Academic Advising
Recommended Electives
Some students may be advised to take electives as part of the coursework toward completing their degree. Students who need an elective course(s) may consider a singular course(s) or course(s) within an academic minor. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their academic advisor in Student Academic Services before enrolling in electives.
Below is a list of recommended elective courses and academic minors for each undergraduate degree program in the College of Education.
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