Earn your education degree from SPC
Choosing how to prepare yourself to meet the demands and rewards of a career in education is an important career decision. St. Petersburg College offers one of Florida's exemplary teacher preparation programs through its College of Education, where our bachelor's degrees prepare you to become a Florida Certified teacher for grades K-12.
Now offered through the College of Education
As demand grows for leaders in education, SPC has launched certificates and bachelor's degrees in critical areas.
- Secondary English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement B.S. Degree New Fall 2024
- Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education B.S. Degree Launched Spring 2024
- Training and Development Advanced Technical Certificate Launched Spring 2024
Share your expertise and passion as a teacher
Designed for those with a non-education bachelor's degree or higher, our Educator Preparation Institute provides a fast-track certification program that only takes one year to complete.
Median Salaries for Education Careers in Tampa Bay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$68,160
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
$68,650
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$67,470
Fill a critical shortage
Since 2010, the State Board of Education has considered reading and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) critical teacher shortage areas. Our bachelor's degrees in Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education prepare you for certification in these areas, which are now factored into districts' salary schedules.
Strong partners make for great experience
St. Petersburg College has a rich legacy of partnering with Pinellas County Schools. Through these relationships, students in SPC's College of Education programs gain invaluable experience in Pinellas County Schools classrooms and settings.
Keep your credentials current
We offer programs to help teachers with certification, recertification and other continuing education requirements.
Work in early childhood
Our certificates, A.A. transfer plan and bachelor's degree focused on early childhood education prepare you for a variety of careers in education that do not require certification.
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Because of SPC, I feel prepared for my career as a teacher.
Eric
TisdaleB.S. in Exceptional Student Education K-12 with ESOL and Reading Endorsement Support facilitator -
I developed my strong work ethic while I was a student at SPC.
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I would absolutely recommend SPC’s education program to others.
Alexis
KellyB.S. Elementary Education K-6 with ESOL and Reading Endorsement Third grade teacher
Education News
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SPC's College of Education is offering two new paths to broaden career choices within the Educational Studies bachelor's degree.
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SFEA provides allows students to be involved in a professional organization prior to beginning their careers as educators.
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