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The education program at Seminole State College prepares students to work in diverse educational environments. Once students complete their Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, they can continue on the path to an education degree at a state or private institution.

Seminole State closely aligns its education courses with the University of Central Florida's College of Education, ensuring a seamless transfer for students.

Program Highlights

• Flexible scheduling: Seminole State offers traditional day, evening, and weekend classes, as well as hybrid (80 percent online) and fully online classes.
• Experienced faculty: All professors have been classroom teachers.
• Job placement: Seminole State's partnership with Seminole County Public Schools allows students to visit local schools, which may lead to job placement opportunities.
• Transfer Options: Seminole State offers prerequisite courses to prepare students for 13 upper-division teaching majors.
• UCF at Seminole State: Earn a bachelor's degree without leaving Seminole State. UCF's College of Education at Seminole State offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Elementary Education.
• Educator Preparation Institution (EPI): If you already have a bachelor's degree, earn your teaching certification in just 10 months.

Courses

• Introduction to the Teaching Profession (EDF 2005)
• Introduction to Diversity for Educators (EDF 2085)
• Educational Psychology (EDP 2002)
• Selected Studies: Classroom Management (EDF 2930) 
• Introduction to Exceptional Learners (EEX 2030)
• Introduction to Technology for Educators (EME 2040)

Important Steps

• Apply for admission to Seminole State.
• Meet with an advisor to make sure entry requirements are met.
• Complete the General Education requirements for an A.A. degree.
• Complete six credit hours with a diversity focus, such as a foreign language. 
• Complete all four parts of the General Knowledge Test (GKT). To obtain registration information, please visit www.fl.nesinc.com.
• Complete the required field-based experience.

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