Secondary Education (BS) – Social Science Ed – Education Track

College of Community Innovation and Education
School of Teacher Education
Education Complex, Room: 209
https://ccie.ucf.edu/teachered/secondaryed/social-science-education/

Education Track Contact: Dr. Scott Waring, ED 206J, Scott.Waring@ucf.edu, 407-823-1766

The Secondary Education B.S. – Social Science Education program offers students the option of two tracks: Social Science Education – Education Track and Social Science Education – Lifelong Learning Track (non-certification). The Education Track is appropriate for students interested in opportunities for employment with formal, 6-12 schools that require certification. 

This Secondary Education B.S. – Social Science Education program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please visit https://ccie.ucf.edu/teachered/secondaryed/social-science-education/.

Admission Requirements

• Complete the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, i.e. an AA degree from a Florida College System or State University System institution.
• Complete the EDF 2005 – Introduction to the Teaching Profession course with a minimum letter grade of “C-” (1.75) or better.
• Meet the Gordon Rule Requirement.
• Meet the foreign language admission requirement
• Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA
• Pass all four parts of the General Knowledge Test (no alternatives or waivers are accepted). 

Degree Requirements

• Students should see an advisor prior to registering for classes
• The courses designated in General Education and Education Common Program Prerequisites should be completed prior to admission to the major and upper division education courses.
• The Education Track is a state-approved, initial teacher preparation program designed in compliance with Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rule 6A-5.066. Degree requirements are subject to change based on state mandates.