Develop Meaningful Experiences for Middle and High School Students
In the secondary education program at UCF, learn about developing pedagogy and content knowledge to meet the needs of students in middle and high school classrooms. You explore a variety of current technologies used for teaching and learning, like practicing your skills with TeachLivE avatars. Plus, there are a number of different professional development opportunities and organizations to get involved in while you™re here. For instance, KnightED Talks workshops are free, hour-long events that cover a range of topics related to the teaching profession and are conducted by university faculty and K-12 educators. There™s also an annual KnightEd Talks Student Showcase where you can share your best work with peers during a 30-minute session in an in-house conference venue.
This program offers two tracks that cater to your specific interests and career goals. If you™re interested in obtaining certification from the Florida Department of Education, you want to consider one of our subject-area certifications available. However, the lifelong learning track is a great option if your professional goals don™t require certification.
Certification Track
Choose from several content area tracks based on your teaching interests. You also be required to complete two teaching internships in middle or high schools prior to graduation and pass all relevant state certification exams. After completing your coursework, you™re eligible for teacher certification.
- English Language Arts Ed
- Mathematics Ed
- Science Ed “ Biology
- Science Ed “ Chemistry
- Science Ed “ Physics
- Social Science Ed
Lifelong Learning Track
Teach or work in other settings outside of traditional schools that do not require teacher certification, such as curriculum publishing companies, museums, and science or marine programs.
- English Language Arts Ed (non-certification)
- Mathematics Ed (non-certification)
- Science Ed “ Biology (non-certification)
- Science Ed “ Chemistry (non-certification)
- Science Ed “ Physics (non-certification)
- Social Science Ed (non-certification)