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Education Professional Training Option (PTO)

What is the Education PTO Minor?

This unique 15-credit minor is designed for students who are not majoring in a traditional teacher certification program but want to gain the skills and credentials needed for Alternative Teacher Certification. You鈥檒l learn to create safe, engaging classrooms, plan effective lessons for diverse learners, and use assessment data to improve instruction-all while gaining valuable field experience.

Why Choose the PTO Minor?

• Can complete in just 1 year
• All courses are 100% online for maximum flexibility
• Nationally recognized education faculty
• Supports eligibility for temporary state certification
• Official transcript statement: 鈥準只�看片 Department of Education Approved Professional Training Option Minor鈥�
• Dedicated academic advisor to support your progress
• Opportunities to join the College of Education Club and events

Coursework (15 Credit Hours):
Core Requirements (6 credits):

• ESE 4322 鈥� Classroom Management for Diverse School and Society (Fall)
• ESE 4341 鈥� Secondary Teaching Methods (Spring)

Additional Requirements (9 credits):

• EEX 4070 鈥� Integrating Exceptional 手机看片 in the Regular Classroom (Fall)
• RED 4333 鈥� Content Area Reading (Spring)
• EDF 4430 鈥� Measurement for Teachers (Summer)

GPA Requirements:

• Minimum overall GPA of 2.50
• Minimum 2.5 GPA in all minor coursework

Ready to take the next step toward becoming an educator?

For more information or to discuss how the PTO Minor can fit into your academic plan, please contact:

Jessica Ganzenmuller
Academic Advisor
jganzenmuller@usf.edu