Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)
The EPI program is designed for individuals who currently hold a non-education baccalaureate or higher degree to prepare them for employment as teachers in the state of Florida. Approved by the Florida Department of Education, EPI programs provide an alternate route to Florida teacher certification under section 1004.85 F.S.. The EPI program fulfills the Professional Education Competence Program and Professional Preparation Coursework requirements necessary for earning an initial Florida Professional Educator's Certificate. An Institutional Credit Certificate of Completion shall also be awarded upon successful completion of the EPI program. A minimum of 25 percent of the program must be earned in residence at PHSC. A cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.5 must be achieved in the program courses by graduation. For information about the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) program, visit the EPI webpage at www.educator-prep.phsc.edu.