Pensacola Christian College

I graduated from PCC in 2003 with a degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Concentration. Upon graduating I did not receive any teaching certification nor was I ever instructed in how I could pursue certification if the need should ever arise. What I realized after my four years was that the degree I received was an non acredited degree meaning that I had spent four years just like any other elementary education major at any accredited college, and had no certification to show for it. If you only want to teach at a christian school then this will not be a problem for you. In fact there is a job fair in the spring of every year where schools come looking for prospective teachers. But if you ever decide to step out of the Christian school and look for employement in the "secular" world, it will be a problem. When I began applying at public schools, I was told that I wasn't qualified. I am now going through a program to obtain my master's degree so that I can become certified. I feel that it is unfair that I have to pay $17,500 to obtain something that I should have received with my degree.

4th Year Female -- Class 2003

Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Individual Value: F

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000