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Teacher Certification & Endorsement Courses

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.

Admissions Reqirements

For Admissions to our ESOL, Gifted, or Reading Endorsement Program, you'll need to provide a:

     - Valid Teaching Certificate

     - Color copy of valid government issued ID (i.e. driver’s license, ID card, passport, etc.)

* If you are not yet professionally certified, we recommend looking into our Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) Program.

For Admissions to our Enrichment/Recertification Program, you'll need to provide a:

     - Valid Professional Teaching Certificate

     - Color copy of valid government issued ID (i.e. driver’s license, ID card, passport, etc.)

How to Apply

Once you're ready to apply to one of our Endorsement or Certification programs, do so here.

When applying to one of our Endorsement or Certification programs:

     - Please allow approximately 20 minutes to complete the application.

     - Please have your ID and required documents, including transcripts and evaluations, ready beforehand

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.)

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

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.)

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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