Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) 

The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) provides an alternative route to professional teaching certification in Florida. The program is available for those with bachelors degrees in areas other than education seeking to become teachers, but not get a degree.

UNF's College of Education and Human Services has been approved by the Florida Department of Education to provide an Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) as part of the state's efforts to address critical teacher shortages. UNF's existing capacity to meet local district's needs for highly qualified teachers will be permanently increased through the EPI.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2013-2014 Educator Preparation Institute! Space will be limited so apply soon! 

(When applying, please send OFFICIAL transcripts) 

Language Proficiency Lab (LPL)

Sentimos mucho anunciarles que el Laboratorio de Proficiencia del Lenguaje (LPL) no se llevará a cabo éste año debido a que no se logró alcanzar la meta de participantes inscritos. Esperamos poder ofrecerlo nuevamente el próximo año. Aquellos que fueron aceptados serán notificados con anticipación. Si está interesado en participar en el programa el próximo año, le invitamos a visitar periódicamente nuestra página web para más detalles. Nuevamente le pedimos disculpa por los inconvenientes que ésta decisión le pudo haber generado y esperamos contar con su participación.

We are sorry to announce that the Language Proficiency Lab will not be offered this year. This decision was made due to low enrollment. However, we hope to offer the program next year. Those who were accepted will be notified with further information. If you are interested in the program, please watch the website for details. Again, we apologize for the inconvenience and hope you will consider joining us in the future.

To learn more about teacher certification in Florida, go to  www.fldoe.org/edcert  and www.teachinflorida.com