Educator Preparation Institute

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Program Code: 9994

Through the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), the College provides quality training for both current and future educators.

The St. Johns River State College Educator Preparation Institute program was established to provide three types of educator preparation:

Professional development instruction to assist in-service teachers in improving classroom instruction and in meeting certification requirements
Instruction to assist potential and existing substitute teachers in performing their duties
Instruction for baccalaureate degree holders to become certified teachers through competency-based alternative certification programs.

Alternative Teacher Certification:

The EPI’s alternative teacher certification prepares non-education bachelor’s degree holders for teacher certification.

The EPI alternative teacher certification program consists of eight courses and two field experiences for a total of 24 credits:

EDG 4343 - Instructional Strategies Credits: 3
EDF 3940 - Clinical Field Experience in Curriculum and Instruction Credits: 3
EDF 4444 - Assessment of Learning and Behavior Credits: 3
EDF 4603 - Issues in Classroom Management, Law, and Safety Credits: 3
EDP 2002 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
RED 4319 - Diagnosis and Instructional Intervention in Reading Credits: 3
RED 4342 - Foundations of Research Practice in Reading Education. Credits: 3
RED 4844 - Reading Practicum Credits: 1
TSL 3083 - ESOL Issues and Strategies Credits: 3

Notes:

RED 4844 Reading Practicum (1 credit) will be considered as a required course in the program of study if you are seeking certiﬁcation in one of these areas: Elementary Education (K-6), Exceptional Student Education (K-12), Pre-K/Primary Education, English 5-9, or English 6-12.

Eligibility for the Professional Teaching Certificate

These 24 credits are typically completed in as little as 12 months. All 24 credits are offered each semester (fall, spring, and summer) online. Upon completion of the 24 credits and receipt of successful scores on the Florida Teacher Certification Exams, participants will be eligible for the professional teaching certificate.

Alternative Teacher Certification Admissions:

To be admitted into the Educator Preparation Institute alternative teacher certification program, an applicant must meet the following requirements:

Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Obtain a Statement of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Education
Receive a passing score on the General Knowledge Exam and Subject Area Exam and have attempted the General Knowledge Test; a master’s degree can be used to satisfy the General Knowledge Test
Submit to finger printing for background check
Possess the disposition suitable for becoming a teacher
Be of good moral character
Be competent and capable of performing the duties, functions, and responsibilities of an educator
Interview with teacher education coordinator or dean prior to acceptance into the program.

Enrollment in the Educator Preparation Institute alternative teacher certification program is limited. When the number of applicants exceeds the number of spaces available in the program, student selection will be objectively based on a point system as established by a committee.

It is the participant’s responsibility to furnish all required documents. All registration dates and times are publicized well in advance of the beginning of the term. Participants should complete all admission requirements prior to that time. Participants must officially register each term. Registration is not complete until all fees have been paid and the student has received a validated invoice.

All admission requirements must be sent to the Department of Teacher Education, EPI alternative teacher certification program. Upon admission to the EPI alternative teacher certification program, participants will be given instructions for online registration.

For more information about the Educator Preparation Institute at SJR State, please call (386) 312-4242.