Here is a personalized summary of the current course requirements and recommendations for undergraduate elementary teacher candidates at University of Central Florida, and a detailed analysis of the content covered by those requirements. This tool also offers a recommended set of courses providing the most content coverage for any candidate.
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in science. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of science content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage¹ in the primary subject area of science through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in science?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as science.
Within science, there are five themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under science are covered?
The coursework required or recommended for elementary candidates at this institution covers all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
The coursework required or recommended for of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all five themes in science: 1. Life Science, 2. Physical Science, 3. Earth and Space Science, 4. Engineering, and 5. Pedagogy.
Within the five themes of science are nine topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the nine topics classified under science are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the nine topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the nine topics.
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This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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Themes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||
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ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
AST 2002Astronomy |
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CHM 1020Concepts in Chemistry |
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CHM 1032General Chemistry |
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CHM 2045CChemistry Fundamentals I |
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CHS 1440Principles of Chemistry |
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PHY 1038Physics of Energy, Climate Change and Environment |
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PHY 2020Concepts of Physics |
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PHY 2048General Physics Using Calculus I |
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PHY 2053College Physics I |
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PSC 1121Physical Science |
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Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
PSC 1121 - Physical Science
BSC 1005 - Biological Principles
SCE 3053 - Elementary Science for Teaching
SCE 3310 - Teaching Science in Elementary School
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 66.67% coverage of science topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsThemes: | Pedagogy | Life Science | Physical Science | Earth & Space Sciences | Engineering | ||||||||
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Topics (hover to see name): |
ACross-cutting Concepts |
BScientific and Engineering Practices |
CInterdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
DInheritance and Variation of Traits |
EForces, Waves, and Energy |
FStructure and Properties of Matter |
GSpace Systems |
HEarth's Systems and Processes |
IEngineering Design |
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PSC 1121Physical Science |
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BSC 1005Biological Principles |
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SCE 3053Elementary Science for Teaching |
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SCE 3310Teaching Science in Elementary School |
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Total Content Covered: 66.67% | |||||||||||||
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall: |
Catalog Year: 2021-2022
University of Central Florida
This tool provides individual preparation programs with a customized analysis of the courses required by the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program and by the institution’s undergraduate general education courses to determine how well these requirements cover essential content in social studies. This tool also uses information about existing coursework on their campuses to provide guidance on a recommended course sequence.
This is a summary of the coverage of social studies¹ content for undergraduate elementary candidates at your institution.
To determine if an elementary teacher preparation program provides adequate coverage² in the primary subject area of social studies through its own requirements or the institution’s requirements, we ask three sequential questions exploring:
University of Central Florida's Coverage
Coverage of Subject
Does the institution or teacher preparation program require elementary candidates complete any courses in social studies?
The institution/program recommends or requires candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
The institution/program does not require or recommend candidates to complete at least one course classified under the broad domain known as social studies.
Theme Coverage
Within social studies, there are six themes. Does the institution or teacher preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the themes classified under social studies are covered?
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution covers all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
The coursework required of elementary candidates at this institution does not cover all six themes in social studies: 1. Civics, 2. Economics, 3. History, 4. Geography, 5. Culture & Identity, and 6. Pedagogy.
Topic Coverage
Within the six themes of social studies are thirteen topics common to teaching elementary students. Does this institution or preparation program require or recommend courses to ensure each of the thirteen topics classified under social studies are covered?
Elementary education candidates at this institution must complete at least one course covering each of the thirteen topics.
Elementary education candidates at this institution are not required to take courses covering each of the thirteen topics.
What are the thirteen topics of Social Studies content?
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See a detailed course analysis for your institution.
This tool illuminates:
The aim of this tool is to provide an understanding of which courses are most likely to yield the most coverage possible of the content critical for elementary teachers. Because candidates can often choose from a list of courses to meet a Requirement Category, this table provides insight into which of those courses will be most relevant to elementary teaching.
How are Requirements Categories Determined?
Analysts identify both the general education and program graduation requirements found in public-facing materials.
By reviewing each Requirement Category and available course options, analysts identify courses addressing science and social studies content relevant to elementary teachers. The course analysis table indicates what themes and topics each course covers.
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University of Central Florida's Content Coverage Analysis
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Identity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
Extensive List
Institution offers ten or more course options to fulfill requirement. Courses shown cover at least one applicable topic.
AST 2002
Astronomy
CHM 1020
Concepts in Chemistry
CHM 1032
General Chemistry
CHM 2045C
Chemistry Fundamentals I
CHS 1440
Principles of Chemistry
PHY 1038
Physics of Energy, Climate Change and Environment
PHY 2020
Concepts of Physics
PHY 2048
General Physics Using Calculus I
PHY 2053
College Physics I
PSC 1121
Physical Science
ANT 2511
The Human Species
BSC 2010C
Biology I
EVR 1001
Introduction to Environmental Science
GEO 1200
Physical Geography
GEO 2370
Resources Geography
GLY 1030
Geology and its Applications
GLY 2038
Environmental Geoscience
MCB 1310
Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
MET 2104
The Earth's Climate
BSC 1005
Biological Principles
SCE 3053
Elementary Science for Teaching
SCE 3310
Teaching Science in Elementary School
AMH 2010
U.S. History: 1492-1877
EUH 2000
Western Civilization I
EUH 2001
Western Civilization II
HUM 2020
Encountering the Humanities
HUM 2210
Studies in Culture: Ancient to 17th Century
HUM 2230
Studies in Culture: 17th Century to Present
WOH 2012
World Civilization I
WOH 2022
World Civilization II
ANT 2410
Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives, Local Contexts
AMH 2010
U.S. History: 1492-1877
EUH 2000
Western Civilization I
EUH 2001
Western Civilization II
WOH 2012
World Civilization I
WOH 2022
World Civilization II
THE 2000
Theatre Survey
PHI 2010
Introduction to Philosophy
MUL 2010
Enjoyment of Music
ANT 2000
General Anthropology
HSA 2117
Civic Engagement in the US Healthcare System
SYG 2000
Introduction to Sociology
PSY 2012
General Psychology
AMH 2020
U.S. History: 1877-Present
ECO 2013
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2023
Principles of Microeconomics
POS 2041
American National Government
SSE 3112
Elementary Social Studies for Teaching
SSE 3312
Teaching Social Science in the Elementary School
ANT 2410
Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives, Local Contexts
THE 2000
Theatre Survey
PHI 2010
Introduction to Philosophy
MUL 2010
Enjoyment of Music
GEO 3471
World Political Geography
POS 2041
American National Government
ANT 2000
General Anthropology
SYG 2000
Introduction to Sociology
WOH 2022
World Civilization II
HUM 2230
Studies in Culture: 17th Century to Present
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See the recommended courses for elementary candidates at your institution.
Here NCTQ outlines (1) the set of courses providing candidates with the content most aligned with what elementary teachers need within current institution and program requirements, and (2) suggestions for courses to fill in gaps where candidates still lack coverage.
"Most Aligned" Set of Courses
AMH 2010 - U.S. History: 1492-1877
WOH 2012 - World Civilization I
POS 2041 - American National Government
SSE 3112 - Elementary Social Studies for Teaching
SSE 3312 - Teaching Social Science in the Elementary School
ANT 2410 - Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives, Local Contexts
GEO 3471 - World Political Geography
How to Improve Content Coverage
Using the “Most Aligned” Set of Courses, current course requirements can address up to 69.23% coverage of social studies topics.
The topics still lacking coverage include:
To improve content coverage, the institution or teacher preparation program may need to require additional courses for their candidates to achieve coverage across all topics. Our analysts identified the following courses to cover these topics:
Analysis of Content Covered with "Most Aligned" Set of Courses
= Course is Currently Recommended or Required by Program
Download RecommendationsIdentity
A
Political institutions, Participation, Rules, and Laws
B
Economic Principles and Exchange
C
The Economy
D
European Exploration and Colonization (up to 1700)
E
The American Revolution and Founding (1700s)
F
Growth and Expansion of the American Republic (up to 1900)
G
Twentieth Century and Beyond
H
Pre-Columbian and/or Ancient Civilizations
I
Twentieth Century and Beyond
J
Geographic Representations
K
Human-Environment Interactions
L
Diverse Perspectives
M
Cross-cutting Concepts
AMH 2010
U.S. History: 1492-1877
WOH 2012
World Civilization I
POS 2041
American National Government
SSE 3112
Elementary Social Studies for Teaching
SSE 3312
Teaching Social Science in the Elementary School
ANT 2410
Cultural Anthropology: Global Perspectives, Local Contexts
GEO 3471
World Political Geography
If a candidate takes the above courses, this is the topic coverage they would experience overall:
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