University of South Florida College of Education 5 courses 15 total credits
The Professional Training Option (PTO) is approved by the Florida Department of Education to provide professional preparation according to Rule 6A-5.066, F.A.C., for those who seek an approved alternative route to Florida Certification. The minor builds understanding of learners and learning for those earning a baccalaureate degree in a discipline other than education. The program complements discipline expertise by building knowledge and skills of effective teaching. The PTO minor provides rigorous instruction in creating a safe learning environment in classrooms, effective instructional planning and teaching strategies for diverse learners, and using assessment data to inform instruction with field experiences incorporated into coursework.
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
Minor Core Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESE 4322 | Secondary Classroom Management | 3 |
| ESE 4341 | Secondary Teaching Methods | 3 |
| Total Minor Core Requirements | 6 credits | |
Additional Minor Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDF 4430 | Measurement for Teachers | 3 |
| EEX 4070 | Integrating Exceptional Students in the Regular Classroom | 3 |
| RED 4333 | Content Area Reading | 3 |
| Total Additional Minor Requirements | 9 credits | |
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