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Undergraduate Programs
We offer a wide range of undergraduate programs designed to prepare future educators and education-focused professionals for meaningful careers. Students can choose from teacher-preparation majors such as Early Childhood, Elementary, English, Social Science, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Exceptional Student Education—each combining strong academic coursework with hands-on field experiences in local schools. Across all programs, students can enhance their skills through added endorsements, including ESOL and Reading, and graduate ready to make an impact and benefit from USF’s strong partnerships with school districts throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Special Interest Programs
Call Me MiSTER
The mission of the USF’s Call Me MiSTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) initiative is to increase the pool of available licensed teachers from a broader background. The program is currently based on the USF St. Petersburg campus and conducted in partnership with Pinellas County Schools.
Go Teach Bulls
The Go Teach Project, hosted by the College Football Playoff Foundation, aims to give athletic and academic departments a platform and the tools needed to assist with the recruitment of qualified student-athletes into the teaching profession. The USF College of Education and USF Athletics have joined the project to encourage more USF student athletes to consider a rewarding career in teaching.
UMatter
UMatter is an innovative inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life. The program was established through a $900,000 grant awarded by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities and is hosted at USF's St. Petersburg campus.
College Assistance Migrant Program
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) is designed to assist eligible participants from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds in completing their first year of college and transitioning to complete their bachelor’s degree.
Meet Our Team
The College of Education offers academic advising to support you in accomplishing your educational and career goals! Academic Advisors can help you make the most out of your college experience. See our
Angelica Foley
Senior Department Administrator, Undergraduate Studies
Rachel Swofford
Senior Academic Advisor II
Advising Team Lead
Academic Advisor:
- Secondary Education Programs
- Leadership Studies Minor
Bobby Brown
Academic Advisor:
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Physical Education
- Athletic Coaching Minor
- Global Studies in Education Minor
- Science of Physical Activity Minor
Gitana Garcia
Academic Advisor:
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (first year and sophomore students)
- Exercise Sciences LLC
Alyssa Chase
Academic Services Administrator - Lead Scheduler
Academic Advisor:
- Education LLC
- Elementary Education
Jessica Ganzenmuller
Academic Advisor – USF Sarasota-Manatee
Angela Hollenback
Academic Advisor – USF St. Petersburg
- St. Pete campus education programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Exceptional Student Education
- Professional Training Option Minor