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Additional Application Materials

Send the additional materials required for your program to:

Deanna Rieke
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Student Academic Services
4202 East Fowler Ave, EDU105
Tampa, FL 33620-5650

Additional Application Materials by Program

Program	Additional Items Needed
Elementary Education/ESOL	Personal Statement* Two letters of recommendation**
Exceptional Student Education/ESOL	Personal Statement Two letters of recommendation**
English Education/ESOL	Personal Statement* if applicant did not earn a degree in English
Foreign Language Education/ESOL	30 credit hours of language or native speaker Level of proficiency Resume Personal Statement* Two letters of recommendation**
Middle Grades Mathematics (5–9)	18 credit hours of Mathematics at or above College Algebra Or Passing scores on the , see the
Mathematics Education (6-12)	21 credit hours of Mathematics AND Passing scores on the , see the Or 30 credit hours of Mathematics
Science Education	18 credits of science coursework for Middle and 24 + 6 for 6 -12
Social Science Education	Resume Personal Statement* Two letters of recommendation**

* Personal Statement

A personal statement that answers one of the following prompts (500 words maximum):

• What experiences have influenced your decision to become a teacher in your chosen discipline?
• What specific personal traits do you believe will make you a great teacher?
• To you, what is the purpose of K-12 schooling?

** Two letters of recommendation

Letters of recommendation should come from individuals who can speak to your character as a person and a professional. Additionally, the letters should include reference to your experience in a teaching/learning environment when applicable.