Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum,
· Read Chapter 6: History of Schools in Education and Chapter 16: Succeeding in Your Teacher Education Program, and Beyond in your Introduction to Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning textbook.
· Read the Six pillars of character (Links to an external site.).
· Review the background information for this week’s discussion topic in the Packback Discussion Forum Guidance section below.
· Follow the directions in the task section of the Packback Discussion Forum Guidance section below.
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A bachelor’s degree in education is the first step in preparing you for a career as an elementary or secondary school teacher. You will also have to complete a state-approved educator preparation program (EPP) and pass the teacher exams require by that state.
The bachelor’s degree you will receive here at UAGC does not have a teaching credential embedded. You will have to enter an alternative teacher licensure program after completing your bachelor’s degree. Do not panic; we have researched a few alternative licensure programs that you can contact to continue your journey to becoming a certified teacher. Three alternative licensure programs you can research to begin to determine a best fit for you are summarized in the following table.
| Program | Information | Contact |
| TeacherReady | · Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
· Pass a standard background check. · Program delivered online in (8 to 10 months) · Physical student teaching required. · Reciprocity to most states. |
TeacherReady: Become a Teacher in Less Than a Year (Links to an external site.) |
| Teach-Now | · Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
· Pass a standard background check. · Program delivered online in (9 to 12 months) · Physical student teaching required. · Reciprocity to most states. |
Teach-Now: What Is a Teaching License and How Do I Get One? (Links to an external site.) |
| AmericanBoard | · Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
· Pass a standard background check. · Program delivered online in (9 to 12 months). · Pass the Professional Teaching Knowledge exam (PTK). · Pass the ABCTE content exam. · Direct credentials in choice of 11 states: · Arizona · Idaho · Missouri · Oklahoma · South Carolina · Utah · Florida · Mississippi · New Hampshire · Pennsylvania · Tennessee · Reciprocity to most states. |
American Board: Get started today. (Links to an external site.) |