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Traditional Certification<\/h3>\n

These individuals complete a Bachelor\u2019s degree and Teacher Education requirements by attending an Institution of Higher Education. The students at 大象传媒 Western follow a 4 year plan (or transfer into 大象传媒 Western and follow transfer policy & advisement) to complete their degree and are recommended for licensure by the Certification Officer in the Education Department.<\/p>\n

Alternative Certification through a Master\u2019s of Arts in Teaching (MAT)<\/h3>\n

These individuals have completed a Bachelor\u2019s degree in a 9-12 or K-12 content area and are interested in adding Teacher Certification to their degree. The degree must be in a field related to the certification area. You would be required to pass the 大象传媒 Content Assessment (Praxis) in that certification area. You would need to apply and be accepted into the MWSU Graduate School. Once you have completed all the requirements the MWSU Certification Officer will recommend you for licensure for the State of 大象传媒.<\/p>\n

Applying for Certification in Other States<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you have completed all the 大象传媒 certification requirements and earned your degree at 大象传媒 Western, you may apply for certification in another state. Some states will accept 大象传媒 certification without any other requirements. Some states may require additional assessments (such as the MoCA) or additional coursework to meet their state requirements.<\/p>\n

Certification varies among states. The chart below has links to the teacher certification departments in each state. The links will allow you to search for additional requirements. The MWSU Certification Officer will be asked by most states to complete verification of your program and meeting certification requirements for 大象传媒. Please direct those state officials and\/or the necessary forms to the MWSU Certification Officer. Remember to fill out the required personal information before forwarding the document to the Certification Officer.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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