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MU23 - 5 Steps To Get US Teacher Cert
MU23 - 5 Steps To Get US Teacher Cert
MU23 - 5 Steps To Get US Teacher Cert
Becoming a U.S. certified teacher is easier than you may think — even while teaching abroad!
With the five manageable steps below and ongoing support from the experts at Moreland
University, you can earn your license from Washington, D.C. (which we recommend for those
planning to teach outside the United States). If you plan to teach within the U.S., ask our
admissions representatives about state-specific certification requirements and resources. Either
way, your path to teaching excellence with a U.S. teacher certification has never been clearer.
9 MONTHS 12 MONTHS
Complete a 9-month certification Complete a 12-month Master’s program
program Another option to getting your U.S. teaching
Completing a certification-only teacher certification is to earn a master’s degree in
preparation program may be the quickest education.
and most affordable option to becoming a AS LITTLE AS
certified teacher in the U.S. Moreland University’s online Master’s in 9 MONTHS
Education is a flexible, fully accredited
Offered 100% online, Moreland University’s certification preparation program and full
TEACH-NOW nine-month preparation master’s degree that can be completed in as
program is trusted by teachers worldwide. little as 12 months — completely online. With
With monthly start dates and supportive six specializations to choose from, guidance
and collaborative learning environments, from practicing teachers, and multiple start
the TEACH-NOW program is ideal for dates throughout the year, you’re sure to
international teachers looking to level find a right-fit option to take your career
up their careers with a U.S. teaching forward.
certification.
You’ll also need to engage in a supervised clinical practice to get your U.S. teaching
certification through Washington D.C. This involves hands-on teaching experience in your
classroom or in a school in your local community. There is no need for Visas or traveling to
the U.S. to complete this requirement, and this is included in Moreland University’s programs.
Note: The exact exams and additional requirements may vary depending on the specific teaching certification
area you are pursuing.
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To get your U.S. teaching certification through Washington D.C., required documents
include: WEEKS
Let Moreland University help you become a certified teacher in the U.S.
Specific requirements for teacher certification in the U.S. may vary based on the type of certification, the grade
level or subject area you intend to teach, or specific state (if teaching within the United States). To find out
which requirements are unique to your career path, schedule a free no-obligation conversation with a Moreland
University admissions representative.