Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

Are you thinking of making the switch to a career in Education?

Broward College's Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) can help you seamlessly transition from your current career to Education. The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is a certification program for professionals with a Bachelor's degree or higher in any field other than education who would like to obtain a Professional Certificate to teach in Florida. Completion of the 21-credit EPI program allows an individual to receive a 5-year renewable Professional Certificate in Teaching.

To teach in the state of Florida an individual must first apply to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for their Statement of Eligibility (SOE). The individual applies for the SOE online at the Florida Department of Education Educator Certification page. On the application, the individual must identify which subject area(s) they would like to teach. In addition to completing the application, the individual must send official transcript(s) to the FLDOE for review. Based solely on the transcript(s), the FLDOE will determine if the individual is eligible to teach the specified subject area(s). Students may not begin the EPI program until they have a Statement of Eligibility. A valid copy of your SOE is required for registration. Please email a copy to amatias@broward.edu after completing the EPI application.

Important Note: Per FLDOE guidelines and approved statutes, to admit prospective students into the program, the SOE must reflect that they are "eligible" for a temporary certificate, meaning that the competency requirements to teach the applied subject area have been satisfied. If the statement reflects that you are not eligible, please contact the program advisor to discuss the next steps and resources to help study and pass the subject area exam to be eligible.

Complete the Broward College application and select Non-Degree Seeking for College Credit Option # 4. Select Educator Preparation Institute as your degree program. If you were previously a student and have not taken classes for two consecutive terms, please submit a re-entry application.

Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended to Broward College's Registrar. You may request to have the transcripts sent electronically to Broward College or mail official, sealed hard copies to:

Official College transcripts can be sent electronically or by mail to the Registrar's Office.

Broward College
Registrar's Office
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332

Email the Teacher Education Pathway at amatias@broward.edu to schedule an EPI Admissions appointment by forwarding your received Statement of Eligibility (SOE) along with your Broward College Student ID number.

Fall Courses Available
Course ID Course Name Session Dates Modality

EPI0001

Classroom 

Management

Session 2 (Aug. 16 -Oct. 8)

Online

EPI0002

Instructional Strategies

Session 2 (Aug. 16 -Oct. 8)

Online

EPI0003

Technology

Session 2 (Aug. 16 -Oct. 8)

Online

EPI0004

The Teaching and Learning Process

Session 4 (Oct 14 – Dec 10)

Online

EPI0010

Foundations of Research-Based Practices in Reading

Session 4 (Oct 14 – Dec 10)

Online

EPI0020

The Teaching Profession

Session 2 (Aug. 16 -Oct. 8)

Online / In Person (30 Hours Field Experience)

EPI0940

Field Experience

Session 2 (Aug. 16 -Oct. 8)

In Person (30 Hours Field Experience)

EPI0030

Diversity

Session 4 (Oct 14 – Dec 10)

Online / In Person (30 Hours Field Experience)

EPI0945

Field Experience

Session 4 (Oct 14 – Dec 10)

In Person (30 Hours Field Experience)

Submit the EPI Courses Request Form for the term you intend to begin the program.

This form must be submitted every term you wish to take courses.

Program Details

Accreditation

BROWARD COLLEGE SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

Broward College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.  Broward College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Broward College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).