Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)

Graduate students may complete a teaching certificate program in music education while simultaneously enrolled in certain master’s degree programs. Completion of this certificate program, and required state tests, results in qualification for Educator Certification in Music (Grades K-12) through the Florida Department of Education. It is designed to serve musicians whose undergraduate music degree programs did not include an education component, but who have decided that they would like to become Florida public school music teachers.

Requirements for Entry

Students interested in this program should contact the Area Head for Music Education for additional information and guidance. Admission to the program requires a completed Bachelor’s degree in music; passing the General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations; and approval of area faculty. Students must have a Letter of Eligibility issued by the Florida DOE prior to taking any coursework in the certificate program.

Requirements for Completion

• Students must earn grades of ‘C’ or better in all required courses.
• The FTCE (Florida Teacher Certification Exams) (a) Professional Education Test (PEd) and (b) Music K–12 subject area exam must be passed.