Practicum 3 hours
MHS 6800 Student Affairs Practicum 3 hours
MHS 6830 Student Affairs Internship 3 hours
Option B: Student Affairs Emphasis
MHS 6800 Counseling Practicum 3 hours
MHS 6800 Student Affairs Practicum 3 hours
MHS 6830 Student Affairs Internship 3 hours
NOTE: Courses should be taken in the following sequence:
SDS 6040, MHS 6400, 6401, 6800, 6500, 6800, and 6830.
Educational Leadership
Master's Program Coordinator:................M. A. Lynn RP 215-D, Phone: (407) 384-2193, e-mail: malynn@ucf1vm.cc.ucf.edu
Two 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. option
does not fulfill state
certification requirements and requires 42 hours for completion.
Educational Leadership 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.
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 39 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 12 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 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
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Non-Thesis Option:
EDA 6946 Graduate Internship* 2,1 hours
Area B: Specialization 21 Semester Hours
It is recommended that these courses be taken
in the following sequence:
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration
of Schools 3 hours
EDA 6260 Educational Systems Planning
and Management 3 hours
EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I 3 hours
EDS 6130 Educational Supervisory Practices ll 3 hours
EDA 6232 Legal Aspects of School Operation 3 hours
EDA 6240 Educational Financial Affairs 3 hours
EDA 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational
Leadership 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.
Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 42 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 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 6260 Educational Systems Planning and
Management 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 6931 Contemporary Issues in Educational
Leadership (required) 3 hours
EDA Elective 3 hours
Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 33 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDG 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 12 Semester Hours
EDG 6046 Contemporary Issues in Education 3 hours
EDS 6123 Educational Supervisory Practices I 3 hours
EDF 6233 Analysis of Classroom Teaching 3 hours
EDG 6946 Practicum 3 hours
Area C: Elective approved by advisor 3 Semester Hours
Elementary Education
Program Coordinator: M. H. Hopkins ED 348, Phone: (407) UCF-2939, e-mail: marthah@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate
Research in Education 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instruction and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
Select One Option:
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:
RED 6116 Trends in Reading Education 3 hours
LAE 6616 Trends in Language Arts 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 5611 Trends in Elementary School
Music Education 3 hours
MUE 5695 Trends in Arts Education 3 hours
Select One:
MAE 6641 Problem Solving and Critical
Thinking Skills 3 hours
MAE 6517 Diagnosis/Remediation of Difficulties
in Mathematics for the
Classroom Teacher 3 hours
Master of Education in Elementary Education, Primary
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 36 Semester HoursThe purpose of this program is to prepare students to become master teachers of, or consultants for, programs in nursery school through grade three. The program 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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
Select One Option:
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 (6 SH electives approved by advisor)
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EEC 6406 Guiding and Facilitating Social
Competence 3 hours
EEC 5205 Programs in Early Childhood Education 3 hours
EEC 5206 Organization of Instruction in Early
Childhood Education 3 hours
EEX 6017 Typical/Atypical Applied Child
Development 3 hours
EEC 6268 Play Development Intervention and
Assessment 3 hours
EEX 5750 Communication with Parents and Agencies 3 hours
EEX 6224 Observation Assessment 3 hours
EEC 5208 Creative Activities in Early Childhood 3 hours
Master of Education in Elementary Education, Mathematics Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 36 Semester HoursThis is a program 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.
This program 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. The program 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.
Area A: Core 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 (Approved by advisor) 9 Semester Hours
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 in Mathematics, K-12 3 hours
This program is not approved for automatic certification by the state of Florida. To be certified as an elementary mathematics specialist, a person must have a minimum of 18 semester hours in mathematics.
Master of Arts in Elementary Education
Minimum hours required for M.A.: 36 Semester Hours
The 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 Methods of Elementary School Math 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 5113 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
Program Coordinator............................J. S. Allen ED 353, Phone: (407) UCF-6125, e-mail: allenj@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in English Language Arts Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester Hours
This 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 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
ESE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 21 Semester Hours
Master of Arts in English Language Arts Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 42 Semester Hours
A secondary (6-12) program for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
ESE 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 15 or 18 Semester 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 must have required English course work to meet the 30-semester-hour rule. 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 advisor if courses are difficult to schedule in content areas.
Exceptional Student Education
Program Coordinator:..............................L. Cross ED 305, Phone: (407) UCF-2036, e-mail: lcross@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Exceptional Student Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester Hours
The 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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EEX 6971 Thesis or 2 approved electives* 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 24 Semester Hours
EEX 6107 Teaching Spoken and Written Language 3 hours
EEX 6612 Methods of Behavioral Management 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 6061 Instructional Strategies PreK-6 3 hours
EEX 6065 Instructional Strategies 6-12 3 hours
EEX 6524 Organization and Collaboration in
Special Education 3 hours
EEX 6863 Supervised Teaching Practicum or Elective
(Approved by Advisor) 3 hours
* Suggested electives include ELD 6248, EMR 6365, EED 6226, courses
in Pre-K Exceptional Education, Gifted Education, or Elementary Education.
Master of Arts in Exceptional Student Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 36 Semester Hours
In addition to these 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, Special Learning Disabilities (SLD), Mental Health (MH), and Emotionally Handicapped (EH). Graduates must be certifiable by the completion of the degree program. This program is for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 9-12 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EEX 6909 Research Report or
2 approved electives 2,1 or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization 27 Semester Hours
EEX 6107 Teaching Spoken and Written Language 3 hours
EEX 6612 Methods of Behavioral Management 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 6061 Instructional Strategies PreK-6 3 hours
EEX 6065 Instructional Strategies 6-12 3 hours
EEX 6524 Organization and Collaboration in
Special Education 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.
RED 5147 Developmental Reading 3 hours
MAE 5318 Current Methods of Elementary Math 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles in Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6233 Analysis of Classroom Teaching 3 hours
EDF 6259 Strategies of Classroom Management 3 hours
Prerequisite:
EEX 5051 Exceptional Children in School 3 hours
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, Educational Media
Program Coordinator:.............................J. R. Lee ED 308, Phone: (407) UCF-6139, e-mail: jlee@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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.
The Master of Education degree is for the student who has completed coursework for basic teaching certification in Florida; at least one year of successful classroom experience is preferred.
Admission to Educational Media Program
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. Included in
this packet will be: (1) an
application for admission into the Educational Media
Program and (2) forms for three letters
of recommendation. This material is separate from the
university graduate admissions
application and may be obtained from the Educational
Services Department Office
(ED318). 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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 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
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 5208 Production Techniques for Instructional
Settings 3 hours
EME 5051 Techniques of Instruction &
Information Management 3 hours
EME 5225 Media for Children and Young Adults 3 hours
EME 6605 Role of the Media Specialist in
Curriculum and Instruction 3 hours
EME 6805 Organization of Media and Information 3 hours
EME 6105 Collection Development Policies and
Procedures 3 hours
EME 6807 Information Sources and Services 3 hours
EME 6706 Administrative Principles in Media Centers 3 hours
Area C: Elective 3 Semester Hours
EME 6209 Multimedia Systems 3 hours
EME 6058 Current Trends in Educational Media 3 hours
EME 5408 Computer Applications in Instructional
Technology 3 hours
LAE 4464 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
Program Coordinator:.........................R. A. Cornell ED 310, Phone: (407) UCF-2053, e-mail: cornell@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.
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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 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
Elective 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 18 Semester Hours
EME 5051 Techniques 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
(If not currently certified in education)
Co-requisite
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
Master of Arts in Instructional Technology, Instructional Systems
Program Coordinator:...........................G. W. Orwig ED 320, Phone: (407) UCF-5179, e-mail:orwig@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester HoursThis 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.
Area A: Core 6 or 9 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A
EME6909 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 Survey of
Applications 3 hours
EME 5056 Communication for Instructional
Systems - Process 3 hours
EME 5057 Communication for Instructional
Systems - Finish 3 hours
EME 5408 Computer Applications in Instructional
Technology 3 hours
EME 6613 Instructional Systems Design 3 hours
EME 6313 Media Systems Design 3 hours
EME 6705 Administration of Instructional Systems 3 hours
EME 6946 Graduate Internship in
Instructional Systems OR 3 hours
COE 6949 Cooperative Education
Area C: Elective 9 Semester Hours
(Courses not listed below require advisor approval)
EME 6208 Multimedia Instructional Systems I 3 hours
EME 6209 Multimedia Instructional Systems II 3 hours
EME 6053 Current Trends in Instructional Technology 3 hours
EME xxxx 3 hours
EME xxxx 3 hours
INP 6317 Organizational Psychology and Motivation 3 hours
EIN 5255 Training Simulator Engineering 3 hours
Lockheed Martin/UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science
Program Coordinator:..........................J. A. Johnson 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 a limited access program 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 15 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
Program Coordinator........................D. K. Brumbaugh ED 195, Phone: (407) UCF-2045, e-mail: brumbad@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Mathematics Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 33 Semester Hours
This 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 Hours
Program for non-education majors, or previously certified teachers
in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation 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 must have required mathematics coursework to
meet the 30-semester-hour rule.
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 advisor if courses
are difficult to schedule in content areas.
Music Education
Program Coordinator:......................C. Scott-Kassner ED 359, Phone: (407) UCF-6493, e-mail:kassner@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Music Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 36 Semester Hours
This 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 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 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 Performance 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 MUT 4275 Review of Sight-Singing and Ear Training 2 hours
Master of Arts in Music Education
Minimum hours required for M.A. 36 Semester Hours
This 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.
*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 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) 11 Semester Hours*
Area C: Internship 9 Semester Hours MUE 6946 Graduate Internship (or equivalent) 3 hours MUE 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hoursOther Requirements - A placement examination in music history, music theory, and sight singing (or completion of equivalent courses).
Corequisites - Music specialization requirements must be met by either a B.A. in Music or additional course work to be determined by advisor. EDG 4324 Teaching in Schools 3 hours MUE 4360 Secondary School Music Instructional Analysis 2 hours
MUH 4218 Review Music History 1 hour
MUT 4031 Review Music Theory 1 hour
MUT 4275 Sight Singing and Ear Training OR 2 hours
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 advisor if courses are
difficult to schedule in content areas.
Physical Education
Program Coordinator:.........................G. R. Gergley ED 151, Phone: (407) UCF-2034, e-mail: gergley@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Arts in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology/Wellness Track
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 Internship Practicum 3/3 hours
*Can be taken only after 2/3 of program is completed.
NOTE: Credit in human anatomy is a prerequisite or
corequisite for many PET courses. Consult with an advisor.
(In consultation with the advisor, the student who writes a research report may choose to take 27 hours in the specialization area.)
Area B: Specialization (Approved by advisor) 27 Semester Hours Research Report Option 3/6 Semester Hours PET 6909 Research Report or 2 approved electives 2, 1 or 6 hours
Reading Education
Program Coordinator............................A. R. Joels ED 351, Phone: (407) UCF-2008, e-mail: ajoels@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Reading Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed. 36 Semester Hours
This 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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Instructional and Learning 3 hours
Select One Option:
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 6845 Advanced Evaluation and
Instruction in Reading 3 hours
RED 6846 Reading Practicum (PR: RED 6845) 6 hours
RED 6116 Trends in Reading Education 3 hours
RED 6746 Management of Reading Programs 3 hours
RED 6336 Reading in the Content Areas 3 hours
RED 6337 Reading in the Secondary Schools PR:6336 3 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 Proficiencies 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 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
Program Coordinator..........................J. A. Johnson ED 146, Phone: (407) UCF-2950, e-mail: jjohnson@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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 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
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
SCE 6238 Inquiry in the Sciences 3 hours
Master of Arts in Science Education, Biology
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester Hours
Program for non-education majors, or previously
certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 23 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A - Research Report
ESE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis
PCB 5675C Evolutionary Biology 4 hours
PCB 5045 Conservation Biology 4 hours
Area B: Specialization
(Approved by advisor) 12 Semester Hours
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
EDG 4321 Teaching Strategies I 4 hours
* Only six hours of independent study.
Master of Arts in Science Education, Chemistry
Minimum hours required for M.A. 39 Semester Hours
Program for non-education majors, or previously certified
teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18 or 21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
in Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of
American Education 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.
Master of Arts in Science Education, Physics
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 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American
Education 3 hours
Select One Option:
Option A - Research Report
ESE 6909 Research Report 2,1 hours
Option B - Non-Thesis (3 SH in 5000- or 6000-level physics
approved by advisor)
PHY 5015C Physics for Teachers II 3 hours
Area B: Specialization
2 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
EDG 4321 Teaching Strategies I 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
Program Coordinator..........................J. W. Cornett ED 311, Phone: (407) UCF-0215, e-mail: cornett@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Master of Education in Social Science Education
Minimum hours required for M.Ed.: 33 Semester Hours
This program is designed to meet advanced knowledge and skill needs of the social science classroom teacher.
Area A: Core 12 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
ESE 6909 Research Report or 2 approved
electives 2,1or 6 hours
Area B: Specialization
(Electives approved by advisor) 9 Semester Hours
Area C: Curriculum 12 Semester Hours
ESE 6235 Curriculum Design 3 hours
ESE 6325 Curriculum Theory 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 Hours
Program for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field.
Area A: Core 18/21 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 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)* 12/15 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
Program Coordinator.............................S. E. Sorg ED 346, Phone: (407)UCF-25060, e-mail: sorg@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Two 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.
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 Higher
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 (Selected with approval of
advisor) 18 Semester Hours
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.: 33 Semester Hours
Area A: Core 12 or 15 Semester Hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 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 Higher Education 3 hours
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
EDF 6886 Multicultural Education 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
Select One Option:
EVT 6946 Graduate Internship 6 hours
EVT 6971 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
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
A track is available for this program in Extended
Content and requires 18 hours of
graduate-level content in this program.
Specialist Degree Programs in Education
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
- 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 program coordinators and the specialization advisors with approval of the College of Education.
Students entering the School Pyschology 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 post-baccalaureate. Students who are reverted to post-baccalaureate 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
Program Coordinator, Curriculum and Instruction...M. L. Kysilka ED 355, Phone: (407) UCF-2011, e-mail: kysilka@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu Program Coordinator, Educational Leadership.......W. C. Bozeman RP 215-G, Phone: (407) 384-2189, e-mail: bozeman@pegasus.cc.ucf.eduAdmissions Policy
Admissions will occur two times a year, fall and spring. Completed files must be on campus by September 15 for spring admission screening and February 15 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.
School Psychology
Program Coordinator:.............................D. Mealor ED 308, Phone: (407) UCF-2465, e-mail: mealor@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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), psycho-educational 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.
Admission
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.
Area A: Core 15 Semester Hours
EEX 5051 Exceptional Children in the Schools 3 hours
EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6236 Principles of Teaching and Learning 3 hours
EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data 3 hours
EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in
Education 3 hours
Area B: Specialization 68 Semester Hours
SPS 6225 Behavior and Observational Analysis 3 hours
SPS 6601 Introduction to Psychological Services in
Schools 3 hours
SPS 6608 Seminar in School Psychology 3 hours
MHS 6400 Theories of Individual Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6401 Techniques of Counseling 3 hours
MHS 6500 Group Procedures and Theories in Counseling 3 hours
SPS 6191 Psychoeducational Diagnosis I 4 hours
SPS 6192 Psychoeducational Diagnosis II 4 hours
SPS 6606 School Consultation Techniques 3 hours
SPS 6175 Cultural Diversity and Unbiased Assessment 3 hours
SPS 6125 Infant Developmental Assessment 3 hours
SPS 6206 Psychoeducational Interventions 3 hours
SPS 6194 Assessment of Special Needs 3 hours
SPS 6931 Ethical and Legal Issues in School
Psychological Services 3 hours
SPS 6909 Research Report I and II 6 hours
SPS 6946 Practicum in School Psychology I 3 hours
SPS 6946 Practicum in School Psychology II 3 hours
SPS 6949 School Psychology Internship 12 hours
Total Minimum Semester Hours Required: 83 Semester Hours
Pre- or Corequisites: (DOE Certification)
EDA 6061 Organization and Administration of Schools 3 hours
EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American Education 3 hours
OR
EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education 3 hours
Doctoral Degree Programs in Education
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. 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 15 for spring
admission screening and February 15 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.
Additional Admission Requirements
- Undergraduate GPA on the last 60 attempted
semesters hours of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);
AND - A master’s degree from an accredited institution;
AND - Minimum score of 1000 on the General Graduate
Record Examination (verbal/ quantitative scores combined);
AND - Recommended for admission by the appropriate
major program area committee;
AND - Completion of at least three years of full-time teaching or comparable experience.
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 will include
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 advisor and 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 fellowship programs must have completed application files by December 15. 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 15 for the following academic year.
Curriculum and Instruction
Program Coordinator: M. L. KysilkaED 355, Phone: (407) UCF-2011, e-mail: kysilka@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Degree Requirements
- Prerequisites 9 hours (EDG 6223, EDF 6481, EDF 6401, or equivalent)
- Curriculum/Instruction Core 12 hours (EDF 7232, EDG 7221, EDG 7356, EDG 7692) All core courses and the core examination must be completed in the first six semesters of enrollment in the doctoral program.
- Specialization Area Minimum 45 semester hours (includes selected courses in Curriculum, Instruction, Foundations, and Educational Leadership)
- Research and Data Analysis (EDF 7403, EDF 7463) 6 hours
- Dissertation Minimum 21 hours
- Pass all required examinations and successfully defend dissertation.
- Have an overall 3.0 GPA on all graduate work included in the planned program.
Educational Leadership
Program Coordinator W. C. Bozeman RP 215-G, Phone: (407)384-2189, e-mail: bozeman@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Degree Requirements
- Prerequisite Courses (as necessary)
- Educational Leadership Core Courses 16 semester hours
- Cognate Courses Minimum 6 semester hours
- Area of Specialization Minimum 15 semester hours
- Research and Data Analysis Minimum 12 semester hours
- Dissertation Minimum 21 semester hours
- Pass all examinations and successfully defend dissertation.
- Have an overall 3.0 GPA on all graduate work attempted.
- Examinations are normally taken no sooner than the last semester of the student’s course work and must be completed prior to admission to candidacy. (The exception is for C & I students who take a qualifying examination after completing the C & I core courses.)
- Examinations will be scheduled near the tenth week of the fall and spring semesters. Examinations in the summer term must be arranged by the student with the coordinator of the respective program.
- All doctoral candidates will be required to
write in three areas; these are:
Curriculum and Instruction Specialization/Teaching Field 5-hour examination Curriculum/instruction Core 3-hour examination Research/Data Analysis 3-hour examination Educational Leadership General Educational Leadership 5-hour examination Area of Specialization 3-hour examination Research/Data Analysis 3-hour examination
- Students must be enrolled in the university during the semester an examination is taken.
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 three or more consecutive terms, 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 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 a Candidate
- Enrollment
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 may need to be repeated. - Dissertation Committee Composition
A committee, which will consist of a minimum of four faculty members (three from the College of Education and one from outside the College), must be approved by the Dean of the College of Education and the Provost. - Dissertation
Dissertations are required in all doctoral programs. College of Education candidates will follow the APA (American Psychological Association) guidelines.
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