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The K-12 Teacher Education Programs Department of the School of Education offers courses that prepare students to become part of the teaching profession. We offer Associate in Arts degrees in 17 areas of concentration. The Florida Department of Education statewide common prerequisite courses are offered as part of the AA program. Hallmarks of the program include: field experience that bridges theory and practice, research-based best practices, dedicated faculty, and technology-infused throughout the program. Associate in Arts degree programs articulate to the major universities in Florida.

The Associate in Arts degree in Education is a general education degree composed of 60 credits. The School of Education offers the following degree majors:

  • Code
  • Area of Concentration
  • 11000
  • Art or Art Education
  • 11002
  • Drama or Drama Education
  • 11500
  • English Literature and English Education
  • 11001
  • Music or Music Education
  • 10817
  • Physical Education and Coaching
  • 10802
  • Teaching (Elementary)
  • 10804
  • Teaching (Exceptional Student Education) *
  • 10809
  • Teaching (Pre-Elementary/ Early Childhood)
  • 10810
  • Teaching (Secondary)
  • 10815
  • Teaching (Secondary- Biology) *
  • 10814
  • Teaching (Secondary- Chemistry) *
  • 10813
  • Teaching (Secondary- Earth/ Space) *
  • 10812
  • Teaching (Secondary- Mathematics Education) *
  • 10816
  • Teaching (Secondary- Physics) *
  • 10806
  • Teaching (Secondary- Social Science)
  • 10803
  • Teaching (Secondary- Vocational: Business/Technology/Home Economics/Agriculture)

*MDC SOE offers a baccalaureate degree in these areas of concentration

All Associate in Arts Education majors must complete 36 credits in General Education courses as follows:

  1. Communications: 6 credits
  2. Oral Communications: 3 credits
  3. Humanities: 6 credits
  4. Behavioral/ Social Science: 6 credits (Strongly recommended: DEP2000)
  5. Natural Science: 6 credits
  6. Mathematics: 6 credits
  7. General Education Elective: 3 credits
  8. Computer Competency: CGS1060- 3 credits or passing examination
  9. Electives: 11-14 credits

All Education majors in the State of Florida are required to complete the three Common Prerequisite Courses:

  • EDF1005 Introduction to the Teaching Profession (counts as General Education Elective)
  • EDF2085 Introduction to Diversity
  • EME2040 Introduction to Educational Technology

Students who will choose to pursue their baccalaureate degrees at Miami Dade College must also take:

  • EEX2000 Introduction to Special Education.

Most courses in the K-12 Teacher Education Programs require field experience hours. In order to complete the field experience hours you must be fingerprinted and clear a Level II clearance.

How to get fingerprinted and background cleared:

  • Set an appointment by email with either North or Kendall Campus. Select the “School of Education” option. Pay the bursar or use a credit card online. You may contact Miami-Dade County Public Schools as well.
  • If you have any criminal background, you will not clear the background check. If you have attended to the issue, you must provide Miami-Dade County Public Schools with your information.
  • Clearance cards will be provided by the Office of Student Teaching and Field Placement at 305-237-6653 and will be sent via regular mail to the student’s home address.

Most courses in the K-12 Teacher Education Programs require satisfactory completion of field experience hours. These hours are spent in Miami-Dade County Public School classrooms. The purpose of the field experience is to provide real-world opportunities in actual settings for pre-service teachers to observe, assist, and teach. Students work in a variety of settings and locations to provide a wide breadth of experience. The progression of work in the schools is as follows: observing and working with individuals (lower division courses EDF1005 and EDF2085 [15 hours each]), working with small groups (Professional Education Core; Content Discipline courses [15 hours each]), Teaching whole class (Practicum [40 hours]), and Teaching as classroom teacher (Internship [full-time hours]).

Live Text is the computer platform required in the SOE. It is used as the method for submission of work to professors and as our method of communication with students. Live Text must be purchased from Bookstore or Online during EME2040 and will be used throughout program to build the Florida Department of Education required teacher certification SOE E-Portfolio. Training in the proper use of Live Text is provided through the SOE in the form of workshops. Further assistance can be requested from the Live Text Workshop Presenter as well at the Computer Courtyards at each campus.

The K-12 Teacher Education programs of the School of Education are Florida Department of Education approved baccalaureate degree programs and lead to Florida Department of Education teacher certification. There are six programs offered: Exceptional Student Education (K-12); Mathematics Education (6-12); and Science Education (6-12) with concentrations in Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, and Physics. Each of the programs requires field experience and Live Text.

Requirements for Admissions:

Full Admission:

  1. Associate in Arts (AA) degree, or 60 credits including all general education requirements.
    1. Note: Associate in Science (AS) degree holders may need to take additional courses to complete the General Education requirements and cannot be fully admitted until completed.
  2. Minimum of 2.5 Grade Point Average
  3. Testing:
    1. College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)
      1. Before 2002: All sections passed- no further testing required
      2. After 2002: CLAST- All sections passed or exempt
  4. Completed the Common Education Prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C”
    1. Courses: EDF1005, EDF2085, EME2040
    2. MDC requirement: must complete EEX2000
  5. Other:
    1. Foreign language requirement- either demonstrate completion of two consecutive years of advanced foreign language in high school (must provide transcript) or complete 8-10 credits of college coursework.
    2. 9 credits of diversity must be taken at the lower division.
    3. Computer competency completed.
    4. Math and Science Ed majors must complete lower division discipline course requirements.

Students who meet three, but not all four of the above listed criteria, may be admitted as “Provisional” admits as determined by the SOE Admissions Commission. Each course of the common prerequisites must be completed without exception!! Students who are provisional admits must complete the missing requirement in the time frame stated in the acceptance letter.

Students who meet fewer than three criteria are denied admission until they complete at least three criteria.

In order to be eligible for a Professional Teaching Certificate from the Florida Department of Education, you must:

  1. Successfully pass the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE):
    1. All assignments in the program were designed to assist the student in developing the FEAPs E-Portfolio. The E-Portfolio is assessed as the student progresses through the program, after courses, and with major benchmarks.
    2. b. The E-Portfolio must be complete with all assignments that indicate mastery of competencies and that are well-written and conform to proper English grammar and syntax by the beginning of internship. Students whose E-Portfolio is not complete will not be allowed to intern.
  2. Successfully complete the E-Portfolio of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices (FEAPs):
    1. All assignments in the program were designed to assist the student in developing the FEAPs E-Portfolio. The E-Portfolio is assessed as the student progresses through the program, after courses, and with major benchmarks.
    2. The E-Portfolio must be complete with all assignments that indicate mastery of competencies and that are well-written and conform to proper English grammar and syntax by the beginning of internship. Students whose E-Portfolio is not complete will not be allowed to intern.
  • Pre-Internship requirements
    • Nine credits of diversity at the lower division
    • Foreign language requirement (two consecutive years of high school foreign language supported by HS transcript or 8-10 credits at the college level)
    • Passing or Exempt Scores on all parts of the CLAST
    • Passing scores on all parts of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination: General Knowledge Test, Professional Exam, Subject Area Examination
    • Computer competency
  • Coursework
    • Junior and Senior Years-Minimum 60 credits
    • “C” or better in each professional education course
    • Overall GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
    • At least 30 hours at MDC
  • Field Experiences teaching level and type of setting
  • SOE E-Portfolio approved demonstrating all FEAPs
  • Recommendation of the faculty of the SOE

There may be changes in these requirements based upon revisions in State certification requirements or MDC program revisions. Students must see an SOE advisor for clarification.
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