Welcome to the School of Education! By choosing education as a major, you are electing to touch the future through your work with today’s youth!

Miami Dade College prides itself on the personal connection our dedicated faculty members make with students. We offer many Associate in Arts (A.A.) and Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees that are designed to help prospective teachers develop a solid foundation of concepts, theories, and principles associated with effective teaching and learning. The guiding philosophy of the School of Education program is that learning to teach is an interactive, continuous, and developmental process. Our programs articulate with all Florida state universities.

Our Early Childhood programs provide the foundation for those seeking rewarding careers as childcare associates who develops a caring environment where our smallest learners thrive. Our program features two demonstration lab schools: one at North Campus and one at the Wolfson Campus.

In fall 2003 the School of Education began offering 6 baccalaureate programs that lead to Florida Department of Education Teacher Certification. Our technologically-rich program offers real world experiences through student teaching and internship experiences.

• Exceptional Student Education (K-12),
• Secondary Mathematics (6-12),
• Secondary Science (6-12) with concentrations in:
  • Biology,
  • Chemistry,
  • Earth/Space Science, and
  • Physics.

ESOL and Exceptional Education strategies are infused throughout the programs and help to insure prospective teachers’ competency in working with diverse populations.

The School of Education also offers a Child Development Associate (CDA) Equivalency Credential, Florida Child Care and Education Program Administer Credential, Florida Teacher Certification Courses alternative State-approved credentialing programs, Educational Paraprofessional Program, and Substitute Teacher Training.

Graduates from the School of Education receive accolades from employers, Teacher of the Year honors, and are welcomed into advanced degree programs.

For more information, contact the School of Education at 305.237.6162.

May your experiences in education be rewarding!

Dr. Susan Neimand
Director, School of Education