Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

Approved by the Florida Department of Education, the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is designed for students who currently hold a baccalaureate or higher degree (but not a major or minor considered as K-12 education). Admission to the program is contingent upon receiving a Status of Eligibility letter from the Florida Department of Education verifying the student's eligibility to teach in the State of Florida, passing one of the Subject area exams, and passing all subsections of the General Knowledge Exam. Upon successful completion of a planned program of 25 institutional credits and the Professional Educator Certification Exam, students will be eligible to apply for a Professional Teaching Certificate from the State of Florida.