Teacher Accelerator Program’s path to teaching for non-education majors
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.
Begin your TAP journey at the University of Miami with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in the spring semester. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
Current UM students in their final year of their bachelor’s degree program. Non-education majors.
Next Class Available
The next class will be held in the Spring 2025 semester.
Registration deadlines follow the University calendar.
How do I join?
Begin by completing our eligibility form.
Florida International University
There are now two options to begin your TAP journey at FIU:
Who’s it for?
The Spring A, in-person class is for any FIU Senior already enrolled in an in-person program at FIU. The Spring B, online class is for all FIU seniors, including those in in-person and fully online programs. Both classes are open to students from any major with the exception of education majors.
In-person Class Options
Option 1: Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
Option 2: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
Classes begin the week of January 8
Last Day to Enroll is January 16
Online Class Option
Class time TBD
Classes begin the week of March 4
Last Day to Enroll is March 11
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and then enroll in EDG 3321 with Mara Zapata through MyFIU. The class is listed as “permission by department only.” If you are not prompted to request permission, you are in the wrong section. You will need to contact the department for the enrollment code. Limited spots are available.
Begin your TAP journey at the Florida International University with a 3-credit, one-semester course offered in the fall semester. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
Current FIU students in their final year of their bachelor’s degree program. Non-education majors.
Next Class Available
The next class will be held in the Spring 2025 semester.
EDG 4990 U02 – Wednesday, 5:00 – 7:40 pm
Registration deadlines follow the university calendar.
How do I join?
Complete our eligibility form and email Melanie Morales ([email protected]) indicating you would like to enroll in the TAP class.
Begin your TAP journey at MDC with a one-semester course. Currently, MDC students will not receive college credits for the TAP course, but scholarships are available. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
MDC bachelor’s degree seeking students from any major in their final semester of schooling and professionals with bachelor’s degrees
Class Information
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
All classes are hybrid. The in-person portion takes place at MDC’s Padrón Campus (627 SW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33135).
Classes begin the week of March 12
Last Day to Enroll is March 11
How do I join?
Complete our interest form and meet with our Program Manager. If you meet all the requirements, you will be invited to interview with a TAP Director.
For career-changing professionals: If you qualify for TAP, begin with the interest form linked above. You will then apply to be admitted into MDC and MDC staff will manually enroll you in the TAP course. You will need to provide proof of your bachelor’s degree. You can find our MDC enrollment guide here.
Begin your TAP journey at MDC with a one-semester course. Classes meet once a week.
Who’s it for?
Current MDC students in their final year of their bachelor’s degree program. Non-education Majors.
Career changing professionals with a bachelor’s degree from any institution.
Available Classes
Classes will begin on a rolling basis beginning in September. For a complete list of MDC locations and application deadlines, click here.
How do I join?
Complete our eligibility form. If you meet all the requirements, you will be invited to apply and interview with a Program Manager.
For career-changing professionals
If you are accepted into TAP, you need to apply to Miami Dade College (MDC). MDC staff will manually enroll you in the TAP course. You will need to provide proof of your bachelor’s degree.
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