English Education Proteach Program
"Be great in act, as you have been in thought." Shakespeare
The English Education Proteach program is a one-year, masters of education degree program. Students who meet all requirements enter the program in August of each year and complete coursework at the conclusion of the Summer A term. During this year of focused study they earn a masters’ degree from UF and the coursework needed for a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate to teach English in grades 6-12.
Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions about English Proteach
Getting Started in English Proteach
Important Information for English Proteach Students
Admission Requirements are a 3.0 undergraduate GPA, a score of at least 1000 on the GRE, three recommendations that reflect positively on the student’s academic potential, a written statement of purpose and personal goals, and a BA in English or coursework in literature, writing, and oral communication (see an advisor for more information or visit the Florida Department of Education for English Subject Area Requirements).
Graduation Requirements include all requirements of the UF Graduate School (36 hours of graduate work and an overall GPA of at least a 3.0) and all certification requirements of the Florida Department of Education (passing score on all teacher certification exams and documentation of competence in the Florida Accomplished Practices).
Frequently Asked Questions about English Proteach
What prerequisites do I need to take? EDF 3135—The Adolescent
What English courses will help me develop appropriate background knowledge for teaching in a middle school or high school?
The English language arts curriculum in public schools remains focused on canonical works and students are advised to develop an understanding of traditional texts and of the forms and genres that make up literature study. At the same time, student populations are becoming more diverse and the stories of our time are increasing multimodal. For these reasons, the English Education faculty suggests that students take a variety of courses that mix the old and the new, such as Shakespeare, Survey of American Literature, Survey of English Literature, Adolescent Literature, Multicultural or Minority Literature, Advanced Composition, Contemporary Literature, Introduction to Film, and Narrative Theory. The background knowledge that you develop in the field of English and in the processes of how to study texts will be invaluable to you as you reflect on how to support youth in developing as competent consumers and creators of all types of texts.
What is my Program of Study?
A Program of Study is a form that you will complete during the first few weeks of the fall term. The Program of Study is a legal document that describes the courses you must complete and the tests you must pass to graduate from English Proteach. Download a copy of the Program of Study Form for English Proteach.
What grades will I be certified to teach? Grades 6-12
How do I acquire my Florida certificate?
English Proteach is state-approved and NCATE certified. Completion of the program is also completion of state certification requirements. However, an application for a certificate and for ESOL endorsement must be submitted to the Florida Department of Certification.
Can I teach in other states?
Because English Proteach also has NCATE approval, usually students can become certified in other states without completing additional coursework. There are many English Proteach graduates who have gotten certification in states, such as California, Colorado, Virginia, Georgia, and Illinois without meeting additional requirements. However, each state has different standards and requirements change. Therefore, students are advised to make appropriate inquiries to determine whether or not they have to meet additional requirements to become certified in a state other than Florida.
Getting Started in English Proteach
I’ve been accepted! Now what?
First, welcome to English Proteach! Once you receive your admission notice there are a few things that you need to do:
- Visit the DOE Website to learn about the Teacher Certification Tests. All students who are in state-approved teacher education programs are required to take and pass all Teacher Certification Tests before they can graduate. There are 3 tests. We advise you to take the Professional Test after the Fall Semester. The other tests can be taken earlier. Because of the state testing schedule, you must begin the process as soon as possible! Register to take either the General Knowledge test or the English 6-12 test on the next testing date.
- Register for Fall 2006 classes: LAE 6365; LAE 6366; LAE 6369; RED 5337; TSL 6240 (If you have already taken this class, register for ESE 6945 (3 hours). Call Chris Barns 392-9191 x 400 for departmentally controlled sections.
- Enjoy the rest of the summer!
Important Information for Students Admitted into English Proteach
