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College of Education Vision
We envision our graduates, and those they influence, as the
learners and leaders of today and tomorrow. As learners, our
graduates will continue to grow and develop as leaders within
their fields. As leaders, they will build upon the diverse
backgrounds and perspectives they encounter to ensure that
all individuals are able to construct the understanding necessary
to become successful.
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Mission
Our mission is to provide diverse environments
of excellence that support dynamic learning experiences.
In these environments, faculty and students reflect
upon and engage in the applications of theory,
research, and emerging technologies. These environments
support the construction of knowledge, skills,
and attitudes through collaboration and inquiry.
As a result, faculty and students are empowered
to create an enhanced quality of life within their
respective communities.
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Teacher Preparation Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Early Childhood Education (BA) w/ ESOL Endorsement
Elementary Education (BA) w/ ESOL Endorsement
Special Education (BA) w/ ESOL Endorsement
Secondary Education (BA):
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Social Science
Graduate Programs
School Counseling (MA/MEd)
Student Characteristics
Approximately 78% of College of Education undergraduates
come from the surrounding five county service areas of FGCU.
More than 16% represent ethnic or racial minorities, and 90%
are women. Three quarters of current undergraduate teacher
education students are under 30 years of age. At the graduate
level, 80% are females and 37% are under 30.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for undergraduate initial certification programs
must have completed all general education requirements including
Gordon Rule computation and writing requirements, have a 2.5
Overall Grade Point Average or higher, pass all subsections
of the College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) (If exempt
from CLAST then must have the General Knowledge Test), and
complete the following common prerequisites courses with a
minimum grade of C: EDF 2005 Introduction to Education, EME
2040 Educational Technology (or equivalent), and EDG 2701
Teaching Diverse Populations. All graduate programs require
that students have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited
college or university and at least 3.0 GPA in the last two
years of undergraduate degree study, or a 1000 on the GRE
or 400 on the Miller Analogies Test on the 1992 norms, or
a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Internship/Student Teaching Requirements
Undergraduate degree seeking students apply for final internship
in advance and are placed in area schools when they have completed
all but one course of their College of Education courses with
a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Graduate degree seeking
students must complete a series of internships with a cumulative
grade point average or 3.0 or higher.
Accreditation
All certification programs have been reviewed and approved
by the Florida Department of Education. Florida Gulf Coast
University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools.
Special Features
- Frequent and integrated field experiences throughout
study.
- Integrated study for undergraduate elementary, special,
early childhood, and secondary education students in a unique
expeditionary format that promotes best teaching practices
with all students
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Revised programs described above were implemented in the
Fall of 2002 and 2005.
Three hundred and eighteen (318) students were enrolled in
College of Education degree programs in 2004-05, of whom 318
were seeking initial teacher certification.
The FGCU College of Education has extensive partnerships
with area schools and districts that include a professional
development school, special centers to support targeted need
groups (i.e., special education, instructional enhancement)
and low performing schools in its five county area through
the Alliance of Educational Leaders.
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Number of Students Enrolled in Approved Teacher Education
Programs: 228
Number of students who student taught in 2001-2002: 106
Number of Full and Part-time Faculty who supervised student
interns: 20
Student Intern: Supervising Faculty Ratio: 5.3 students
: 1 faculty
Internship time requirements:
- Number of hours per week:
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37.5 |
- Number of weeks per term:
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16 |
- Total number of hours per term:
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600 |
State Approved Programs:
- Preschool Education, Birth to Age 4
- Early Childhood Education, Age 3 to Grade 3 with ESOL
(Bachelor’s)
- Elementary Education with ESOL (Bachelor’s)
- Secondary Education (Bachelor’s)
- Biology, 6-12
- Mathematics, 6-12
- Social Sciences, 6-12
- School Counseling (Master’s)
- Special Education with ESOL (Bachelor’s)
Varying Exceptionalities
Teacher Education Tests required for admission to approved
programs:
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CLAST or General Knowledge (If CLAST exempt) |
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GRE/MAT |
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CLAST (GRE -1000- was acceptable substitute) |
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Florida Gulf Coast University, through its College of Education,
will disseminate its Institutional profile and data widely
in print and through web-based resources. These will include:
- Publication in the Florida Gulf Coast University Catalog.
- College of Education web site, http://coe.fgcu.edu.
- Distribute the report to each of the school districts
in the five county are that FGCU serves: Charlotte, Collier,
Glades, Hendry and Lee.
- Distribute the report to all secondary school counselors
in the five county area listed above.
- Include the report in information packets distributed
at public meetings.
- Copies of the report will be available with other promotional
and advising materials in public areas of the College and
University.
- The report or selected data will be included in selected
College of Education publications including brochures, program
outlines, and newsletters.
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