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Requirements

Admission to the College will be granted when students meet the following College of Education restricted access admission requirements:

• Completion of the University General Education requirements or its equivalent, (e.g. an AA degree from an approved Florida Community College or state university)
• Complete the Education Common Program Prerequisites.
• Complete the Foreign Language Admission requirement.
• Complete the Gordon Rule requirement.
  
• Have an overall 2.5 or above GPA. (2.75 for Early Childhood Education)
• Successful completion of all four parts of the General Knowledge Test (GKT).
  To obtain registration information, please visit www.fl.nesinc.com.

*NOTE: The above requirements are reflected on the student's SASS degree audit.

Students who do not meet the College of Education admission requirements will be restricted from taking upper level (3000/4000) courses in the College of Education, and remain in Education Pending status.

Education Pending Students

Students who are pending admission to a degree program are classified as Education Pending students.

All Education Pending students are advised in the Office of Student Affairs, ED110,
(407) 823-3723. Once all college admission requirements have been met, students are encouraged to complete a College of Education Change of Major form in the Office of Student Affairs to change from Education Pending to their intended major. The student's SASS audit will be updated to identify their assigned faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to make an appointment with their faculty advisor each term.

Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) Guide for University of Central Florida College of Education Students

Please review the following questions and answers to better help you understand the process of registering and taking the Florida Teacher Certification Exam:

Q. What is the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)?
A. The FTCE consists of three tests: the General Knowledge Test, the Professional Education Test, and the Subject Area Exam.  Passing scores on the General Knowledge Test section of the FTCE are required for admission to state-approved teacher preparation programs.  Passing scores on all sections of the FTCE are required for graduation from state-approved teacher preparation programs.  

Q. What is the General Knowledge Test (GKT)?
A. The General Knowledge Test is a basic skills test consisting of four subtests.  The subtests include the following: Math, English, Reading, and Essay. It is highly recommended that you take this test after successfully completing your general education English Composition and Mathematics classes.  Passing scores on the General Knowledge Test section of the FTCE are required for admission to state-approved teacher preparation programs.   

Q. What is the Professional Education Test (PEd)?
A. The Professional Education Test consists of 120 multiple choice questions which address the following areas: classroom management, theories, student behavior, basic principles of teaching, child development, knowledge of effective reading strategies, and teaching strategies for all students including ESOL students.  It is highly recommended that you take this test after completing your professional preparation courses (EDG 4410,
EDF 4467, EDF 4603, TSL 4080, and at least one reading course (RED XXXX).  Early Childhood Education majors should take this test upon completion of their junior year, during their second semester.  Apassing score on the Professional Education Test section of the FTCE is required for graduation from state-approved teacher preparation programs. 

Q. What is the Subject Area Exam (SAE)?
A. The Subject Area Exam is an evaluating tool designed to test you on the content knowledge of your specific major. It is highly recommended that you take this test after you have completed your specialization courses or prior to Internship II, whichever comes first (NOTE:  for some M.A. programs, taking the SAE is a program admission requirement).  Apassing score on the Subject Area Exam section of the FTCE is required for graduation from state-approved teacher preparation programs.  Please visit the FTCE website to find the subject area exam required for your major. 

Q. How do I register for these tests?
A. There are two different methods of testing: paper/pencil based and computer-based.  To register for paper/pencil based testing, you may obtain the Certification Examinations for Florida Educators Registration Bulletin in the Office of Student Affairs, ED 110. You may also register online for paper/pencil based testing by visiting the FTCE website.  To register for computer-based testing, you must do so online by visiting the FTCE website. 

Q. What is the difference between Regular Administration and Supplemental Administration?
A.  A regular administration date is a date when the FTCE is originally administered. You are required to submit your registration application for a regular administration test by the published deadline listed on the FTCE website or registration bulletin.  Supplemental administration dates are available for students who need to take a test or tests on an emergency basis.  There is an additional fee for supplemental administration dates.    

Q. How much do the tests cost?
A.  

• Regular Administration of the General Knowledge Test (or any subtest(s) of the General Knowledge Test), Professional Education Test or Subject Area Examination is $25.00 each.
• Late application for a regular administration test is $40.00 each ($25.00 regular administration fee plus $15.00 late fee).
• Regular Administration of the General Knowledge Test (or any subtest(s) of the General Knowledge Test), Professional Education Test or Subject Area Examination via computer based testing is $75.00 each.
• Supplemental Administration of the General Knowledge Test (or any subtest(s) of the General Knowledge Test), Professional Education Test or Subject Area Examination is $125.00 each.
• Supplemental Administration Tests taken in the following combinations, The Subject Area Exam and Professional Education Exam or General Knowledge Essay subtest and Professional Education Test, are $150.00 each.

Q. How much time am I given to complete each test?
A. 

• The General Knowledge Test testing time is approximately five hours.  Arrival time is approximately 8:00am and departure time is approximately 1:15pm. The four subtests of the General Knowledge Test are administered as follows: Essay- 50 minutes, English Language Skills- 40 minutes, Reading- 40 minutes, and Mathematics-100 minutes. The exact arrival time will be indicated on your admission ticket which you will receive in the mail.
• The Professional Education Test testing time is approximately two and a half hours.  Arrival time is usually 1:00pm. The exact arrival time will be indicated on your admission ticket which you will receive in the mail.
• The Subject Area Exam testing time is approximately two and a half hours excluding the Elementary Education Exam testing time which is approximately six hours.  The Subject Area Exam testing time includes a one hour lunch break. The exact arrival time will be indicated on your admission ticket which you will receive in the mail.

Q. Where are the tests administered?
A.  The test administration locations can be found in the registration bulletin.  You may also visit the FTCE website to find test administration locations. 

Q. What materials do I need to bring with me on the day of the test(s)?
A.  The items you are required to bring with you will be listed on the admission ticket which you will receive in the mail approximately one week before the test(s).  You will need to bring your admission ticket, two valid forms of identification, several sharpened #2 pencils, and a blue or black ink pen if you are taking the essay subtest of the General Knowledge Test.

Q. When will I receive my test scores?

A.

• If you take a regular administration exam, you will receive your official score(s) in the mail in approximately four weeks. 
• If you take a regular administration exam via computer based testing, you will see your UNOFFICIAL score(s) immediately after completing the test.  This pass/ fail status cannot be used to satisfy your admission and/or graduation requirement(s) for the UCF College of Education.  You will receive your official score(s) in the mail in approximately two weeks.
  *If you a take a supplemental administration exam, you will receive your official score(s) in the mail in approximately two weeks.  You may also visit the FTCE website and check your pass/fail status approximately thirty days after you have taken the test. This pass/ fail status cannot be used to satisfy your admission and/or graduation requirement(s) for the UCF College of Education.

A copy of the official score report must be submitted to the
Office of Student Affairs, ED 110, fax (407) 823-3852.

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