{"id":269677,"description_type":{"id":6,"name":"Custom Description"},"description":"<p>In the secondary education program at UCF, learn about developing pedagogy and content knowledge to meet the needs of students in middle and high school classrooms. You'll explore a variety of current technologies used for teaching and learning, like practicing your skills with TeachLivE avatars.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>This program offers two tracks that cater to your specific interests and career goals. If you're interested in obtaining certification from the Florida Department of Education, you'll want to consider one of our subject-area certifications available. However, the lifelong learning track is a great option if your professional goals don't require certification.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Certification Track</strong><br>Choose from several content area tracks based on your teaching interests. You'll also be required to complete two teaching internships in middle or high schools prior to graduation and pass all relevant state certification exams. After completing your coursework, you're eligible for teacher certification.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>English Language Arts Ed</li>\r\n<li>Mathematics Ed</li>\r\n<li>Science Ed - Biology</li>\r\n<li>Science Ed - Chemistry</li>\r\n<li>Science Ed - Physics</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p><strong>Lifelong Learning Track</strong><br>Teach or work in other settings outside of traditional schools that do not require teacher certification, such as curriculum publishing companies, museums, and science or marine programs.</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>English Language Arts Ed (non-certification)</li>\r\n<li>Mathematics Ed (non-certification)</li>\r\n<li>Science Ed - Biology (non-certification)</li>\r\n<li>Science Ed - Chemistry (non-certification)</li>\r\n<li>Science Ed - Physics (non-certification)</li>\r\n</ul>","primary":true,"program":1504}