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CF’s Teacher Education program ranks No. 2 in the state among teacher education preparation programs for student performance on the Prek-3 Exam Developmental Knowledge subtest and No. 6 in the state for the Prek-3 Exam Language Arts and Reading subtest.
Our Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education and our Associate in Arts pathway to Early Childhood Education directly articulate into our Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Our program leads to Florida Teacher Certification in Pre-K Primary (age 3 to grade 3) with endorsements in Pre-K Disability, Reading (K-12) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL, K-12).
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Explore Degrees and Certificates
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Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
Area of study: Teacher Education
Degree type: Bachelor’s
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Early Childhood Education, A.S.
Area of study: Teacher Education
Degree type: Associate in Science
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Early Childhood Development Specialization, C.C.C.
Area of study: Teacher Education
Degree type: College Credit Certificate
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Child Care Center Management, C.C.C.
Area of study: Teacher Education
Degree type: College Credit Certificate
Beyond the degree
Teacher Certification at CF
Teacher Certification Workshops: The Educator Preparation Institute offers test preparation for the Florida Teacher Certification Exam and resources for current and future teachers.
Noncredit Courses: CF also offers noncredit courses in Early Childhood Education including Florida Child Care Professional Credential courses. Our annual Early Childhood Conference provides re-certification points for school and childcare educators.
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