| Degree: | Bachelor of Science |
| Specializations: | Vocational Teacher Education Vocational Program Development |
| Department: | Division of Teacher Education Building 85, Room 125 (850) 474-2893 |
| College: | Education |
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120
Faculty: W. H. Evans (Chairperson), W. Holmes-Bouchillon, J.T. White
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 in the back of this catalog.
VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION
General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.
Common Prerequisites (24 sh)
State Mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the
program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to Education | 3 | |
| [EDF x005] | |||
| EDG 2701 | Teaching Diverse Populations | 3 | |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 | |
| Electives in Vocational Speciality Area | 15 | ||
Lower Division Electives (0 sh)
Major (26 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 4560 | Selection & Guidance of Vocational Students | 3 | |
| EVT 4562 | Introduction to Vocational Special Needs Education | 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 and Teaching | 3 | |
| EDF 3605 | Social, Multicultural, Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| ESE 3321C | General Methods for Teaching in the Secondary School Subjects | 3 | |
| ESE 4940 | Professional Practicum: Secondary Education | 3 |
Upper Division Electives (22 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
VOCATIONAL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIZATION
General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.
Common Prerequisites
None
Lower Division Electives (24 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division.
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 | |
| Course offered 1-3 sh per semester | |||
| 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 and Teaching | 3 | |
| EDF 3605 | Social, Multicultural, Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
Upper Division Electives (13 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's req uirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
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