Frequently Asked Questions

• Undergraduate
• M.A. & M.Ed.

Undergraduate

• What are the requirements to enter the College of Education?
• Do I need to have taken the SAT or ACT to be admitted to the College of Education?
• What if I don't meet the requirements?
• What courses can I take as an Education Pending student?
• What is catalog year?
• How long can I be away from taking classes without losing continuing student status?
• How do I change my Catalog Year?
• How do I change my Major?
• What is an Official SASS degree audit?
• When do I get a Faculty Advisor?
• When should I see my Faculty Advisor other than during registration periods?
• What is the FTCE?
• How do I get into a closed class?
• How do I substitute a course for one required in my major?
• Can I take a course(s) at another college or university?
• How do I apply for graduation?
• When do I apply for graduation?
• If I don't have a bachelor's degree in education, what do I need to do to become certified to teach?

Answers

1. What are the requirements to enter the College of Education?
After applying to UCF you must have

• An overall GPA of 2.5 AND
• Completed and passed all four parts of the General Knowledge Test (GKT) and/or the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST).

2. Do I need to have taken the SAT or ACT to be admitted to the College of Education?
No, you just need to have taken and passed all four parts of the GKT and/or CLAST AND an overall 2.5 or above GPA.

3. What if I don't meet the requirements?
The College of Education will classify you as an Education Pending student.

4. What courses can I take as an Education Pending student?

5. What is Catalog Year?
The year in which you began enrollment at UCF.

6. How long can I be away from taking classes without losing continuing enrollment status?
Continuous enrollment is defined as being enrolled without a break of two or more consecutive regular semesters (Fall and Spring, or Spring, Summer, Fall).

7. How do I change my Major?
You need to accesss http://my.ucf.edu or go to the Office of Student Services and fill out a Change of Major form.

8. What is an Official SASS degree audit?
A list of all the courses needed to be completed in order to graduate.

9. When do I get a Faculty Advisor?
When you have changed your major from Education Pending to an Education Major. Education Pending students are advised by student services.

10. When should I see my Faculty Advisor other then during registration periods?When you:

• Have questions or concerns about your classes
• Want to discuss your major
• Want to drop, add, or withdraw from a class
• Are having difficulty in a class and need help
• Want to review your two-year plan of study
• Want to discuss transient study at another institution
• Find it necessary to withdraw from the University of Central Florida
• Have questions about internships
• Want to discuss graduate school options or career goals
• Verify progress for graduation

11. What is the FTCE?
The Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) is the exit exam required for graduation and to be certified to teach in the State of Florida.

12. How do I get into a closed class?
If inquiring during the add/drop period, please contact the respective department and ask for an override into the class. If it is after the add/drop period, then contact the instructor to request permission into the course and file a student-initiated administrative add form in MH210.

13. How do I substitute a course for one required in my major?
You must come into the Office of Student Services and fill out a Course Substitution form and have it signed by your faculty advisor. If you are seeking equivalency credit for an education course, you must complete the same form with supporting documentation and our office will route it to the appropriate department for review. You will be notified of the decision by mail. You will need to attach a syllabus of the course being used to the form or a course description from catalog.

14. Can I take a course(s) at another college or university?
Yes, but you will need to fill out a transient form at the Office of Student Services. If the course is taken during your last 30 hours of residency at UCF, you must also petition residency interruption.

15. How do I apply for graduation?
Come to the Office of Student Services and fill out an "Intent to Graduate" form.

16. When do I apply for graduation?
The "Intent to Graduate" form must be completed and turned in to the Office of Student Services during registration for your last semester. Please note that graduate students must also have a signature from their faculty advisor before submitting their "Intent to Graduate" form.

17. If I don't have a bachelor's degree in education, what do I need to do to become certified to teach?
Make an appointment or call (407) 823-3723. Alternative Certification

M.A. & M.Ed.

• What is the difference between the M.A. and the M.Ed.?
• Is the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required for admission?
• Will Certificate Programs lead towards a M.A. or M.Ed.?
• How long does it take to complete the program?
• Can I continue my present employment and be in the program?
• What are the Graduation Policies and Procedures? (Includes deadlines)

Answers

1. What is the difference between the M.A. and the M.Ed.?
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is a program designed for those who already hold teacher certification and/or are certified in the subject matter at the baccalaureate level. The Master of Arts (M.A.) is a program designed for practitioners working on earning an initial Florida teaching certificate or for non-certification areas.

2. Is the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required for admission?
Those who plan to earn an M.Ed. or M.A. degree will be required to take the GRE. Those who intend to earn only a "certificate" will not be required to take the GRE.

3. Will Certificate Programs lead towards a M.A. or M.Ed.?
Yes. All courses in the College of Education certificate programs can be counted towards an M.A. or M.Ed. degree. Other programs at UCF may also consider these courses as transfer credits.

4. How long does it take to complete the program?
The certificate programs are designed to be completed in one calendar year. The master's degree programs can be completed in two years. Some full-time students complete the master's degree in a Summer-Fall-Spring-Summer sequence (for example, they might begin Summer 2002 and finish in Summer 2003).

5. Can I continue my present employment and be in the program?
Yes. Most students are part-time students. The courses are offered in the evenings at various campuses in the Central Florida area. Your Program Coordinator will help you set up a "Plan of Study" that best suits your situation.

6. What are the Graduation Policies and Procedures?
Click here to download the current Graduation Policies, Procedures and Deadlines.