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Explore Online Teaching Licensure, Certification and Endorsement Options
Gain the credential to pursue professional teaching licensure, certification or endorsement with an online education program from CAEP-accredited Shenandoah University. Choose from a selection of master’s degree and certificate programs that deliver the inquiry-driven, problem-oriented foundations you need to take your teaching career to the next level.
Shenandoah’s online Master of Arts in Teaching and Professional Studies Certificates in Elementary, Middle and Secondary Education are designed for provisionally licensed educators seeking a full professional teaching license.
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Advance Your Teaching Career With the Right Credentials
Ensure your students receive the quality learning experience they deserve by earning your professional teaching license or an add-on endorsement. CAEP-accredited Shenandoah University offers a variety of education programs that are aligned with state licensure requirements so that you complete your program with the credential to sit for the appropriate licensure or endorsement exam in Virginia.
What Program is Right for Me?
Whether you’re a provisionally licensed teacher or you already hold a master’s degree in education, Shenandoah University has programs designed to help you advance your teaching license, add endorsements, or simply further your knowledge of certain curricular areas. Join SU today to increase your impact as a teacher and continue achieving your career goals.
Where Is a Teaching Licensure Required?
Public schools in every state usually require educators to obtain a professional teaching license. Therefore, teachers at private or charter schools who want to move to public education roles are required to earn a teaching license, along with new teachers who are working with a provisional — or temporary — license. Additionally, specialized add-on endorsements are sometimes required to teach certain grade levels and subject matter.
Requirements for Obtaining Licensure
In order to pursue a professional, renewable teaching license, individuals must meet the appropriate education and number of experience hours required by their state. In Virginia, these requirements include 300-500 hours of experience working inside the classroom and a degree in education or related field, among other requirements. Teaching licenses may also require certain subject-specific Praxis examinations.
State Requirements and Reciprocity To Consider
Many states grant teaching licensure on a reciprocal basis if the educating institution is approved by its own state department of education or when graduates of an institution are eligible for teaching licensure in the state in which they were educated. Shenandoah University is a member of NC-SARA, the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Graduates of Shenandoah’s teaching licensure programs are qualified to seek licensure in Virginia and may be eligible to seek licensure in other states. See the Office of Educator Licensure for more details.
Advance Your Teaching Career With the Right Online Program
The best educators never stop learning. Earn a degree or certificate online, on your time, with a program designed to fit an educator’s schedule. Discover the right master’s degree or certificate program to unlock your full potential.
Thank you for considering Shenandoah University for your online program. Completing your application is the first step in joining our community of lifelong learners. From the moment you apply to the moment you earn your degree or certificate, our support team is here to assist you.
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