Teacher Certification

Teacher Certification

Finding the best route to attaining a teacher certification can be a long and arduous one. You have probably already been exposed to many websites that encourage you to leap blindly into a school's education program. Just like buying the first car you see at a dealership or the first home you see when searching for a place to live, this, I can guarantee, is not the right course of action.

Earning your teacher certification is no place for "impulse shopping". What we can offer is access to a comprehensive list of information from some of the top online and campus universities across the nation. We urge you to examine what each school has to offer before you make your decision. Request free information that involves no obligation from each school that interests you.

Listed below are some of the requirements that must be met before earning a Teacher Certification:

1. You must hold a bachelor degree in order to gain your teacher certification. However, in some states, a master's degree is mandatory. Depending on which state you wish to teach in, you may need a minor or major in the field of Education.
2. If teaching in secondary school(high school), a bachelor's degree in the teacher candidate's subject is mandatory.
3. You must complete an accredited education program that fulfills the student teaching and practicum requirements.
   • There is typically a certain amount of hours that must be logged within the classroom. If you are interested in becoming a teacher but have not yet recieved your bachelor's degree, you may want to request information from Kaplan University regarding their Associate's program in Paraprofessional Education. This degree provides the student with an opportunity to gain valuable hours within the classroom.
4. Lastly, you will be required to pass a state accredited test, such as the praxis exam or a unique examination the state has deemed an acceptable means of assessing a teacher candidate's aptitude.

Learn about the requirements of your state by clicking on one of the state certification links to your left. Find out how you can earn a teacher certification in your state.

Request information from schools by clicking on the links or school logos below.