Student Support
Advisement
All students who are interested in becoming teachers or learning more about the teaching profession should come to MDC SOE Advisement to learn more!
Florida Teacher Certification Examination
MDC SOE prides itself by providing meaningful student support for all areas of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination. In order to support the success of our students, MDC SOE provides workshops, tutoring, courses and one on one support in preparation for the General Knowledge Tests, Professional Examination, and Subject Area Examinations. For more information, please contact Dr. Corey Montgomery at cmontgom@mdc.edu
Student Teaching and Clinical Experience
The hallmark of an excellent teacher preparation program is the number of clinical experience hours served in classrooms. MDC SOE’s courses require many clinical experience hours which are progressive throughout the program.
Programs
Center for Professional Development
- Educator Preparation Institute (EPI)
- Temporary Instructor (Substitute Teacher) Training
- Teacher Certification And Recertification Courses And Endorsements
Announcements
- New Certificate in Instructional Design
- High School Students!
Earn Dual Enrollment Credit for Participation in MDC's NEW Teaching Academy!
For more information, visit our dual enrollment website - Earn College Credit for your Education Industry Certification
For more information, visit our industry certification page.
Resources
Getting your Teaching Certificate
Steps to getting your teaching certificate
Fingerprinting and Security Clearance
All pre-service teachers who are completing MDC SOE clinical experience in Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) or Early Childhood Educational (ECE) centers are required to be fingerprinted and background checked and must pass a Level 2 clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Learn more about fingerprinting and security clearance