Admission Requirements

Students must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution with at least an overall 2.5 GPA. Applicants must submit official transcripts as evidence of the degree.

Prior to admission to the EPI program, individuals must demonstrate mastery of General Knowledge and Subject Area Knowledge. Official documentation of demonstrated mastery as listed on the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) website must be submitted with the EPI application.

• General Knowledge – Find information on how to demonstrate Mastery of General Knowledge in Links on this Page.
• Subject Area Knowledge – Find information on how to demonstrate Mastery of Subject Area Knowledge in Links on this Page.

Applicants must apply for a Florida teaching certificate with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) if they do not already have a Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE). Applying is easy and outlined in four steps on the Florida Department of Education Certification Steps website. The application fee is $75.00 for each subject area or endorsement in which applicants intend to be certified. Once submitted, the application will be evaluated for eligibility.

The individual’s FLDOE Official Statement of Status of Eligibility must state “You are Eligible for a Florida Educator’s Certificate” in order to be admitted into PHSC’s Educator Preparation Institute program. Please submit a copy with the EPI application.

Note: It may take six to eight weeks to receive a Statement of Status of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Education. Please plan accordingly.

To learn more about Florida's certification process for non-education majors or those changing careers, visit the FLDOE Teaching for the Career Changer or College Graduate of a Non-education Program website, which includes guidance on choosing a subject area specialization.

Apply to the College through the PHSC Online Application System. Select Post-Baccalaureate as your enrollment type and Educator Preparation Institute as your major. You'll receive an email confirmation. Then, complete the following steps:

• Pay the application fee (if applicable)
• Establish Florida residency (complete the Residency Classification Form)
• Submit transcripts of bachelor’s and master’s degree (if applicable)
• Complete the FAFSA and apply for financial aid and scholarships
• Complete the Online Readiness course in Canvas

If you have any questions about the application process and supplemental documents required for the EPI application, please contact epi@phsc.edu.

The EPI Director will review the applicant’s application once it has been received. Prior to admission to PHSC’s EPI Program, the EPI Director will meet with the applicant and review the process, procedures, and requirements. After the orientation meeting, the EPI Director will notify the applicant of the acceptance status.