When you have successfully completed your student teaching and your degree has been audited, you will be eligible to apply for certification in New Hampshire or in any other state. The following must take place before certification applications can be processed.
- The University degree auditor will validate that your degree and your certification program have been successfully completed by verifying that you have met all program requirements and have satisfied the State of New Hampshire’s basic proficiency requirements (passing scores on Praxis I).
- Three statements will then be placed on the top of your transcript. Examples
- [Date] This student has completed a NH state approved certification program in Elementary Education K-8 and General Special Education K-12.
This statement indicates that you have successfully completed a state-approved certification program.
- [Date] This student has completed an NCATE (National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education) accredited program.
- This statement indicates that the program has national accreditation.
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science [Date]
Major: Childhood Studies
Concentration: Teacher Certification K-8 Gen Special Ed Cert K-12 - This is your graduation statement.
- These three statements must be on your transcript before the Plymouth State University Certification Officer can sign any certification application for any state.
(The above process is usually completed by the middle of January or June.)
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