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Initial Teacher Professional Preparation

Graduate Certificate

Department of Educational Studies

The graduate certificate program in Initial Teacher Professional Preparation is designed for those who have secured a teaching position, plan to obtain a teaching position, and/or have a temporary teaching certificate. The program prepares candidates to meet State Department of Education requirements through a sequence of professional core courses. The goal of this program is to enable educators to have successful teaching experiences in grades 6-12 classrooms. Courses will be offered throughout the academic year. With the exception of the special methods courses, certificate courses are offered every semester.

Initial Teacher Professional Preparation Program Coordinator:
Brenda Thompson, Ed.D.
Office: Orlando
Phone: 407-823-6579



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The College of Graduate Studies provides leadership for and administers policies on graduate education at the University of Central Florida. Student Services in the College of Graduate Studies includes graduate admissions, student records, thesis and dissertation support, graduate fellowships, and other activities, programs, and services to provide an excellent experience for UCF graduate students from inquiry to graduation.

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