Educator Preparation Institute

The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) prepares students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution for certification as a classroom teacher. EPI classes meet entirely online and offered in two consecutive semesters beginning in the fall and ending in the spring. Two 15 hour K-12 Field Experiences are also required during the spring semester.

EPI coursework prepares the student for the Professional Education Exam, one of the Florida State Teacher Certification requirements. To earn the EPI certificate, the student must also pass a Subject Area Exam for each area he or she desires to teach and a General Knowledge Exam.

Each successful completer will earn 21 institutional credits and a completion certificate from Pensacola State College.  Each student must complete a minimum of 25% of the credit hours of the program in residence at Pensacola State College immediately prior to graduating.

For additional information, please contact Mary Louise Winter, EPI Program Coordinator, at mlwinter@pensacolastatecollege.edu or visit the EPI website at http://epi.pensacolastate.edu.

Total Credit Hours: 21