Academic Advising

Recommended Electives

Depending upon your major, accelerated credit, and other factors, you may need to take a general elective course(s) to fulfill the 120 credit hours toward your degree. In fact, you may be able to complete a minor and a major within the 120 credit hours toward your degree!

Below we have compiled a list of courses and minors which are complementary  to the undergraduate majors we offer.

Please be aware there is a difference between fulfilling USF’s General Education elective requirement and taking an elective(s) to fulfill credit hours toward your degree. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor before registering for classes. They can help you select courses wisely!

Early Childhood Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory. 

  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • EDF 3122: Learning and the Developing Child
  • EDF 3132: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDF 3214: Human Development and Learning
  • EDE 4301: Instructional Planning for Diverse Learners
  • EDE 4223: Creative Experiences for the Child
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 3604: Schools and Society
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality
  • EXP 4404: Psychology of Learning
  • EXP 4304: Motivation
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals
  • LDR 3331: Leading in the Workplace
  • LIS 2005: Library and Internet Research Skills
  • LIS 4380: Information and Social Media
  • SCE 4313: Science for all Students
  • SLS 3113: Critical Thought for Academic Transitions
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000/SOP 4004: Social Psychology

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog. 

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Communications
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Foreign Language Education
  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies
  • Psychology
  • Science of Physical Activity

Elementary Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory. 

  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators
  • EME 2040: Technology for Leading and Learning
  • AFA 2000: Introduction to the Black Experience
  • AMH 2020: American History II (1877-Present)
  • ANT 2410: Cultural Anthropology
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • EDE 4223: Creative & Design Thinking
  • EDF 3122: Learning and the Developing Child
  • EDF 3132: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDF 3214: Human Development and Learning
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 3604: Schools and Society
  • EDF 4124: Child Growth and Learning
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 3801: Cybersecurity and the Everyday Citizen
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality
  • EVT 4651: Equity in Schools and the Workplace
  • GEY 2000: Introduction to Aging Studies
  • GEY 3625: Sociological Aspects of Aging
  • GEY 4612: Psychology of Aging
  • HSC 2130: Sex, Health, and Decision-Making
  • HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Behavioral Health Care
  • HUM 2130: Studies in Culture: Twentieth Century
  • LAE 4343: Writing across the Curriculum
  • LAE 4414: Children’s and Young Adult Literature: Diverse Portrayals of the Human Experience
  • LAE 4441: Diverse Children’s Literature
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals
  • LDR 4204: Ethics and Power in Leadership
  • LDR 4230: Global Leadership
  • LDR 4951: Leadership Capstone Seminar
  • MHS 2031: Mental Health and Addictive Disorders
  • MHS 3204: Fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • MHS 4202: Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning
  • MHS 4943: Practicum Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • MHS 4412: Research Methods and Ethical Issues in Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • MHS 4206: Applied Behavioral Analysis in Autism and Developmental Disabilities
  • MHS 4931: Selected Topics in Mental Health Law and Policy
  • PHI 1600: Intro to Ethics
  • SCE 4313: Science for all Students
  • SOP 4004: Social Psychology
  • SSE 4380: Global/Multicultural Perspectives in Education
  • SYA 4930: Topics in Sociology
  • SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology
  • SYG 2010: Contemporary Social Problems
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000: Social Psychology
  • SPC 1608: Public Speaking
  • SYA 4930: Topics in Sociology: LGBT Youth in Education
  • SYP 3562: Family Violence
  • SYP 4763: Sociology of Childhood and Youth
  • WST 2600: Human Sexual Behavior
  • WST 4262: Literature by Women of Color in the Diaspora
  • WST 4310: History of Feminism in the U.S.
  • WST 4930: Selected Topics: LGBT Youth in Education

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog. 

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Communication
  • Foreign Language Education
  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies
  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Queer and Sexuality Studies
  • Science of Physical Activity
  • Sociology
  • Women and Gender Studies

English Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory.

  • AML 3000-4000 level courses
  • AML 2000-4000 level courses
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • DEP 4220: Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 4124: Child Growth and Learning
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • ENG 4013: Literary Criticism
  • ENL 3000-4000 level courses
  • EXP 4404: Psychology of Learning
  • EXP 4304: Motivation
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals
  • LDR 3331: Leading in the Workplace
  • LIT 2000-4000 level courses
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000/SOP 4004 - Social Psychology

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Communications
  • Creative Writing
  • Foreign Language Education
  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies
  • Literary Studies
  • Mass Communications
  • Science of Physical Activity

Exceptional Student Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory. 

  • AFA 2000: Introduction to the Black Experience
  • AMH 2020: American History II (1877-Present)
  • ANT 2410: Cultural Anthropology
  • ASL 2140C: Basic American Sign Language (Deaf Studies Minor)
  • ASL 2150C: Intermediate American Sign Language (Deaf Studies Minor)
  • ASL 3514: Deaf Culture (Deaf Studies Minor)
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • EDE 4223: Creative & Design Thinking
  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators
  • EDF 3132: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDF 3214: Human Development and Learning
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 3604: Schools and Society
  • EDF 4124: Child Growth and Learning
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 3801: Cybersecurity and the Everyday Citizen
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators
  • EVT 4651: Equity in Schools and the Workplace
  • GEY 2000: Introduction to Aging Studies
  • GEY 3625: Sociological Aspects of Aging
  • GEY 4612: Psychology of Aging
  • HSC 2130: Sex, Health, and Decision-Making
  • HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Behavioral Health Care
  • HUM 2130: Studies in Culture: Twentieth Century
  • LAE 4343: Writing across the Curriculum
  • LAE 4414: Children’s and Young Adult Literature: Diverse Portrayals of the Human Experience
  • LAE 4441: Diverse Children’s Literature
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4204: Ethics and Power in Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4230: Global Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4951: Leadership Capstone Seminar (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • MHS 2031: Mental Health and Addictive Disorders
  • MHS 3204: Fundamentals of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA minor)
  • MHS 4202: Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Planning (ABA minor)
  • MHS 4206: Applied Behavioral Analysis in Autism and Developmental Disabilities (ABA minor)
  • MHS 4412: Research Methods and Ethical Issues in ABA (ABA minor)
  • MHS 4931: Selected Topics in Mental Health Law and Policy
  • MHS 4943: Practicum Seminar in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA minor)
  • PHI 1600: Intro to Ethics
  • SCE 4313: Science for all Students
  • SOP 4004: Social Psychology
  • SPA 3002: Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (Deaf Studies Minor)
  • SPA 3470: Culture and Diversity in CSD (Deaf Studies Minor)
  • SPC 2608: Public Speaking
  • SSE 4380: Global/Multicultural Perspectives in Education
  • SYA 4930: Topics in Sociology
  • SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology
  • SYG 2010: Contemporary Social Problems
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000: Social Psychology
  • SYP 3562: Family Violence
  • SYP 4763: Sociology of Childhood and Youth
  • WST 2600: Human Sexual Behavior
  • WST 4262: Literature by Women of Color in the Diaspora
  • WST 4310: History of Feminism in the U.S.
  • WST 4930: Selected Topics: LGBT Youth in Education

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Deaf Studies
  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies 

Exercise Science

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory.

  • APK 3120: Exercise Physiology (spring term only!)
  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators (Global Studies in Education Minor)
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators (Global Studies in Education Minor)
  • EVT 4651: Equity in Schools and the Workplace
  • DEP 2004: The Life Cycle
  • GEY 4102: Aging in Modern Literature and Film
  • HSC 4573: Foundations of Food Safety (Nutrition Minor)
  • HSC 4537/CLT 3040: Medical Terminology
  • HSC 4631: Critical Issues in Public Health
  • HUN 2201: Human Nutrition (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3272: Sports Nutrition (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3296: Nutrition and Disease (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3126: Food and Culture (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3403: Nutrition and the life cycle (Nutrition Minor)
  • PEM 2131: Weight Training
  • PEM 2930: Yoga/Women Self Defense/ Boot Camp Fitness (same course number, different sections for different classes)
  • PEN 2136: Scuba Diving
  • PEL 1121: Golf 1
  • PEL 2122: Golf 2
  • PEL 1341: Tennis 1
  • PET 3031: Motor Behavior (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 4380: Applied Exercise Science (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 4510: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 4820: Sport Skill Competency (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PHY 2053: General Physics 1
  • SPM 3012: Issues in Sport (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • WST 3015: Introduction to Women’s Studies

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Nutrition
  • Science of Physical Activity
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Health Education
  • Aging Studies

Mathematics Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory. 

  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • EDF 3132: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4204: Ethics and Power in Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4230: Global Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4951: Leadership Capstone Seminar (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • SSE 4380: Global/Multicultural Perspectives in Education
  • SYA 4930: Topics in Sociology
  • SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology
  • SYG 2010: Contemporary Social Problems
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000: Social Psychology

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies

Middle Grades Mathematics Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory. 

  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • EDF 3132: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4204: Ethics and Power in Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4230: Global Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4951: Leadership Capstone Seminar (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • SSE 4380: Global/Multicultural Perspectives in Education
  • SYA 4930: Topics in Sociology
  • SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology
  • SYG 2010: Contemporary Social Problems
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000: Social Psychology

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies  

Physical Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory. 

  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators (Global Studies in Education Minor)
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators (Global Studies in Education Minor)
  • HUN 2201: Human Nutrition (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3272: Sports Nutrition (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3296: Nutrition and Disease (Nutrition Minor)
  • HUN 3126: Food and Culture (Nutrition Minor)
  • HSC 4573: Foundations of Food Safety (Nutrition Minor)
  • HSC 4537/CLT 3040: Medical Terminology
  • HUN 3403: Nutrition and the life cycle (Nutrition Minor)
  • APK 3120: Exercise Physiology (spring term only!)
  • DEP 2004: The Life Cycle
  • PEM 2131: Weight Training
  • PEM 2930: Yoga/Women Self Defense/ Boot Camp Fitness (same course number, different sections for different classes)
  • PEN 2136: Scuba Diving
  • PEL 1121: Golf 1
  • PEL 2122: Golf 2
  • PEL 1341: Tennis 1
  • SPM 3012: Issues in Sport (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 3031: Motor Behavior (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 4380: Applied Exercise Science (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 4510: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (Science of Physical Activity Minor)
  • PET 4820: Sport Skill Competency (Science of Physical Activity Minor)

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies
  • Nutrition

Science Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory.

  • EDF 2085: Introduction to Diversity for Educators
  • EME 2040: Introduction to Technology for Educators
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • EDF 3132: Child and Adolescent Development
  • EDF 3514: History of Education in the United States
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4204: Ethics and Power in Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4230: Global Leadership (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • LDR 4951: Leadership Capstone Seminar (Leadership Studies Minor)
  • SSE 4380: Global/Multicultural Perspectives in Education
  • SYA 4930: Topics in Sociology
  • SYG 2000: Introduction to Sociology
  • SYG 2010: Contemporary Social Problems
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education
  • SYP 3000: Social Psychology

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Global Studies in Education
  • Leadership Studies

Social Science Education

Elective Courses

Courses to Consider

When selecting a course(s), be sure to verify the format (online or in-class) and campus where the course is held. Course descriptions and prerequisite listings for classes are available in the USF Course Inventory.

  • AMH 3000-4000 level courses – courses that cover a broad subject area are most relevant
  • ANT 3000-4000 level courses - courses that cover a broad subject area are most relevant
  • DEP 3103: Child Psychology
  • DEP 4053: Developmental Psychology
  • ECO 3622: American Economic History
  • ECO 3703: International Economics
  • EDF 4124: Child Growth and Learning
  • EDF 4131: Learning and the Developing Adolescent
  • EDF 4490: Studies in Research Design
  • EDG 4909: Positive Psychology
  • EEX 4012: Foundations of Special Education
  • EEX 4054: Perspectives on Learning and Behavioral Differences
  • EEX 4742: Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality: Cultural and Ethical Issues
  • EUH 2000-4000 level courses - courses that cover a broad subject area are most relevant
  • EXP 4404: Psychology of Learning - PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better
  • EXP 4304: Motivation - PR: PSY 3213 with a grade of C or better
  • FOT 4131: Understanding World Cultures
  • GEA 3194: Regional Geography
  • GEO 1930: Geography of Current Events
  • HIS 2000-4000 level courses - courses that cover a broad subject area are most relevant
  • INR 1000-4000 level courses – courses that cover a broad subject area are most relevant
  • LDR 2010: Leadership Fundamentals
  • LDR 3115: Contemporary Issues in Leadership
  • LDR 3331: Leading in the Workplace
  • POS 3000-4000 level courses - courses that cover a broad subject area are most relevant
  • SYO 3120: Sociology of Families
  • SYO 4250: Sociology of Education - PR: SYG 2000
  • SYP 3000/SOP 4004: Social Psychology
  • WOH 3209: Terrorism in World History

Academic Minors

If students need 12 or more credit hours from electives toward their degree, a minor may be appropriate. If not, a course(s) from within a minor may be appropriate. Information about minors is available in the USF Catalog.

  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Foreign Language Education
  • Global Studies in Education
  • History
  • International Studies
  • Leadership Studies
  • Political Science
  • Science of Physical Activity