Alternative Certification of Educators, ACE
Do you have a bachelor's degree? Have you always wanted a career where you can make a difference?
Through Alternative Certification of Educators (ACE), you can:
- Take your courses through an award-winning teacher education program at a respected university.
- Complete teacher certification courses online in a year or less. Most classes are offered online.
- Pay about $7,000 total (including tuition, texts, materials, and test and certificate fees), and have the potential to earn scholarships to reduce this cost (especially in math and science areas).
- Apply your certification credits toward a master's degree if you decide to continue your education.
Alternative Certification of Educators Program Details
ACE is an Initial Teaching Certification Program for candidates who hold an undergraduate degree and wish to seek an initial teaching certification in an accelerated manner. Candidates must meet University admissions requirements as outlined in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog. The ACE program only leads to certification in 4-8 Mathematics or EC-6 Core Subjects
To see the full degree plan, view the course catalog.