Department of Secondary Education

The department of Secondary Education grants bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in content areas that prepare students for a broad range of careers in both school and non-school settings.  

In addition, this department offers course work that serves the broader education community. We also offer:

• content-specific pedagogy courses for students in Childhood Education and Literacy Studies and Special Education departments,
• coursework that leads to the ESOL Endorsements and meet other ESOL requirements for education.
• certificates in the various program areas
• doctoral cognates in Teacher Education and some of the program areas

Overall, the Department's capable and professionally active faculty offers a rich menu of learning opportunities to prepare novice educators and to build on the experience of established professionals. The department prepares individuals to provide effective instructional programs and support the learning needs of diverse populations. Doctoral students are prepared for a wide array of professional positions in universities, schools, and industry. 

All initial teacher preparation programs are approved by the Florida Department of Education and all programs accredited by both the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Contact Information

Department of Secondary Education

College of Education

University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave., EDU105

Tampa, FL 33620-5650

Phone: (813) 974-3533

Fax: (813) 974-3837

Physical location: College of Education, EDU302

updated 6/2011