Post Bachelor Certificates

Program Requirements

The Certification-Only Program: Alternative Path to Certification consists of 27 credit hours of course work, plus an additional 6 credit hours of either an academic internship or a teacher internship (student teaching).  At this time, the Certification-Only Program does not offer any courses online. You are required to take at least one course each semester while enrolled in the program and you have up to 3 years to complete the program. We offer classes in the afternoon or evening, usually from 5:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m., and classes are typically held one day a week. This allows our candidates to work full-time and still be able to obtain certification through the Certification-Only Program.

There are specific steps you must take to be enrolled in and accepted into the Certification-Only Program:

• Be accepted into the University;
• Pay your tuition;
• Complete the program requirements;
• Receive your official prescription

Admission Requirements

To be officially accepted into the Certification-Only Program, a candidate must fulfill all requirements listed.

• Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Candidates must have at least a 2.5 Cumulative GPA or higher.
• Candidates must have passing scores on ONE of the following: pass all 3 parts to the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators in reading, writing, and mathematics OR pass the ACT with a Composite of 22 or higher OR pass the SAT of 1030 or higher. Register for the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators by visiting ETS-Registration, Test Dates and Centers.
• Candidates must pass the Praxis II subject-specific content knowledge exam required for their certification area. Register for the Praxis content knowledge test by visiting ETS-Registration, Test Dates and Centers.
• Candidates must pass with a “C” or better the classroom management course and reading content course specific to their certification area.
• Candidates must submit a one-page summary of educational and work experiences.
• Candidates must submit one-page summary essay outlining reasons for and commitment to teaching.
• Candidates enrolling into Health & Physical Education are required to have at least 15 credits in Health or Kinesiology courses prior to admission into the program.
• Candidates enrolling into Instrumental Music Education must meet all of the following music requisite requirements:
  1. Music Theory: Music Theory II or equivalency exam
  2. Keyboard Skills: Piano II or equivalency exam
  3. Instrument: Audition passed at level of a barrier exam
  4. Ensemble Experience: highly recommended for major instrument
• Candidates enrolling into Vocal Music Education must meet all of the following music requisite requirements:
  1. Music Theory: Music Theory II or equivalency exam
  2. Keyboard Skills: Piano II or equivalency exam
  3. Vocal: Audition passed at level of a barrier exam
  4. Ensemble Experience: highly recommended for major instrument

Official Prescription

Clinical Experience Handbook