About this Program
- For students majoring in STEM disciplines
- College: Education
- Credits:
- Mathematics | 22, completed with minimum grades of C
- Science | 22, completed with minimum grades of C
- Computer Science | 22, completed with minimum grades of C
- Contact
School Information
With more than three-dozen faculty and students from all over the world, the School of Teaching & Learning offers on-campus and online programs in a diverse range of subjects in education.
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CONTACT
352.273.4214
P.O. Box 117048
2821 NORMAN HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7048
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Curriculum
UFTeach | Mathematics
The minor requires completion of coursework in the professional preparation areas of human development, learning, assessment, classroom management, instructional strategies, reading competency, curriculum and special methods. Students will have extensive opportunities to integrate their teacher education coursework with practice in formal and informal K-12 environments focusing on learning mathematics. This program includes field experiences in local schools. A level 2 background check (fingerprinting) by the School Board of Alachua County will be required before placement.
The minor is open to undergraduates with majors in mathematics, quantitative science or related fields. Admission to this minor requires a UF GPA of 2.5 or better. Students must apply for acceptance to the minor within the college of their major and the College of Education after 45 but before 100 credits are earned.
More Info
Those pursuing the minor are encouraged to complete the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) General Knowledge Test (recommended in the junior year), the FTCE Subject Area Exam (recommended early in the senior year) and the FTCE Professional Education Test (recommended mid-senior year).
More Info
FTCE tests are not required for award of the minor, but they are required for certification.
Required Courses
Multiple pathways exist for completion of the minor and should be discussed with the UFTeach advisor. The table below represents a recommended pathway.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAE 2364 | Explorations Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science (Fall / Spring) | 3 |
| SMT 3100 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science Teaching (Spring) | 3 |
| TSL 3323 | ESOL and Reading for Teachers (Fall / Spring / Summer) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| SMT 3301C | Classroom Interactions in Mathematics and Science Education (Spring) | 3 |
| SMT 3664 | Project-Based Instruction in Math and Science Education (Fall) | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Select one or more course: | 3 | |
| Functions and Modeling (Fall) | ||
Special topics course in College of Education (3000 or 4000 level / Term varies) 1 |
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Research methods course or undergraduate research in department of major or College of Education (3000 or 4000 level / Term varies) |
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| Credits | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SMT 4945 | Apprenticeship in Secondary STEM Teaching | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
- 1
Educational Technology, Educational Policy, Informal Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment, etc.
UFTeach | Science
The minor requires completion of coursework in the professional preparation areas of human development and learning, assessment, classroom management, instructional strategies, reading competency, and curriculum and special methods. Students will have extensive opportunities to integrate their teacher education coursework with practice in formal and informal K-12 environments focused on learning science. This program includes field experiences in local schools. A level 2 background check (fingerprinting) by the School Board of Alachua County will be required before placement.
The minor is open to all CLAS and CALS undergraduate science majors and to engineering majors in any discipline. Admission to this minor requires a UF GPA of 2.5 or better. Students must apply for acceptance to the minor within the college of their major and the College of Education after 45 but before 100 credits are earned.
More Info
Those pursuing the minor are encouraged to complete the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) General Knowledge Test (recommended in the junior year), the FTCE Subject Area Exam (recommended early in the senior year) and the FTCE Professional Education Test (recommended mid-senior year).
More Info
FTCE tests are not required for award of the minor, but they are required for teacher certification.
Required Courses
Multiple pathways exist for completion of the minor and should be discussed with the UFTeach advisor. The table below represents a recommended pathway.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAE 2364 | Explorations Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science (Fall / Spring) | 3 |
| SMT 3100 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science Teaching (Spring) | 3 |
| TSL 3323 | ESOL and Reading for Teachers (Fall / Spring / Summer) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| SMT 3301C | Classroom Interactions in Mathematics and Science Education (Spring) | 3 |
| SMT 3664 | Project-Based Instruction in Math and Science Education (Fall) | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Select one or more courses: | 3 | |
| Functions and Modeling (Fall) | ||
Special topics course in College of Education (3000 or 4000 level / Term varies) 1 |
||
Research methods course or undergraduate research in department of major or College of Education (3000 or 4000 level / Term varies) |
||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SMT 4945 | Apprenticeship in Secondary STEM Teaching | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
- 1
Educational Technology, Educational Policy, Informal Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment, etc.
UFTeach | Computer Science
The minor requires completion of coursework in the professional preparation areas of human development and learning, assessment, classroom management, instructional strategies, reading competency, and curriculum and special methods. Students have extensive opportunities to integrate their teacher education coursework with practice in formal and informal K-12 environments focused on learning computer science. This program includes field experiences in local schools. A level 2 background check (fingerprinting) by the School Board of Alachua County will be required before placement.
The minor is open to all CLAS undergraduate computer science majors and to engineering computer science and computer engineering majors. Admission to this minor requires a UF GPA of 2.5 or better. Students must apply for acceptance to the minor within the college of their major and the College of Education after 45 but before 100 credits are earned.
More Info
Those pursuing the minor are encouraged to complete the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) General Knowledge Test (recommended in the junior year), the FTCE Subject Area Exam (recommended early in the senior year) and the FTCE Professional Education Test (recommended mid-senior year).
More Info
FTCE tests are not required for award of the minor, but they are required for teacher certification.
Required Courses
Multiple pathways exist for completion of the minor and should be discussed with the UFTeach advisor. The table below represents a recommended pathway.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAE 2364 | Explorations Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Science (Fall / Spring) | 3 |
| SMT 3100 | Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science Teaching (Spring) | 3 |
| TSL 3323 | ESOL and Reading for Teachers (Fall / Spring / Summer) | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| SMT 3301C | Classroom Interactions in Mathematics and Science Education (Spring) | 3 |
| SMT 3664 | Project-Based Instruction in Math and Science Education (Fall) | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Select one or more courses: | 3 | |
| K-12 Computer Science Methods | ||
Special topics course in College of Education (3000 or 4000 level / Term varies) 1 |
||
Research methods course or undergraduate research in department of major or College of Education (3000 or 4000 level / Term varies) |
||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| SMT 4945 | Apprenticeship in Secondary STEM Teaching | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
- 1
Educational Technology, Educational Policy, Informal Education, Special Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment, etc.