Application Cycles

Summer 2025

Application Deadline: April 14, 2025

Program Start Date: May 12, 2025

Fall 2025

Application Deadline: TBD

Program Start Date: TBD

Note: Individuals who need their reading endorsement should start in the summer term in order to finish within 1 year.

The Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) program admits students twice a year for the summer and fall terms. Those that are seeking teacher certification and need the reading endorsement should apply to start in the summer term. All program admission requirements must be submitted in order to be considered for enrollment.

Job Outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor projects employment in education is projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031.

The Florida Department of Education released a report for the 2024-2025 school year that identified the following certification areas that represent the greatest need among teachers statewide:

  • English
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  • Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
  • Math
  • Science-Earth & Space
  • Science-General
  • Science-Physical

Job Potential Earnings

According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics, the entry salary for a teacher ranges from $33,247 – $48,560 and the median salary for a teacher ranges from $58,000– $64,000. These salaries vary depending on subject area certification.

Special Notice

State Licensure Information

To determine the state(s) in which the program meets or does not meet the requirements, or if PHSC was unable to determine if the program meets the licensing requirements, see below.

  • Meets: Florida
  • Does Not Meet: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands