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 recently launched certificates and bachelor's degrees in these critical areas.
- Secondary English Education with Reading and ESOL Endorsement B.S. Degree
- Pre-Kindergarten/Primary Education B.S. Degree
- Training and Development Advanced Technical Certificate
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
$60,900
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
$60,580
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$61,030
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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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.
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Even if you’re older, or you have to restart your life, you are going to be able to do it because you have SPC.
Education News
Nov 15, 2024
Teacher Apprenticeship Program Supported by Grant
SPC has been awarded a $322,524 grant from the Florida Department of Education for the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant.
Oct 01, 2024
SPC Launches Three New Bachelor's Degrees
SPC expands its offerings with a new bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education to meet workforce demand.
Sep 16, 2024
Communications Faculty Member Teaches in Hungary as Fulbright Scholar
Dr. Tunceren encourages faculty to apply, saying her Hungary experience inspired new ideas for curriculum and cross-cultural student interaction.
