Entrance Requirements

Q: What are the admission requirements?

A:    In order to be eligible to enter the College of Education, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have an over GPA of 2.5
• Have passing scores on all sections of either the CLAST, Praxis I, or General Knowledge Test; no exemptions permitted
• Have been accepted to USF
• Have completed the program prerequisites in good standing

Q:    How do I apply to the College of Education? . . . I will be a new student at USF.

A:  You must complete the following steps:
        1.    Apply to the University and be accepted

        2.    Complete the prerequisites, 2.5 GPA, & skills test
        3.    Submit an application to the College of Education
        4.    Attend a new College of Education Student Orientation

Q:  How do I apply to the College of Education? I already have a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree.

A:    If you plan to earn a second BA/BS degree, you must complete the above steps.  If you want to earn a Master's Degree, contact the Graduate Studies Office at (813) 974-3406.

Q: Do I need to take a foreign language?

A: Yes.  Two years of the same foreign language in high school or two semesters of the same language in college (with passing grades) will meet the foreign language requirement.

Q: Who will tell me which transfer courses will be accepted?

A: Initial credit is given by the USF Office of Admissions.  Prerequisite courses are then evaluated by the PRe-Education Advising Office. Course credit that is found in the upper-level curriculum can be awarded by individual departments.  A signed and completed "Course Substitution Form" is needed to verify substitutions.

Q: Can I be a part-time/evening student in the College of Education?

A: While courses are offered in the evening for a variety of majors, all majors require at least one semester of day time commitments (some majors require more).  These commitments will allow you to complete your field-based experiences.

Q: What is the difference between the Bachelor of Science Degree (BS) versus the Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA)?
A: Please view the following presentation.