Paths that Lead to Florida Teacher Professional Certification
Becoming a teacher in Florida means becoming a champion for possibility — in your students, your community and yourself. At UCF’s School of Teacher Education, you’ll find flexible, state-approved programs that lead to certification, allowing you to teach throughout Florida. Through real classroom experiences, guidance from expert faculty and a supportive community, we’ll help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead with heart, teach with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Whether you are just starting your professional career or considering a career change, the School of Teacher Education offers undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs that lead to teacher certification.
Undergraduate Degrees
Earning a bachelor’s degree is your first step toward becoming a teacher. With 10 different tracks to choose from, you’ll find an option that aligns with your goals — no matter age group, subject area or educational setting you’re interested in.
Early Childhood Development and Education BS (Grades PK-3)
- Pre-Kindergarten to Primary track
Elementary Education BS (Grades K-6)
- K-6 Certification track
Exceptional Student Education BS (Grades K-12)
- K-12 Certification track
Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)
- English Language Arts track
- Mathematics Education track
- Science Education – Biology, Chemistry or Physics tracks
- Social Science Education track
Teacher Education BS (Grades K-12)
- Art Education track
- Physical Education track
- World Languages Education track
Graduate Degrees for Career Changers
Already have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education? Ready to start a rewarding career in teaching? Explore our Master of Arts or Master of Arts in Teaching degrees — both designed to prepare you for teacher certification and specialized teaching pathways.
Elementary Education MA (Grades K-6)
Exceptional Student Education MA (Grades K-12)
- Art Education (Grades K-12) track
- English Language Arts Education with ESOL and Reading Endorsement (Grades 6-12) track
- Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12) track
- Middle School Mathematics Education (Grades 5-9) track
- Middle School Science Education (Grades 5-9) track
- Science Education: Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Grades 6-12) track
- Social Science Education (Grades 6-12) track
- World Languages Education with ESOL Endorsement (Grades K-12) track
Questions about our graduate programs? Contact our graduate academic advisor.
Initial Teacher Professional Preparation Graduate Certificate
Whether you have secured a teaching position or currently have a temporary teaching certificate, UCF’s online Initial Teacher Professional Preparation graduate certificate will prepare you to meet the state’s professional preparation coursework requirements for teacher certification.