Vocational StudiesFaculty: W. H. Evans (Chairperson)
The B.S. degree program in Vocational Studies offers training in vocational program development and vocational teacher education. The program development sequence is designed to prepare students to plan, supervise, conduct, and evaluate training programs in business, industry, and government. The teacher education sequence prepares students to work in vocational high schools. Completion of this program will result in a degree in vocational teacher education. However, certification in vocational education in Florida is granted by local school districts. Documented minimum of 2 years of full time work experience is required.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, students must meet the requirements listed below.
Consult with your academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites. A minimum course grade of "C" is required in courses required by the department.
Candidates for admission to UWF's NCATE/DOE approved teacher education programs must meet admission requirements detailed under Admission to Teacher Education. In addition to the program requirements noted below, teacher education students must also complete requirements specified under Teacher Education.
Vocational Teacher Education majors must include in the lower division requirements at least 9 sh of course work with international or diversity focus. Consult with your academic advisor for appropriate courses.
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix at Course Listings/Descriptions.
| EDF 1xxx | Introduction to Education | 3 | |
| EDG 2701 | Teaching Diverse Populations | 3 | |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 | |
| Electives in Vocational Speciality Area | 15 | ||
Electives (0 sh)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (26 sh)
| EME 3402C | Instructional Technolgy | 3 | |
| EVT 3065 | Principles of Vocational-Technical Education | 4 | |
| EVT 3165 | Course Construction for Vocational Teaching | 3 | |
| EVT 4560 | Selection & Guidance of Vocational Students | 3 | |
| EVT 4562 | Introduction to Vocational Special Needs Education | 3 | |
| EVT 3367 | Vocational Instruction Evaluation | 3 | |
| EVT 4930 | Seminar | 3 | |
| Choose one: | |||
| DEC 4401 | Special Teaching Methods: Distributive Education | 4 | |
| EVT 4310 | Strategies for Planning & Operating Health Occupations Education | 4 | |
| EVT 4380 | Special Methods in Vocational Technology Education | 4 | |
Major-Related (12 sh)
| EDF 3214 | Psychological Foundations of Learning/Teaching | 3 | |
| EDF 3605 | Social, Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| ESE 4940 | Professional Practicum: Secondary Education | 3 | |
| ESE 3321C | General Methods for Teaching in the Secondary School Subjects | 3 |
Electives (22 sh)
| Upper Division Electives |
POST BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION
| Professional Sequence: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| EEX 3070 | Methods in Inclusion & Collaboration | 2 | |
| EDG 4707 | Multicultural Education for Secondary Education Teachers | 2 | |
| EME 4430 | Integrated Technology in Secondary Education | 2 | |
| ESE 4322 | Instruction, Management & Assessment: Secondary Education | 3 | |
| EDG 4940 | Student Teaching | 6 | |
| None |
Electives (24 sh)
| Lower Division Electives |
UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
Major (38 sh)
| EME 3402C | Instructional Technology | 3 | |
| EVT 3065 | Principles of Vocational-Technical Education | 4 | |
| EVT 3165 | Course Construction for Vocational Teaching | 3 | |
| EVT 3367 | Vocational Instruction Evaluation | 3 | |
| EVT 3945 | Supervised Field Problems | 3 | |
| EVT 4380 | Special Methods in Vocational Technology Education | 4 | |
| EVT 4560 | Selection & Guidance of Vocational Students | 3 | |
| EVT 4562 | Introduction to Vocational Special Needs Education | 3 | |
| EVT 4930 | Seminar | 3 | |
| Approved electives | 9 | ||
Major-Related (9 sh)
| EDF 3214 | Psychological Foundations of Learning/Teaching | 3 | |
| EDF 3605 | Social, Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
Electives (13 sh)
| Approved Upper Division Electives |
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