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Teacher Certification Requirements for Non Education Majors
Alternative Teacher Certification Overview
Acceptable Majors
Temporary Certificate
Professional Certificate
Education Courses for Teacher Certification
Teacher Certification Contact Information
College of Education Special Methods Courses
Alternative Teacher Certification Overview
Florida is in need of qualified, dedicated teachers who are interested in making an impact on the
lives of students. Individuals who are interested in teaching who hold a bachelors degree from
an accredited institution in an area other than education are able to get into the profession
through alternative teacher certification.
To start the alternative teacher certification process, complete the following steps:
1. Decide what subject to teach (e.g. Elementary, Math, Science, English, etc.)
2. Complete the CG-10 Application form provided by the Florida Department of Education.
Access the application online at http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/apply.asp.
3. Upon completion of the CG-10 Application and evaluation of the application by the Florida
Department of Education, an applicant will receive an official Statement of Eligibility
outlining whether or not he/she meets the eligibility requirements for either a Temporary
Certificate or Professional Certificate based on the subject area chosen and provides the
applicant with a customized list of requirements that must be completed to be issued a full
(professional) state certification in Florida;
4. An individual must qualify for at least a Temporary Certificate to be employed as a teacher.
If the Statement of Eligibility indicates that the applicant is not eligible for a Florida
certificate, it will outline options the applicant may take to satisfy the requirements for
certification.
5. Once the requirements for certification have been met, proof must be submitted to the
Bureau of Educator Certification. The original application package, along with the proof of
certification requirements submitted will be re-evaluated and a revised Statement of
Eligibility will be issued indicating that the applicant is eligible for a Florida certificate.
6. Once an applicant receives an official Statement of Eligibility indicating that he or she is
eligible for a Temporary Certificate, he or she may seek employment in a Florida elementary
or secondary school.
There are two types of teacher certification available in Florida based upon specific
requirements. The two types of certification are temporary and professional. Temporary
certification is only good for three years and is not renewable. Professional certification is good
for five years and is renewable.
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Acceptable Majors
Teaching Specialty Acceptable Majors
Agriculture Agriculture, General Agriculture, Vocational Agriculture
Art Art, Art Education, Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture, etc.
Biology Bacteriology, Biology, Biological Sciences, Botany, Dentistry, Doctor of Medicine Genetics,
Kinesiology, Life Science, Marine Biology, Zoology
Business Education Business Education, Business Administration
Chemistry Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Chinese Chinese

Computer Science
Computer Information Sciences, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Computer
Technology, Computer Engineering

Dance Dance, Dance Education

Drama Acting, Drama, Dramatic Arts, Theatre, Theatre Arts, One Area of Drama (Directing, etc.)

Earth-Space Science Astronomy, Climatology, Earth Science, Geology, Metallurgy, Meteorology, Oceanography,
Paleontology, Physical Geography, Space Science

Educational Leadership Educational Administration, Administration and Supervision, Educational Leadership,

Educational Management and Development, School Principal (masters level)

Educational Media Educational Media, Educational Media Technology, Instructional Media, Library Science (not
Specialist Technology Education)

Elementary Education Elementary Education 1-6, K-6, N/K-6, K-3, K-4, K-8, K-9, Upper Elementary 4-6
(K-6)

English
English, Literature (English), Creative Writing, Language Arts

English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English to Speaker of
Other Languages (ESOL)

Exceptional Student Special Education, Mild and Moderate Needs, Teacher of the Handicapped, Varying
Education Exceptionalities, Behavioral Disorders, BD/LD, Emotionally Conflicted, Emotionally Disturbed,
Emotionally Handicapped, Socially and Emotionally Maladjusted; Educable Mentally
Retarded, Children with Retarded Mental Development (CRMD), Intellectual Disabilities,
Mentally Handicapped, Mentally Impaired, Mental Retardation, Profoundly Mentally
Retarded, Severely and Profoundly Mentally Retarded, Trainable Mental Retarded; Learning
Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Motor Disabilities, Orthopedic ally Handicapped,
Physically Handicapped, Physically Impaired

Family and Consumer

Science Home Economics, Vocational Home Economics, Family and Consumer Science

French French, French Education

German German

Guidance and Counseling

School Guidance and Counseling, School Counseling, School Guidance (masters degree
level)

Health
Allied Health, Health, Health Education, Health Science, Health Services, Nursing (BS), Public
Health, Doctor of Medicine

Hearing Impaired Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Deaf Education, Hearing Disabilities, Hearing Impaired, Hearing
Science, Education of Dead-Blind

Hebrew Hebrew

Humanities Humanities, Classical Studies

Industrial Arts-Technology
Ed. Industrial Arts, Industrial Education, Industrial Arts-Technology Education

Italian Italian

Japan Japanese

Journalism
Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Television Journalism

Latin Latin

Marketing Distributive Education, Marketing, Marketing Education

Mathematics Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering,

Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering,
Nuclear Engineering, Statistics

Middle Grades English Middle Grades English, Middle Grades Language Arts, Middle School English Education,
Junior High School English, English, Literature (English), Creative Writing

Middle Grades General Middle Grades Science, Teaching Middle School Science, Junior High Science, Middle
Science School Science Education, General Science

Middle Grades Integrated

Curriculum Middle Grades Education, Middle School Education, Junior High School
Middle Grades Middle Grades Mathematics, Teaching Middle School Mathematics, Junior High School
Mathematics Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics Education, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Nuclear Engineering

Middle Grades Social Middle Grades Social Science, Teaching Middle School Social Science, Junior High School
Science Social Science, Middle School Social Science Education, Social Science, Social Studies

Music Percussion Applied Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Education, Piano or other
major instrument, Vocal Music, Voice, Composition (music),

Physical Education (K-12) Physical Education any grade level with student teaching

Physics Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering,

Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Engineering

Portuguese Portuguese

Preschool Education
Nursery Education, Preschool Education, Birth-Age 4, Birth-Age 8

Prekindergarten/Primary
Education Early Childhood Education if NK-3, NK-4 or Birth-Age 8; P-5, N-6, NK-6,
Prekindergarten/Primary Education

Reading
Reading (masters level)

School Psychologist
School Psychologist (specialist degree)

School Social Worker Social Work, Social Worker, Social Welfare

Social Science
Social Science, Social Studies, American History, History, Western Civilization, World History,
Geography, Economic Geography, (and other specialized areas of geography) Economics,
Civics, Government, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology,
Educational Psychology (and other areas specialized areas of Psychology)

Spanish Spanish, Spanish Education

Speech Speech, Speech Communication, Public Speaking

Speech Language
Impaired Communication Disorders, Speech
Correction, Speech and Hearing Science,
Speech-Language Impaired, Speech
Pathology, Speech Pathology and Audio
logy
Visually Impaired
Blind and Partially Sighted, Visual
Disabilities, Visually Handicapped, Visually
Impaired

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Temporary Certification Requirements

Temporary Certificate (3 yr. non-renewable)
To obtain a 3-year temporary teacher certificate, candidates must have an offer of employment
and meet one of the following criteria:

Option 1: Have a bachelors degree in the intended area of specialization.

Option 2: Have a masters degree in the intended area of specialization.

Option 3: Have a bachelors or masters degree and the minimum number of college credits in
the intended area of specialization.
Option 4: Have a bachelors or masters degree and pass the Subject Area Exam (SAE) in the
intended area of specialization.
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Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate (5 yr. renewable)
Option 1: B.S. in education with a specialization.
Option 2: Masters degree in education with a specialization.
Option 3: Have a college degree and meet minimum requirements as outlined by the Department
of Education to include:
1. 15-20 credits of education courses.
2. Passing all three parts of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam. (FTCE)
SAE (Subject Area Exam)
PEd (Professional Education Test)
GK (General Knowledge Test) note: the CLAST exam may be used in place of the GK if
taken prior to July 1, 2002
3. PEC (Professional Educator Competencies)*
4. 2 yrs. of full-time teaching*

*3 & 4 to be completed while teaching.

Note:

Candidates for teacher certification may begin teaching with a Temporary Certificate while
completing the remaining requirements for a Professional Certificate.
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Teacher Certification Contact Information

Advising Center / College of Education
Florida International University, ZEB 221
Office: 305-348-2768
Fax: 305-348-3227
Department of Education
Bureau of Educator Certification
Suite 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
U.S. Domestic Toll-Free Number: 800-445-6739
Outside U.S.: 850-245-5049
Online Application for Teacher Certification
http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/apply.asp
FTCE, Florida Department of Education
TESTING INFORMATION
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 414
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
(850) 245-0513
http://www.fldoe.org/asp/ftce/
FTCE Study Guides can be purchased at any major bookstores (Barnes and Noble; Borders, etc)
FTCE/FELE Program Web Site
Computer-based Testing
FTCE/FELE Customer Service at (413) 256-2893 8 a.m.6 p.m., Mon. Fri., excluding holidays.
(The Automated Information System is available by phone 24 hours daily.)
http://www.fl.nesinc.com/
Certification Exam Review (for Dade Teachers only)
(305) 887-2002
CoE Master's Degree Programs

Foreign Credentials Evaluation

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
Office: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
Email: info@jsilny.com
Web Site: www.jsilny.com

Education Courses for Teacher Certification

A. Classroom Management: (choose one)

EDF 3251/EDF 5255 Classroom Management (3)

ESE 4322C/ESE 5344C Secondary Classroom Management (3)

B. Human Growth and Learning: (choose one)

EDP 3004 Educational Psychology (3)

EDP 5053 Educational Psychology: Principles and Applications (3)
EDF 6211 Psychological Foundations of Education (3)

C. Educational Assessment: (3 credits needed, choose one

EDF 3430/EDF 5443 Measurement and Evaluation in the Classroom (3)

D. Effective Instructional Strategies: (choose one)

EDG 3321 General Instructional Decision Making (3)

EDG 5414 Instructional Strategies for the Classroom Teacher (3)

E. Special Methods of Teaching:

Options A & D MUST be completed before Option E

Choose from the options listed on page 4
Selection(s) should be based on eligibility requirements
Many of these courses are specific to grade levels
Special Methods are typically offered during the fall semesters only.

F. Foundations of Practices in Teaching Reading: (choose one)

RED 4325 Subject Area Reading (3)

RED 5147 Developmental Reading (3)
RED 5339 Subject Related Reading (3)

Important

This information is provided only to assist students seeking state certification with the selection
of classes. This is NOT an official statement and does not represent any evaluation or
acceptance of prior college work. Students will need to submit the CG-10 application, check or
money order, and an official transcript to the Department of Education. The Department of
Education will respond with the Statement of Eligibility (SOE) outlining the requirements to be
completed for a Temporary or Professional certificate.
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College of Education Special Methods Courses

Art
ARE 4316 Special Teaching Lab: Art in Grades K-6 (3)
ARE 4341 Special Teaching Lab: Art in Grades 7-12 (3)

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

SCE 6635 Teaching Science in the Secondary School (3)
SCE 4310 Teaching Elementary Science (3)
SCE 4330 Special Teaching Laboratory: Science (3)

Dance
DAE 4362 Methods of Teaching Elementary and Middle School Dance (3)

English
LAE 6339 Teaching English in the Secondary School (3)
LAE 5336C Special Teaching Lab (3)
LAE 4335 Special Teaching Laboratory English (3)

French, Spanish
FLE 6336 Methods of Teaching Modern Language (3)
FLE 4314 Methods of Teaching Foreign Language / Elementary School (3)
FLE 4375 Methods of Teaching Modern Foreign Language / Secondary Level (3)

Mathematics
MAE 6336 Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School (3)
MAE 4310 Teaching Elementary Mathematics (3)
MAE 4330 Special Teaching Laboratory: Mathematics (4)

Music
MUE 3340 Elementary School Teaching Methods (3)
MUE 4341 Middle and Secondary School Vocal and Instrumental (4)

Social Science
SSE 6633 Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School (3)
SSE 4312 Teaching Elementary Social Studies (3)
SSE 4384 Special Teaching Laboratory: Social Studies (3)

Theatre
THE 4760 Methods of Teaching Theatre in the Schools (3)

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