Welcome To The UWF School of Education

The University of West Florida School of Education offers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educational degree programs that prepare graduates to be teachers, principals and educational leaders who make a difference in the lives of those they touch.

The School of Education framework is aligned to the Professional Education Unit theme, The Empowered Professional Making a Difference. The framework is based upon the assumption that empowerment is developed as candidates acquire KNOWLEDGE in their coursework, refined through ACTION as they hone their pedagogical skills, and transformed into highly effective educational LEADERS who make a difference.

We invite you to discover the wonderful world of education by exploring our website. Our programs are state approved by Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), and NCATE accredited. Explore the array of possibilities carefully tailored to fit your career aspirations. Join us on the journey to become an empowered professional making a difference. Be a teacher!