Teacher Certification & Endorsement Courses

Program Description:

Doral College offers education courses that fulfill Florida state requirements for Teacher Recertification and Teacher Endorsements in the areas of Reading, ESOL, and Gifted. These courses are offered fully online during eight-week terms to meet the needs of working professionals. Coursework is comprehensive in nature and delivered by a faculty of qualified, experienced educators dedicated to helping K-12 educators accomplish their goals. Success in DC courses ultimately translates to the classroom, where learning transforms practice, enabling student success.

In addition, Doral College serves those interested in earning their Initial Teacher Certification through a either a state-approved Educator Preparation Institute (EPI), or the courses-only option detailed below. Candidates will be provided guidance on which option best serves their needs during the admissions process.

Teachers whose employer schools participate in the Doral Leadership Institute (DLI) may qualify to take courses free of charge. More information on student policies for DLI can be found on the Doral Leadership Institute page on our website.

Initial Teacher Certification

These courses are intended for non-education majors who have obtained a Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from the Department of Education. Applicants to the college must submit an SOE during the application process to ensure proper advising as not all classes will necessarily be required for each individual.

Professional Preparation Coursework Competency	Course Recommended
1. classroom management with a focus on creating safe learning environments for students in which effective teaching and learning can take place by promoting a physically, emotionally, socially, and academically secure climate for students	EDG 3321 Managing the Teaching Environment (3 cr.)
2. educational assessment practices that include analysis and application of data from statewide standardized assessments and other multiple sources to improve instruction and learning	EDF 3430 Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education (3 cr.)
3. effective instructional techniques, strategies, and materials to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities	EDG 4343 Instructional Strategies (3 cr.)
4. instructional strategies for teaching students of limited English proficiency including instruction in the English language and development of the student's mastery of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing	TSL 3080 ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices I (3 cr.) or TSL 4340 TESOL Methods (3 cr.)
5. applications of research-based instructional practices in reading	RED 4392 Content and Methods of Teaching Intermediate Literacy (3 cr.) or RED 4112 Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Reading (3 cr.)
6. child and adolescent development including theories and principles of learning	DEP 2004 Human Growth and Development (3 cr.)

Teacher Recertification

Teachers who already hold a Florida Professional Educators Certificate may complete six (6) semester hours of college credit or equivalent during each five-year renewal period to satisfy the requirements of recertification. Most education courses at Doral College meet the requirements of teachers seeking recertification.

Doral College courses that fulfill recertification credits may include but are not limited to:

EDF 2005 Introduction to Education (3 cr.)
EDF 2085 Teaching Diverse Populations (3 cr.)
EDP 2002 Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
EME 2040 Introduction to Technology for Educators (3 cr.)
EDG 3321: Managing the Teaching Environment (3 cr.)
EEX 3070: Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in an Inclusion Setting (3 cr.)
EDF 3430: Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment in Education (3 cr.)
RED 3391: Language Literacy (3 cr.)
RED 4112: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Reading (3 cr.)
RED 4392: Content and Methods of Teaching Intermediate Literacy (3 cr.)
MAE 4310: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Math (3 cr.)
MAE 4312: Advanced Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics (3 cr.)
SCE 4310: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Science (3 cr.)
SSE 4118: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Social Studies (3 cr.)
ARE 3313: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Art (3 cr.)
MUE 3210: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Music (3 cr.)
HLP 3722: Content and Methods of Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education (3 cr.)
TSL 3080: ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices I (3 cr.)
TSL 3081: ESOL Issues: Principles and Practices II (3 cr.)
RED 4319: Diagnosis and Intervention in Reading (3 cr.)

Reading Endorsement

These courses are designed for classroom teachers who wish to expand their instructional skillset by adding an endorsement in teaching Reading. The courses listed below satisfy the Florida Reading Endorsement competencies.

Courses must be taken in the prescribed order.

Required Courses:
- RED 4041: Teaching Foundations of Reading Instruction (3 cr.)
- RED 4241: Application of Research-Based Instructional Practices (3 cr.)
- RED 4541: Foundations of Assessment (3 cr.)
- RED 4344: Foundations and Applications of Differentiated Instruction (3 cr.)
- RED 4854: Reading Practicum

ESOL Endorsement

These courses are designed for classroom teachers who wish to expand their instructional skillset by adding an endorsement in teaching ESOL students. The courses listed below have been deemed by to satisfy the Florida ESOL Endorsement competencies.

Courses can be taken in any order.

Required Courses:
- TSL 4340: TESOL Methods (3 cr.)
- TSL 4140: TESOL Curriculum and Materials (3 cr.)
- TSL 3520 : Cultural Dimensions of ESOL (3 cr.)
- TSL 3240: Applied Linguistics (3 cr.)
- TSL 4441: TESOL Testing and Evaluation (3 cr.)

Gifted Endorsement

These courses are designed for classroom teachers who wish to expand their instructional skillset by adding an endorsement in teaching Gifted students. The courses listed below have been deemed by to satisfy the Florida Gifted Endorsement competencies.

EGI 4050 Nature and Needs of Gifted Students must be taken first.
Required Courses:
- EGI 4050: Nature and Needs of Gifted Students (3 cr.)
- EGI 4230: Curriculum and Educational Strategies for the Gifted (3 cr.)
- EGI 4244: Educating Special Populations of Gifted Students (3 cr.)
- EGI 4301: Theory and Development of Creativity (3 cr.)
- EGI 4410: Guidance and Counseling of Gifted Students (3 cr.)

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Contact Us

View the admissions requirements for this program here, or click here to begin an application.

Questions? Feel free to give us a call at 305–463-7210 or email us at studentaffairs@doral.edu