Florida Institute of Technology — Graduate Teacher Education Fellows Program

http://cos.fit.edu/education/grad/funding.php

Program Type:

Coverdell Fellows

Department:

Graduate Teacher Education Fellows Program

Degrees Awarded:

Computer Education (MS), Environmental Education (MS), Mathematics Education (EdS), Mathematics Education (MS), Mathematics Education (PhD), Science Education (EdS), Science Education (MS), Science Education (PhD), Teaching (MAT)

Admissions Deadlines:

4-6 weeks prior to start of new term

Program Start:

August, January

Program Founded:

July, 1999

Benefits

At present, all Fellows enrolled in graduate degree programs within the GTEFP (Science and Mathematics Education Department) receive a 1/3 tuition waiver. To obtain additional financial support, Fellows must rely on university fellowships, assistantships, paid internships, staff positions, external employment, loans, and/or fellowship opportunities outside the university. In the future, additional tuition and stipend support remains contingent on fund-raising efforts.

Description

Masters degree programs in the Graduate Education Fellows Program are two year programs (minimum) designed for returning Peace Corps volunteers with Bachelor's coursework and Peace Corps experience in an area of teacher education. In addition, advanced graduate degree programs are typically three year (minimum) programs designed for returning Peace Corps volunteers with Masters coursework and Peace Corps experience in a relevant area. This Program offers degrees in four areas of teacher education (i.e., science, mathematics, computer, and environmental education). This Program combines coursework in a selected Masters or advanced graduate degree program and related internship experience with a partnering institution in the region. Regional partners include Federal, State, regional and county environmental agencies; county school districts; private scientific and educational institutions; and conservation organizations. The end-of program requirement (i.e., M.S.: Thesis, Non-Thesis Project, Capstone Internship; Ph.D.: Dissertation) may be completed with a cooperating partner.

Requirements

All of the above masters degree programs require a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a GPA of 3.0 or above. All of the above Ph.D. programs require a master's degree in a related field, with a GPA of 3.2 or above. Applicants are required to submit the following materials to the Office of Graduate Admissions: a completed application form, official transcripts for all college/university coursework, a resume, a Description of Service, a Statement of Objectives, and three Letters of Recommendation. Admission is competitive. Please click here for more detailed information.

For inquiries about Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, call 855.855.1961 x1440.