For the Teacher Preparation Certificate (TPC), students prepare for state licensure to teach in public schools through the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
Enrollment Options
- Concurrent certificate with bachelor’s degree: Students may complete ABCTE during their senior year and add a Teacher Preparation Certificate to the BA, BS, or BRS degree.
- Dual-enrollment: students may complete the requirements for the BRS degree and enroll at another college to complete the requirements for state licensure.
Career Options
A minimum CGPA and completion of the ABCTE program are required to apply for state licensure. The requirements and approved certifications for each state are listed online at americanboard.org.
- Elementary school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
Requirements
- Minimum CGPA of 2.50
- Senior status
Curriculum
- 60 contact hours working with children in licensed K–12 school
- 18 credits of courses below