Office for Academic and Student Services (OASS)
Alternative Teacher Certification
Students who hold a bachelor’s degree may seek alternative teacher certification
through the State of Florida Bureau of Educator Certification
Complete the following steps:
- Apply to the state for certification: http://www.fldoe.org/ .asp The state will
send you a Statement of Eligibility
- Schedule a Subject Area Exam if indicated on your Statement of Eligibility: Florida
Teacher Certification Exams: http://www.fl.nesinc.com/
- Complete additional requirements listed on your Statement of Eligibility. The following
are some of the options that are available for the Professional Education Courses:
- Teaching and Leadership Center - http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/tlcenter/content/sos-index.htm for application procedures
for programs that cover tuition - If accepted to a TLC program, there are specific
courses set aside for TLC participants.
- Course by Course - student registers for FAU courses independently and is responsible
for cost of tuition & books - student should apply as a non-degree seeking student
(http://www.fau.edu/registrar/non_degree) and register for appropriate courses according
to their Statement of Eligibility.
Professional education courses designed to address requirements on Florida Department
of Education Statement of Eligibility.
