Teacher Certification Preparation (TCP)
The Alternative Teacher Certification Preparation coursework is designed for persons desiring to teach in the State of Florida, grades K-12. Completion of coursework is part of the state requirements for teaching. All students should consult specific requirements for certification at www.fldoe.org.
Admission Requirements
Refer to Graduate Program –Alternative Teacher Certification Preparation Admission in the Admission section of this catalog.
Tuition
Fall, spring, and summer semesters - $490 (per semester hour)
Program of Study
The following courses are required:
Elementary Teachers (Grades K-6)
| EDU 501 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 557 | Mainstreaming & Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 601 | Measurement, Eval, & Assmnt in Edu | 3 |
| EDU 529 | Fundamentals of Reading Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 532 | Effective Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Secondary Teachers (Grades 6-12)
| EDU 501 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| EDU 557 | Mainstreaming & Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDU 601 | Measurement, Eval, & Assmnt in Edu | 3 |
| EDU 586 | Rdg & Lrng Skls Content Areas Mid/HighAreas for Middle & High School Teachers | 3 |
| EDU 532 | Effective Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |