College of Education Admissions/Advising

Admission to the College of Education

All Education students must apply to the College of Education and be accepted before they are able to take courses in the major.

Admission to Candidacy Information
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Admission to Candidacy occurs during five key periods throughout the year:

Fall rolling admissions priority deadline May 15th.

August 15^th - Transfer students for a fall semester start

COE orientation meetings are held each semester so students can receive a candidacy application and understand the requirements for applying to the College of Education. It is highly recommended that students attend one of these meetings.

Candidacy Requirements for admission to the College of Education are as follows:
- Overall GPA of 2.5 on all hours attempted (2.0 for Child & Youth Studies Majors)
- Attempt all subsections of the FTCE General Knowledge Test (GKT)
  - No FTCE are required for the Child and Youth Studies Majors
- Satisfy all General Education requirements
- Satisfy all Communication and Computation Skills
- Satisfy common prerequisite requirements
Students who do not meet the requirements described above will not be admitted into the programs in the College of Education. We recommend that all students be admitted into the College of Education by the completion of sixty hours.

In order to develop your degree plan of study and organize your sequence of courses over the next two years, it is highly encouraged that you meet with a College of Education Academic Advisor prior to applying for your degree major. Please schedule an appointment with an advisor as soon as possible to discuss course selection and application and admission to the programs in the College of Education.

In addition to working closely with your COE academic advisor, Degree Works will also assist you in planning your progression through the program. We encourage you to use Degree Works as a tool to help you successfully complete your degree program.
4-Year Teacher Education Outline
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Freshman and Sophomore Years
- Complete 60 credit hours of general liberal art classes
- Take "Introduction to the Teaching Profession"
- Join education-oriented clubs like Eagles Educate and KDP
- Declare your major by the end of the freshman year
Junior Year
- First semester: Take foundation skills classes, such as teaching theory, behavior management and inclusion
- Second semester: Begin methodology classes that teach you how to teach English, Math, Social Science and other pre K-12 classes
- Participate in Block 1 Early Field Experiences & Block 2 Early Field Experiences
Senior Year
- First semester: Continue your methodology classes and complete your Block 4 student teaching - spending two days per week co-teaching in community schools
- Second semester: Complete final internship - five days a week in local schools
- Perform CAEP Capstone Project, a research-based impact project required by the state and necessary for certification
Undergraduate Admissions
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Graduate Admissions
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Admissions & Advising Forms
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Documents and Policies

Grade Appeal Policy (PDF)

Governance Procedures (PDF)

Undergraduate Student Handbook (PDF)

Graduate Student Handbook (PDF)

Advising Forms

AA Degree Application

Add/Drop Form

Application To Graduate

Course By Course Certification

Course Equivalency (Substitute Course)

Education Minor Applications

Graduate Transfer Equivalency

Grade Forgiveness Form

Travel Funding Request for COE Graduate Student Research Conference Presentation

Undergraduate Admissions Applications

Child and Youth Studies Admission Application

Application For Admission - State Approved Programs
Florida Teacher Certification Exams - Testing Resources
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FGCU College of Education Testing Resources:
- The Test Camp provides FTCE study resources and practice examinations to FGCU College of Education students. Visit TheTestCamp.com/FL-FGCU to access FTCE study resources, no passcode required.
- 240 Tutoring offers 30-day FTCE online study guides. Please contact College coerecruitment@fgcu.edu , to register.

Meet the Undergraduate Advising Office

Advising Drop-In Schedule

Advising Appointments

Throughout the semester we offer multiple appointment options: Phone, In-person and Virtual (Microsoft Teams or Zoom)

Walk-In Appointment Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Location: Merwin Hall, 2^nd Floor or call (239) 590-7778 for assistance.

Term Information - Dates and Deadlines

George Williams

George Williams,

Director, COE Advising

gwilliams@fgcu.edu

Camilla Blakely

Camilla Blakely,

Student Success Counselor

cmblakely@fgcu.edu

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Gregory Templeton

Gregory Templeton,

Senior Student Success Counselor

gtempleton@fgcu.edu

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Terroncia Fryson Simon

Contact Us

Prospective and current undergraduate students, our office is here to answer your questions.

Terroncia Simon, Administrative Specialist

Email: tfryson@fgcu.edu

Call: 239-590-7778

The undergraduate advising department in the College of Education welcomes our education majors. The department consists of experienced advisors who approach students with their best interest in mind. Together as a team with the student, advisors will support and guide students to a successful graduation in a timely manner.

The College of Education offers students’ academic advising, test preparation for state mandated exams, and personal support. The College of Education advisors care for each, and every, student, and are committed to assuring each student experiences a self-confident progressive path towards a successful graduation. Also, advisors are able to refer students to other university resources in an effort to support the students’ overall well-being and academic achievement. The advisors work pro-actively with each student and are available throughout the calendar year. This provides students with support and encouragement during their time as an education major. We advise that you schedule an appointment with your advisor at least once a semester.

Graduate Advising Program Leaders

Traditional courses are offered in a 15-week delivery method. Online Accelerate courses are offered in an accelerated, seven-week delivery method completely online; courses are offered in an asynchronous format.

M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education Concentration
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M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education Concentration
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M.A. Instructional Design & Ed Tech (IDET)
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M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction
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M.Ed. Educational Leadership
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M.A. School Counseling
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Ed.D. Doctor of Education
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M.Ed. Special Education (Online Accelerate)
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M.A. Educational Leadership, Higher Education Concentration (Online Accelerate)
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M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education Concentration (Online Accelerate)
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M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction, Reading Education Concentration (Online Accelerate)
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M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (Online Accelerate)
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M.A. Educational Leadership, P-12 Education Concentration (Online Accelerate)
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Below you will find all advising help from undergraduate, to post-master's, and non-degree seeking students within the College of Education.

Responsibilities & Expectations

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For Students

For Advisors

Treat students, staff, and faculty with respect. Schedule an advising appointment at least once per semester for proactive planning.
Arrive on time and be prepared for advisement.
Know degree requirements and sequencing.
Know where to find answers to questions on campus and online.
Be engaged in the decision-making process regarding your academic career.
Maintain active communication with advisors and other resource offices on campus by checking Eagle Mail regularly (once every 24 hrs if Waitlisted for a course).
Know how to use Eagle Mail efficiently and know how to use Gulfline to search for courses and register based on your plan to graduate.
Know where to find the academic calendar and adhere to relevant deadlines.

Treat students, staff, and faculty with respect.
Advisors are well prepared to assist the student with their academic plans.
Advisors are aware of current curriculum changes and educate students as needed.
Advisors know resources on campus and online and build collaborative relationships with other offices that support students
Advisors empower students to make purposeful decisions about their academic career.
Be accessible to students and faculty. Respond to phone calls and email within a reasonable amount of time (2 business days).
Advisors are competent and know how to use Gulfline, Banner, Degree Works, and other online resources.
Educate students planning for future career success.

Services Available
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The following services are available to all students upon meeting with an academic advisor:
- Academic advising and program information for majors
- Orientation sessions for new students with the College of Education
- Registration and Drop/Add information
- Evaluation of academic transcripts and review of articulation of transfer credits
- Maintenance of academic advisement records
- Certification of graduation requirements
- Information regarding the transient enrollment process
Non - Degree Seeking Status
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239-590-7800

A student with an earned baccalaureate degree may enroll in COE classes on a non-degree seeking basis. The most common occurrence is when students wish to begin taking classes prior to completing all necessary paperwork (have not taken the GRE or MAT, for example). Students who wish to do this are advised to consult the instructions found on the Post-Bac page in Graduate Studies

Students in this category may take courses in any college at the graduate level on a space-available basis providing course and program restrictions are met. The COE has set the limit of three courses or twelve (12) hours on coursework that can be earned in non-degree seeking status and applied to a graduate degree. In some cases (as with our TIP Certification program), the number of hours carried forward may be increased.