Teacher Certification Conversion Programs

These programs are designed for college graduates seeking teaching certification. The student completes only the courses needed to fulfill the New Hampshire State Standards for teacher certification. The number of credits required for certification varies according to the applicant’s background. The program does not lead to a degree.

Elementary Education
This program leads to New Hampshire elementary teacher certification for grades K-8. The student completes only the
courses that are required to meet the standards for elementary certification. The total number of credits required for
certification varies according to the student’s background. Students do not earn a degree.

Secondary Education
This program leads to New Hampshire secondary certification as English, social studies or business teachers and/or marketing teachers for grades 5-12. Admission requires an undergraduate content-area major in the field of certification. The student completes only the courses that are required to meet the standards for secondary teacher certification. The total number of credits for certification varies according to the student’s background. Students do not earn a degree.