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2025 - 2026 Academic Catalog

School of Education

Teacher Education Information

Applies to the B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Education Studies, B.A. History and Social Studies Secondary Education, B.S. Science Education, and B.S. Teaching and Learning

Requirements for entrance into School of Education

To enroll in education courses of the School of Education of Baptist University of Florida, all of the following requirements must be completed and submitted on a Teacher Education Application by February 15 or September 15 of the semester prior to entrance into education coursework:

  1. Earn 50 hours of college course work, including finishing the General Education Foundation and Biblical/Theological Foundation requirements.
  2. Obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better. Students who reach their 50th hour without a GPA of 2.50 may register for education courses with the permission of the Teacher Education (TEd) Admissions Committee and will be given one semester to improve their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.50. Those who do not earn a cumulative 2.50 after this additional semester will not be allowed to register for educational courses and will be advised to change their major.
  3. Pass the General Knowledge Test (GKT) section of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE). Students who have reached their 50th hour without passing the General Knowledge Test (GKT) section of the FTCE may register for education courses with the permission of the TEd Admissions Committee and will be given one semester to pass the required exam. Those who do not pass the GKT after one semester will not be allowed to continue to register for educational courses and will be advised to change their major.
  4. Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) requirements do not apply to students enrolled in the B.S. Teaching and Learning degree program.

 

Teacher Certification

Florida Administrative Code -

Section 6E-2.04(10) (C)

Baptist University of Florida has received full approval by the State of Florida Department of Education for the Elementary Education (Grades K-6)/ESOL Endorsement/Reading Endorsement program. A graduate of the Elementary Education program at BUF is eligible to apply for a Professional Florida Teaching Certificate from the State of Florida Department of Education.

For the programs of Education Studies, English Education, History/Social Studies Secondary Education, Science Education, and Teaching and Learning, a degree from BUF in these programs does not automatically qualify the student for a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate. To obtain a Professional Teaching Certificate for one of these programs, a graduate must apply for a Florida Temporary Teaching Certificate, obtain a teaching position, and participate in the system’s new teacher program or alternative certification program. Those interested in obtaining a Florida teaching certificate should contact the Office of Teacher Certification, Department of Education, Tallahassee, Florida 32301.

Teacher Education Degree Graduation Requirements

To graduate from an Elementary Education, Education Studies, English Education, History/Social Studies Secondary Education, or Science Education major, students must:

  1. Satisfactorily complete all academic courses outlined in their program of study. All Teacher Education coursework must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher.
  2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
  3. Internship Placement: Only Teacher Education students who maintain a fully online course load for 2 out of the 3 semesters prior to EDU 4090F. Education Internship may request internship placement outside of 60 miles from Graceville, Florida on the Internship Packet. Students who maintain an on-campus residency for 2 of the 3 semesters prior to EDU 4090F. Education Internship are required to complete Education Internship within 60 miles of BUF campus. Only special requests made in writing to the Dean of the School of Education will be considered as exceptions. The Internship Packet is due either February 15 or September 15, prior to the semester of Internship.
  4. Having passed the General Knowledge Test (GKT) for entrance into the program, pass the Professional Education Test (PET), and pass Subject Area Exam (SAE) in their subject area of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) before enrolling in EDU 4090F. In order to graduate, all three sections of the FTCE (GKT, PET, and SAE) must be taken and passed, as well as EDU 4090F. Education Internship. Elementary Education and Education Studies Majors must also take and pass RED 4005F. Reading Practicum. Elementary Education Majors must complete and pass Final Internship in a Florida public classroom. History and Social Studies Secondary Education Studies Majors must complete and pass Final Internship in a Florida public or private classroom.

To graduate from a Teaching and Learning major, students must:

  1. Satisfactorily complete all academic courses outlined in their program of study. All Teacher Education coursework must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher.
  2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better. 

     

    Music Education Information

    For admission to the Bachelor of Music Education degree program of Baptist University of Florida all of the following requirements must be completed:

    1. Earn 50 hours of college course work, including finishing the English Composition, Literature, and Mathematics portions of the General Education Foundation.
    2. Obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better on a 4.0 scale in the general education component of undergraduate studies.
    3. Pass the General Knowledge Test (GKT) section of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE).
    4. Submit an application to the Music Education coordinator which includes clear fingerprinting in a local county. NOTE: Applications are due the semester before students plan to take any education classes-February 15 for Fall entry and September 15 for Spring entry.
    5. Interview and be approved by the Music Education coordinator.

    Teacher Certification

    Florida Statutes Section 1004.04

    Florida Administrative Code Rule 6A-5.066

    Baptist University of Florida has received full approval by the State of Florida Department of Education for the Bachelor of Music Education program. This automatically qualifies a graduate of the Music Education program at BUF for a Professional Florida Teaching Certificate from the State of Florida Department of Education.

    Music Education Degree Graduation Requirements

    To graduate from a Music Education major, students must:

    1. Satisfactorily complete all academic courses outlined in their program of study.
    2. Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
    3. Pass the General Knowledge Test (GKT) for entrance into the program, pass the Professional Education Test (PET), and pass Subject Area Exam (SAE) in their subject area of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) before enrolling in MUE 490. In order to be eligible for Florida certification at graduation, all three sections of the FTCE (GKT, PET, and particular Subject Area Examinations, or SAE) must be taken and passed, and MUE 490. Internship in Music Education must be completed and passed in a Florida public classroom.