Professional Licensure by State - Florida
Florida accepts approved teacher preparation programs from other states for initial certification, provided that:
- the program area is also a subject in which Florida offers certification, and
- the training was completed at the same degree level required in Florida for that subject.
If you are a graduate of an approved teacher preparation program from an institution located in another state, you will likely qualify for a Temporary Florida Educator's Certificate. The Temporary Certificate allows you to begin teaching full-time while you complete the certification exams for the Professional Certificate.
Approval Status
Pima Community College’s Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education Program meets the academic requirements for initial certification.
State Website
Contact Information
Florida Department of Education Educator Certification
Room 201, Turlington Building
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400
U.S. Toll-Free: 800-445-6739
Outside U.S.: 850-245-5049
Website: http://fldoe.org/teaching/certification/staff-contact/contact-us.stml