Teacher Certification
Suggested Exam Preparation Schedule
The USF College of Education is committed to a goal of 100 percent first-attempt pass-rate on the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE)!
The College of Education wants all of our teacher candidates to be successful in passing the FTCE. Those who have experienced first-attempt success on their exams recommend the schedule outlined below.
Sophomore Year
Take the General Knowledge Test (GKT)
• Select a test date and site
• Register online for the GKT
• Send your passing score to your academic advisor in Student Academic Services
Junior Year
Take any relevant Subject Area Exam (SAEs) for your teaching focus/concentration
• Select a test date and site
• Register online for the SAEs you with to take
• Send your passing score to your academic advisor in Student Academic Services
Senior Year
Take the Professional Education Test (PEd)
• Select a test date and site
• Register online for the PEd
• Send your passing score to your academic advisor in Student Academic Services