Transcript Myths about Teacher Prep Programs

Pre-Education Advising
Tampa Campus
Pre-Education Advising
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COEDU Student Academic Services Dept.
Serve all prospective education majors
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Freshman, Continuing, and Transfer
Convey COEDU undergraduate admission
requirements, policies, procedures
Track the academic progress of students
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Re-direction of those not admissible
Advising in the College of Education
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Empowerment
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Development
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Independent, critical thinkers
Personal responsibility
Related to professional goals
Plan Ahead
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Understand your curriculum
Advising in the College of Education is facilitated through
group advising sessions, email communication, podcasts
traditional, one-on-one appointments and other means .
Appointments are limited and vary.
Undergraduate Major Specializations
Teacher Prep Programs
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Early Childhood (PreK-3)*
Elementary Ed (K-6)
Exceptional Student
Education (K-12)
Physical Education (K-12)*
Teacher Prep Programs
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Non-Teacher Prep Programs
 Exercise Science*
* Denotes Limited Access Program
English Education (6-12)
Foreign Lang Ed (K-12)
 Spanish, French, German,
or other language
Math Education (6-12)
Science Education (6-12)
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Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Science Ed (6-12)
Needed Materials
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SASS Audit or unofficial transcripts
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Prerequisite Checklist
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FACTS.org
Copies from previous institution
Specialization specific
Advising Resource Worksheet
Course Selection Guide
Any other documentation related to advising
inquiry
Pre-Education vs. Education
Classified as Pre-Education:
 Working on prerequisites
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Courses (as identified by major)
GPA
Skills Test (all sections)
Have not applied and been admitted to COEDU
Classified as Education:
 Once formally admitted to COEDU (letter)
 Attended admitted COEDU student orientation
Admission to COEDU
Limited Access College
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Restriction on who is admitted
Tied to State of Florida and its Legislature
Prerequisites must be met prior to admission
Separate application to COEDU
Limited Admission Programs
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Restrict the number and/or at what time students
are admitted to the program
COEDU Limited Access Programs
Exercise Science
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Maximum 30 student per year
All prerequisites must be finished by end of Spring
Semester
Fall semester admission (apply June 1 – July 15)
COEDU Limited Access Programs
Physical Education
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Number of students not limited
Fall semester admission (apply June 1 – July 15)
Early Childhood Education
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Number of students not limited
Full-time cohort program only
Fall semester admission (apply June 1 – July 15)
COEDU Admission Criteria
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Admitted to USF
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2.50 overall GPA
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Includes all college level coursework
Skills Test: CLAST, Praxis I, or General Knowledge
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Separate application
Passing Scores on all sections of 1 test
Exemptions cannot be used; must take all sections
Exercise Science do not need
General Knowledge Test (GKT) needed for graduation
Only offered at certain times during the year
Prerequisite Courses
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As identified by major (see checklist)
C- grade or higher
CLAST vs. Skills Test Requirement
CLAST
Skills Test
State/University
COEDU Admission
All students must meet CLAST:
1) Becoming Exempt:
 SAT scores: 500 per section
 ACT scores: 21 on English, 22
on Reading, 21 on Math
 2.5 GPA in Math and/or English
courses
2) Taking needed sections (Math,
Reading, Writing, and/or Essay)
*Begin to have holds (TC, TS, TL)
*CLAST met with FL public AA degree
1) COEDU admission requirement
2) Cannot use exemptions
3) Cannot mix/match test
subsections
4) Must take all sections of same
test (math, reading, writing,
essay)
5) 3 Options: CLAST, Praxis I, or
General Knowledge Test (GKT)
6) May depend on when the test is
offered and when application is
due to COEDU
Skills Test Information
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Must have all sections of 1 test for admission
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Where to sign up:
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CLAST: Testing Services (SVC 2060)
GKT: Obtain GKT booklet and mail-in form
website(s): http://www.cefe.usf.edu/ and www.fl.nesinc.com
Praxis I: www.ets.org
Administration of tests vary and are limited – plan ahead!
General Knowledge
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Missing 1 section will cause denied admission
Scores are not automatically sent to College of Education; must
provide copies with application (you keep original)
Online version of GKT does not have Essay section
Take as many times as you need
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Do not need to retake sections already passed
Take it early – do not wait until last semester!
COEDU Admission Timeframes
College of Education (Tampa Campus) only accepts
applications at certain times during the year:
Semester Applying
for Admission
Submit Application
no EARLIER than:
Submit Application
no LATER than:
FALL
June 1
July 15
SPRING
Oct 1
Nov 15
SUMMER
Mar 1
Apr 15
• Keep in mind Limited Access program admission semesters!
• Application is found on our website at www.coedu.usf.edu
Admission Process
STEP 1:
Complete
Prerequisites
STEP 2:
Download
Application
STEP 3:
Acceptance
Letter
STEP 4:
Attend
Orientation
Wait for App
Timeframe
Fill Out & Supply
Documentation
Submit to
DAC 107
Application
Review
Deny Letter
Finish Missing
Prerequisites
COEDU Application Procedures
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COEDU application submission and review
separate from USF application
Allow 4-6 weeks for review
Advisors and/or Department conducts review
Supply accurate information (address, etc)
Notified via U.S. mail
Advised and signed up for classes during
COEDU Admitted orientation
Teacher Prep Application
Teacher Prep Application
Disclosure of Arrest & Conviction
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All students are required to fill out a Disclosure of
Conviction Form as a part of the COEDU application
If you have ever been arrested, pleaded nolo
contendre, or convicted, your final internship
placement and/or employment prospects upon
graduation may be in jeopardy
48 hour disclosure for new arrests
Find out ASAP if your situation is going to be an
issue; please contact:
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Dr. Paulette Walker: 813-974-1804
Curriculum Planning
1) Review program’s prerequisite checklist to
your SASS Audit and/or unofficial transcripts
2) Use Student Advising Worksheet to map out
remaining semesters
USF Gen Ed
Courses
Prerequisite
Checklist
FL Mandated
Courses
*If specific class is listed on checklist, must have; blank line indicates elective.
NOTE: Prerequisites subject to change based on State of Florida mandates
Teacher Prep Programs: Field Experience
It is encouraged that you take EDF 2005 as soon as possible followed by EDG
2701 the next available semester. Both courses require mandatory fieldwork that
will allow you to get field experience that can confirm or dissuade your
commitment to the field of education.
EDF
2005
Intro to
Education
Mandates
15 hours of
Classroom Observation
EDG
2701
Teaching Diverse
Populations
Mandates 15 hours of
Classroom Observation
College of Education Website
Prospective
Students
Link
www.coedu.usf.edu
College of Education Website
Undergraduate
Prospective
Students Link
www.coedu.usf.edu
College of Education Website
Pre-Ed Advising
Resources & Info
- Checklists
- Testing Info
- Selection Guide
- Application
- Advising Tools
- CLAST Hold Info
- Much more!!!
www.coedu.usf.edu
FFMT Scholarship
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Eligibility Criteria
Must be a resident of State of Florida
Must meet requirements for admission as a junior in
state approved teacher education program
Must be newly admitted into upper level teacher
education program and cannot be teaching full time
www.ffmt.org
Please contact Dr. Diane Briscoe for any queries
beyond the navigation of the website:
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[email protected]
SCATT – Top 10 Reasons to Join
1. National Recognition
2. Quality Programming
(workshops, seminars
& field trips)
3. Trained Supervising
Teachers
4. Intensive Training
Seminars
5. Leadership Skill
Development
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Interaction
Planning Skills
School Improvement
Special
Recommendation
(SCATT letter and
special introduction
provided upon
graduation)
10. Career Opportunity
Chalk and Wire
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Dr. Paulette Walker
Pre-Education Advising Staff
Clockwise: Brent Lamons (Coordinator), Paul St. Fleur (Advisor/Graduate Assistant),
Michael Magee (Transfer Student Advisor/Counselor), Jaymi Butler (Freshmen
Advisor/Counselor), Christiana Chekoudjian (Senior Clerk), Chelsea Ruff
(Advisor/Graduate Assistant),
Undergraduate Advising Staff
Special Consideration…
Exercise Science
Physical Education
Early Childhood
Only admit students in the Fall!
Exercise Science
Limited Access Program
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Student must complete ALL prerequisites by the time
they apply
Student must apply on time
Student must be ranked among the Top 30
“What if I don’t get in?”
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Consider the likelihood of admission
Consider your interests, skills, and abilities
Consider the career field you are heading
toward
Visit with a Career Specialist
Develop an alternate plan...just in case!
Peer Aides, Leaders and Mentors
(PALM) Program
The Purpose:
 Peer Aides will contribute to the overall advising
experience by assisting students with securing
information about general education requirements,
pre-requisites for the COEDU, specific program
requirements, and application procedures. In
addition, they will share their own experiences as
Education majors. Peer aides will take part in some
recruitment activities; specifically out-reach to
groups that are underrepresented in the COEDU.