Education

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.
• 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.
• University pre-majors: Seminole State offers 13 A.A. pre-majors to guide students on the common prerequisite course work for an upper-division teaching major.
• 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)
• Introduction to Technology for Educators (EME 2040)
• Educational Psychology (EDP 2002)
• Selected Studies: Instructional Strategies (EDF 2930)
• 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.

Did you know?

Education majors at Seminole State can earn an Associate in Arts (A.A.), an Associate in Science (A.S.) or Career and Technical Certificates (C.T.C.).