Whether you're finishing your degree or changing careers, discover the accelerated pathways to becoming an educator.
TAP is an immersive, accelerated pathway into teaching for college graduates and career changers.
We provide extensive preparation, coaching, and support, as you train to teach in Miami-Dade County schools.
We provide extensive preparation, coaching, and support, as you train to teach in Miami-Dade County schools.







Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in both fall and spring semesters. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
UM Seniors and graduate students from any major
Class Code: TAL 590/TAL 690
Option 1: Tuesdays, 6:35 – 9:20 pm Professor N’Dyah McCoy
Option 2: Wednesdays, 11:15 – 2:00 with Dr. Chakeia Andrews
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in TAL590/690 on Canelink. Spring enrollment opens November 6, 2023 and closes January 24, 2024. Limited spots available.
Who’s eligible?
Current UM students in their final year of their bachelor’s or graduate degree program.
Non-education majors.
Upcoming Class
Spring Semester: TAL 301/601
Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in both fall and spring semesters. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
UM Seniors and graduate students from any major
Class Code: TAL 590/TAL 690
Option 1: Tuesdays, 6:35 – 9:20 pm Professor N’Dyah McCoy
Option 2: Wednesdays, 11:15 – 2:00 with Dr. Chakeia Andrews
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in TAL590/690 on Canelink. Spring enrollment opens November 6, 2023 and closes January 24, 2024. Limited spots available.
Who’s eligible?
Current FIU students in their final year of their bachelor’s degree program.
Non-education majors.
Upcoming Class
Spring Semester: EDG 4007
Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in both fall and spring semesters. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
UM Seniors and graduate students from any major
Class Code: TAL 590/TAL 690
Option 1: Tuesdays, 6:35 – 9:20 pm Professor N’Dyah McCoy
Option 2: Wednesdays, 11:15 – 2:00 with Dr. Chakeia Andrews
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in TAL590/690 on Canelink. Spring enrollment opens November 6, 2023 and closes January 24, 2024. Limited spots available.
Who’s eligible?
1.) Career changing professionals with a bachelor’s degree.
2.) Current students in their final year of their bachelor’s degree program.
Non-education majors.
Upcoming Classes
For a complete list of MDC locations and application deadlines, click here.
Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in both fall and spring semesters. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
UM Seniors and graduate students from any major
Class Code: TAL 590/TAL 690
Option 1: Tuesdays, 6:35 – 9:20 pm Professor N’Dyah McCoy
Option 2: Wednesdays, 11:15 – 2:00 with Dr. Chakeia Andrews
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in TAL590/690 on Canelink. Spring enrollment opens November 6, 2023 and closes January 24, 2024. Limited spots available.
More information coming soon!
Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in both fall and spring semesters. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
UM Seniors and graduate students from any major
Class Code: TAL 590/TAL 690
Option 1: Tuesdays, 6:35 – 9:20 pm Professor N’Dyah McCoy
Option 2: Wednesdays, 11:15 – 2:00 with Dr. Chakeia Andrews
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in TAL590/690 on Canelink. Spring enrollment opens November 6, 2023 and closes January 24, 2024. Limited spots available.
More information coming soon!
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