Professional Preparation Courses
for Teachers

With the completion of the following 3-credit hour courses (15 total hours), the Miami Academic Center of Union Institute & University offers a foundation that leads to the Professional Education Certification. Union Institute & University's curriculum in regards to this program fulfills the requirements set forth by the State of Florida Department of Education.

Undergraduate Course Options (3 credit hours each)
Classroom Management (includes positive behavioral supports)
Psychological Foundations of Education
Education Assessment
Effective Instruction Practices (includes teaching diverse learners)
Methods of Teaching (specifically for middle school and secondary school subject areas)

Graduate Course Options (3 credit hours each)
Classroom Management & Teaching
Educational Assessment in Professional Practice
Foundations of Research Based Practices in Reading Instruction
Professional Teaching Practices
Human Development and Learning

Schedule
Undergraduate and graduate courses are available for teachers employed by the Miami-Dade and Broward County Public Schools. Six "entry points" are offered per year, providing a flexible timeline for course work completion. 8 and 16 week sessions are available.

8-week Sessions

October 20 - December 13
January 5 - February 28
March 3 - April 25
May 4 - June 27
June 29 - August 22

16-week Sessions

January 5 - April 25
May 4 - August 22

Cost
A discounted rate of $900 per 3-credit course applies to both undergraduate and graduate sessions for MDCPS and BCPS teachers.

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Contact
Undergraduate Courses: Frank Scala, 305-653-7141 ext. 2173.
Graduate Courses: Jay Keehn, Ph.D., 305-653-6713 ext. 2140.

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Professional Preparation Courses for Teachers

Professional Preparation Courses
for Teachers