Degree Statement

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.

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
    • arrowThis 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.
    • arrowThis 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

    • arrowThis is your graduation statement.
  3. 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.)

Outstanding Students

Jamie Daniels

Jamie Daniels

As an outdoor enthusiast unsure of what I wanted to major I chose to attend Plymouth State University because of the many majors to choose from, and their great reputation for academics. During my freshman year I met some marvelous faculty that inspired me to become a History major with a double minor in Art History and Anthropology/Sociology. At PSU I have met life long friends, and made great connections with faculty who have assisted me in discovering what I would like to do after college, internships, clubs and the chorale, and a job on campus working in the library at the Michael J. Spinelli Special Collections and Archives.