Educator Preparation Institute

The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) is for people with a bachelor's degree (other than education) who are interested in becoming highly-qualified, certified teachers in Florida. The program is approved by the state of Florida. Those who successfully complete the EPI seven courses (with associated fieldwork), program requirements and all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE) are eligible to receive a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate.