Students now have the ability to earn a Teaching License online through TeacherReady, an online alternative licensure and NCATE accredited program, as part of their M.S. in Teaching and Learning program at CSU-Global Campus. Along with the license to teach elementary or secondary education, you can gain the advanced knowledge, theory, and skills to excel in today’s classrooms and educational systems by earning your master’s degree in education 100% online. CSU-Global is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and TeacherReady is a State of Florida approved and National Council on the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) accredited online, alternative teacher certification program at the University of West Florida’s Professional Education Unit.
Through this articulation program, students will enroll in both the CSU-Global M.S. in Teaching and Learning degree program and participate in the TeacherReady (http://www.teacherready.org/) program. Students are highly encouraged to be in contact with TeacherReady and learn more about their admission process while they are enrolling in the M.S. in Teaching and Learning program at CSU-Global. The TeacherReady program has three starts per year while CSU-Global offers terms that start every four weeks.
Students who wish to earn both a M.S. in Teaching and Learning degree and complete a teacher licensure program must enroll with CSU-Global Campus and successfully complete the TeacherReady program. See the CSU-Global streamlined admissions process for information on how to apply for the master’s degree program and the TeacherReady admissions to apply for the licensure program.
No. CSU-Global’s degree program and TeacherReady program are separate programs. Students will need to complete an application for TeacherReady as well as the streamlined admissions process for CSU-Global.
The agreement between CSU-Global and TeacherReady states that CSU-Global will accept in transfer, 12 credit hours from the TeacherReady licensure program to meet the 36 credit hour requirement for graduation in its M.S. in Teaching and Learning degree program. Credits transferred as part of completing the TeacherReady program will be applied toward the specialization requirement and do not count toward the major coursework.
Students should contact TeacherReady directly for a full list of admission requirements and for their enrollment application. The basic admissions requirements include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a 2.50 undergraduate GPA. Students must also have a background clear of any felonies. Students can refer to this admissions checklist for more information: http://www.teacherready.org/checklist.
Students are highly encouraged to be in contact with TeacherReady and learn more about their admission process while they are enrolling in the M.S. in Teaching and Learning program at CSU-Global.
CSU-Global’s M.S. in Teaching and Learning is currently $500 per credit hour. The CSU-Global Tuition Guarantee locks in your tuition rate for all credit hours taken at CSU-Global from the time of enrollment for as long as you enrolled in either program (no tuition hikes).
Students should check with TeacherReady directly for the cost of its program. The cost of the TeacherReady does not qualify for federal financial aid.
CSU-Global requires a total of 36 semester hours of credit for its online graduate degrees. Major coursework in the M.S. in Teaching and Learning will be completed at CSU-Global and account for 24 credits (see the "Courses" tab on the main degree page here). The accompanying 12 credit hours in this articulation from the TeacherReady teacher licensure program will be used to fulfill the specialization requirement.
Students can complete the TeacherReady program at any time prior to completing their capstone course in the Teaching and Learning degree program.
TeacherReady is a nine month long program and field experiences range from 2-5 hours per week though students will need to spend five full days in the classroom toward the end of the program.
No. TeacherReady will work with students to coordinate their internships. Students should NOT contact schools and should work with TeacherReady once they have been admitted and enrolled in the program.
CSU-Global has course start dates every four week. Contact Admissions@CSUGlobal.edu or call 1-800-920-6723 to learn when the next available term begins.
TeacherReady has three starts per year, please visit their website at http://www.teacherready.org/ for the most current information on start dates and admission deadlines.
Students can find information about the program as well as contact information for questions regarding TeacherReady on their website at http://www.teacherready.org/.
