Academic Catalog
The post-baccalaureate Teacher Credential Certificate program is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees in fields other than education, and who seek to meet the licensure/certification requirements for a Florida Educator's Certificate. Individuals completing the program meet all of the coursework requirements specified on a Florida Statement of Eligibility for educator certification. Teaching practicum and Florida Teacher Certification Exam requirements are not addressed in the program, and must be completed prior to applying for a Professional Educator's Certificate from the Florida Department of Education.
- Submission of a FGCU Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 credits attempted accruing to the undergraduate degree.
- Baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution that maintains accreditation by a U.S. Department of Education sanctioned accrediting body (https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html) or equivalent foreign institution as documented by official transcripts.
- International graduate applicants are required to submit a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or 79 (internet-based test) or IELTS exam (minimum score of 6.5).
- Students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits specified by the certificate program.
- A grade of B or higher must be earned in all College of Education courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.
Required Courses (12 credits)
EDF 3253 Learning Mgmt Inclusive Class (3)
EDF 4470 Classroom Assessment (3)
RED 4344 Methods of Teaching Reading (3)
TSL 4340 Meth, Curric, & Instruc Effect (3)
Restricted Electives (6 credits)
Complete one from the following:
EDG 3323 Professional Teaching Practice (3)
MAE 4152 Math Methods: 6-12 Grades (3)
SCE 4330 Science Methods 6-12 Grades (3)
SSE 4153 Social Science Methods 6-12 (3)
Complete one from the following:
EDF 3132 Adolescent Growth & Dev (3)*
EDF 4112 Child Growth and Development (3)**
*6-12 Teaching focus
** Pre K-6 Teaching focus
