Academy for Teacher Preparation Programs

If you have ever thought about a career in education or childcare, the Academy of Teacher Preparation Programs is designed to prepare you for your future.

Created in July 2005, the Academy has programs designed for all students who want a career in education, even students who work full-time. It offers…

• Small class size
• Courses taught by highly qualified teachers
• Instructors and advisors who are easily accessible
• Cohort sections that offer collegial support
• Flexible scheduling
• Distance learning opportunities using compressed video and online technologies
• Financial aid opportunities available

Students in the academy can finish an Associate of Arts in Education or an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education in two years. EPI and FCCPC certificates can be completed in less than a year thanks to flexible scheduling and distance learning opportunities.  Many classes are taught in a hybrid format that allows the convenience of online learning with regular meetings to apply knowledge.

The Academy is divided into three areas:

Associate of Arts (AA) in Education

• Associate in Arts Elementary Education 
• MaST
   

Early Childhood Education

• Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education
• 9 Credit FCCPC (formerly CDAE)
• Director's Course
• Non-Credit Child Care Training

Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

• Alternative Certification
• Professional Development

Students who complete either an Associate of Arts in Education or an Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education degree have the opportunity to transfer to a Florida public university.