Gaining Additional Teaching Certifications

Hello,

I would like to start a thread for methods for already certified teachers to gain additional certifications in content areas.

WGU has the most well known where you can take a masters in a content area to get certified to teach a second subject. (math, physics, biology, chemistry)

Fresno Pacific and University of La Verne offer graduate PD courses in a variety of subjects. I'm not sure if these would be acceptable for an additional certification.

I am personally looking to add English certification. I am currently certified for social studies and TESOL.

Please share any additional programs. No need to add endorsement programs. They are fairly common.

 

Am I the only one why finds it strange WGU is awarding graduate credit, and even an MA for a curriculum that includes college algebra and pre calculus? https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/mathematics-middle-school-education-masters-program.html

 

I don't find it strange. It makes sense that a math prep program for teachers would include the pre-reqs to become a math teacher which includes content you could also gain in undergrad.

There are masters programs to prepare to become a CPA without an accounting background or to seek admission into medical school that also include undergrad content.

MBAs usually include basic stats, accounting or economics coursework that a student in those degree programs would earn in their undergrad too. But they earn master's level credit.