Teacher Education
EDUCATOR PREPARATION INSTITUTE
Do you have a non-education bachelor's degree?
Would you like to become a certified teacher?
If your answer to these questions is Yes, SJR State's EPI program is designed to provide you with the knowledge necessary to obtain a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate and to prepare you to be an effective and successful teacher.
Let SJR State help you gain the professional qualifications you need for a rewarding new career in education!
"Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of the right answers." - Josef Albers
Program Details
Program Code: 9990
Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer
Location: Online
Program Requirements: See Catalog
Course Descriptions: (PDF)
Program of Study: (PDF)
FAQs
1. Schedule an Interview
Fall 2025 - Interviews will be held virtually in June and July 2025
To set up an appointment, please contact the Teacher Education Department at 386-312-4242 or at .
Application Deadlines:
Fall - August 1
Spring - December 1
Summer- April 1
3. Submit a copy of the Statement of Eligibility
4. Submit a passing score for the Subject Area Exam and have attempted the General Knowledge Test.
Equivalent GRE scores or a Master’s Degree or higher can be used to satisfy the General Knowledge Test requirement. Select Master’s Degrees can be approved to satisfy the Subject Area Exam; contact the Teacher Education Office for more information.
Financial Aid: Apply now!
* Visit our SSN Web page for more information regarding the College's use of Social Security Numbers.
Exams/Resources
Florida Teacher Certification Examinations:
FTCE Exam Fees
Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) Registration
Military Certification Fee Waivers
Retired First Responders Fee Waivers
Resources for the FTCE General Knowledge Test
Resources:
Florida Department of Education (FDOE)
Clay County School District
Putnam County School District
St. Johns County School District