Alternative Certification for Teachers Program

Basic Requirements/Cost

Basic Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA or 2.75 on last 60 hours
  • Demonstrated interest and commitment to teaching at some level within grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Preference given to applicants who can document work as a teacher assistant, substitute teacher, or work with children and youth in other capacities.
  • TASP/THEA scores of 270 on Reading , and 240 on Writing and Math
  • Successful criminal history background check
  • Pre-internship observation/assistance in classroom with children for a minimum of 30 clock hours
  • Three letters of reference
  • Submit writing samples per application guidelines
  • Be screened in a research based interview process

*Bilingual applicants: Language pre-test may be required

Cost

$2840.00 plus state fees and textbooks

Tuition due in four payments:
$750 Pre-internship (4 modules)*
$725 1st long semester of teaching (Internship)*
$725 2nd long semester of teaching (Internship)*
$675 Post-Internship training*

*Exact dates will very for different cohorts but will be announced. Please note the financial obligation before applying.

To advance beyond the Pre-Internship stage of the program, a participant must be employed as a teacher of record.

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