Teaching Practica
Secondary education majors (English, biology, math, and social science) and K–12 program major (physical education) should refer to the Required Secondary Education Courses section for information regarding teaching practica.
All incoming Elementary education majors and PE majors (Junior 1, J1) starting in the fall 2016 semester will participate in four practicum experiences. Secondary Education (biology, mathematics and social studies 6-12) majors will complete three practicum experiences.
Candidates desiring to enroll in the Teaching Practicum IV: Final Internship program (EDU 413) must apply the semester preceding the proposed practicum. The application for the final internship includes the following:
- Completed Intern Application Form.
- Copy of signed 90-hour form (signed by the candidate and advisor). The Academic Advising Office handles all 90-hour forms. The candidate must make an appointment.
- Unofficial copy of transcript documenting a 2.5 GPA or higher overall and 3.0 in the major with no “I” (incomplete) grades, and completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours in the UT Teacher Preparation program.
- Disposition Assessment.
- Criminal Record Information Form.
- Documentation providing proof of fingerprinting.
- Official documentation of passing scores on the Professional Area Exam (PED) and Subject Area Exam (SAE) of the FTCE, or proof of registration for either section not yet passed.
- At the end of the semester prior to candidates’ final internships, the CP/ARD Committee will audit and review through LiveText whether candidates have received a grade of acceptable or higher on all UCC standards in all critical tasks. Candidates who fail this requirement will not be permitted to commence their final internships.
All requirements are subject to change to comply with state Department of Education regulations.
Students enrolled in EDU 413 must concurrently enroll in EDU 410 Teaching Practicum IV Seminar (all Elementary majors must additionally enroll in EDU 418 Reading Practicum). No other courses may be taken during Practicum IV (the final internship), unless formally approved by the Director of Clinical Education and the Clinical Education Committee.
Graduation from UT’s approved teacher education program satisfies eligibility criteria for a Florida teaching certificate and an initial teaching certificate in most other states. More information regarding internships can be found in the Practicum IV Intern Handbook, which is distributed prior to the Practicum IV internship (final internship).
Teacher Education Course Sequence
The course sequences for each teacher education program are posted in the “Majors and Minors” section of the UT Blackboard website. The “Quick Help Guide” may also be found on the UT Blackboard site and outside of the Education Department Office. Please note teacher education majors must complete a prescribed series of core courses to fulfill certification requirements.
It is the student’s responsibility to meet all institutional requirements for Florida teacher certification. Every effort should be made to take the courses in the semester sequence outlined in the “Quick Help Guide.” Failure to do so may result in a lengthening of the undergraduate program, postponing the anticipated date of graduation. Please note that some courses must be taken concurrently with others to fulfill all requirements.