Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification

Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis, with the opportunity to begin studies during the Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer terms.

Learn more about our requirements to begin the admission process and gain full admission status.

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Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators

The State of NH requires all teachers to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, unless they have scored in the 50th percentile or above in the SAT after 2005, GRE, or ACT tests (NH DOE will review scores and issue a waiver). Candidates who have not taken the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators will be expected to submit passing scores, NH DOE Waiver, or current NH DOE Teaching Certification by completion of EDC 800, Introduction to Field Experience and Program Requirements. Information, practice tests, practice guides and registration for the test is available at: www.ets.org/praxis. Additional study options are available on our resource page.

Praxis II and Pearson Foundations of Reading Assessments

In addition to passing the Praxis Core exam, for certain teacher certifications, teacher candidates may be required to pass a Praxis II exam and/or the Pearson Foundations of Reading assessment. Specific exam requirements are found on the School of Education Testing requirements page.

One of the most unique and valuable traits of our PBTC programs is the field-based component.

Candidates need to be working or volunteering* in an approved school or program during most of their tenure in the program.

Those seeking initial teacher certification work as paraeducators, classroom aides, assistants, or Alternative 4 teachers within public or private schools and programs in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, or Vermont.

*Minimum volunteering requirement: 10 hours per week.

Candidates for initial certification are required to document a minimum of 360 supervised teaching hours for one certification and a minimum of 440 supervised hours for two certifications.

Experiences in inclusive classrooms working with students in the grades or age ranges of your certification are a requirement of the program. For certifications that cover a broader range of grades or age ranges, candidates must spend a minimum of 10 hours working with each population.

• Early Childhood Special Education / Early Childhood Education age ranges: 0-2, 3-4 and 5-8
• Elementary Education grade levels: K-4 and 5-8
• General Special Education grade levels: K-4, 5-8 and 9-12

In this field-based program, candidates work with three mentors throughout their plan of study:

• UNH College of Professional Studies professor
• Field Placement Faculty
• Supervising Teacher in the School/Program (chosen by the candidate, this mentor should be an experienced teacher who holds the certification being sought)

The Field Placement Faculty will observe the teacher candidate for the methods courses listed in the provided chart.

Each of these courses has an additional $250 fee to cover the on-going supervision and support of the field-based experience. Candidates will be required to teach lessons and be observed by the Field Placement Faculty.

Please check the Catalog for a full listing of PBTC Methods Courses that require a field-based mentor.

Flexible Schedules

Read more about our Online Flexibility.

Career-Focused

There are several ways to plan your course and earn a dual certification. Ask us about our credit-efficient options for earning two certifications. It typically only takes about 2-5 courses to make this goal a reality! In addition, up to 24 credits will transfer into our M.S. in Instruction and Leadership.

Eligible individuals can apply for tuition assistance through the Early Childhood Tuition Assistance (ECTA) and Preschool Development Grant (PDG), funded by the NH Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration! 100% of tuition is covered for up to two classes per term.

Eligible individuals include childcare workers, preschool teachers, and elementary school paraprofessionals.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE TUITION ASSISTANCE OPTIONS

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An advisor trained in our teacher certification programs will contact you to learn more about your academic and career goals.
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