Teacher Credential (Certificate)
College of EducationDepartment of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences
The post-baccalaureate Teacher Credential Certificate program is designed for students with baccalaureate degrees in fields other than education, and who seek to meet the licensure/certification requirements for a Florida Educator's Certificate. Individuals completing the program meet all of the coursework requirements specified on a Florida Statement of Eligibility for educator certification. Teaching practicum and Florida Teacher Certification Exam requirements are not addressed in the program, and must be completed prior to applying for a Professional Educator's Certificate from the Florida Department of Education.
Program Admission Requirements
- Submission of a FGCU Post-Baccalaureate Non-Degree Certificate Application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- A grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 credits attempted accruing to the undergraduate degree.
- Baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution that maintains accreditation by a U.S. Department of Education sanctioned accrediting body (https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/college-accreditation) or equivalent foreign institution as documented by official transcripts.
- International students must demonstrate English language proficiency in accordance with University regulation.
Program Progression and Additional Graduation Requirements
- Students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credits specified by the certificate program.
- A grade of B or higher must be earned in all College of Education courses.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.