This program prepares students for state-regulated professional licensure or certification. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Elementary Education MA program.
Please Note: The Elementary Education MA is offered fully online although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
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Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
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All teacher education candidates are required to complete Student Learning and Licensure (SLL)by Watermark requirements before being certified for graduation. SLL by Watermark access is required for the portfolio. See, Student Learning & Licensure (SLL) by WatermarkTM - College of Community Innovation and Education (ucf.edu)
Students should also plan to enroll in TSL 5085 early in the program to learn about infused English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) requirements, including preparation of the TESOL notebook.
Each student is asked to make an appointment with the STE Program Advisor during their first semester of study to build their Plan of Study.
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Additional Program Requirements
NOTE: Effective January 1, 2015, only examination results earned by educators within 10 years prior to the date of application for a new Florida Educator's Certificate with the Florida Department of Education may be acceptable for certification eligibility requirements (SBR 6A-4.002).
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Each student is asked to make an appointment with the STE Program Advisor during their first semester of study to build their Plan of Study.
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Additional Program Requirements
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The program does not provide any fellowships to students in MS Biomedical sciences.
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The B.S. in Early Childhood Education, Child Life track at UCF prepares you for a rewarding career helping children and families navigate stressful, traumatic and medical experiences — often in pediatric hospitals and healthcare settings. You’ll build a strong foundation in child development and family systems while gaining specialized preparation for a career as a Child Life Specialist. Through coursework and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the skills to support children and families as they cope with illness, hospitalization and medical procedures using education, play and emotional support.
\r\nIn this program, you’ll take courses that help you build the real‑world skills needed to succeed in the Child Life field. You’ll learn how to use therapeutic and medical play to support children, understand how families cope during challenging times, and develop strategies to help kids manage stress and emotions. Coursework also introduces you to medical terminology, professional ethics, and how to work as part of a healthcare team.
\r\nStudents also gain experience using emerging technologies, including virtual simulations and digital assessment platforms. Plus, you’ll explore AI‑supported learning tools that reflect how today’s healthcare and education environments are evolving.
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