Certification, Programs, and Standards

All teacher education certification programs are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education.  Students seeking teacher certification should refer to the specific program for eligibility and program completion requirements.  Only those students who are properly admitted to an approved teacher certification program and complete all current requirements will be recommended for certification.

Certification in Alabama
Candidates completing an approved teacher certification program are eligible to apply for the Alabama Class B professional certificate, provided they meet the following:

• a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on all undergraduate coursework attempted in the professional studies and in the teaching
  field(s);

• a grade of C or better in all coursework which applies to certification; and

• Successful completion of the Praxis II examination in all areas of initial certification.

Any candidate who applies for a professional certificate is subject to all regulations set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education, including a comprehensive background check.  Additional requirements (e.g., standardized examinations to demonstrate content mastery) may be added as the Alabama State Board of Education and other accrediting agencies modify regulations.  Implementation of additional requirements may be mandated by the Alabama State Department of Education and could supersede a student's stated program requirements.  Candidates should consult their education adviser for details.

Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.

Certification in Other States
Other states may grant professional certification to candidates completing the Troy University teacher education program. Some states may have additional requirements.  Candidates seeking certification in other states should contact the appropriate State Department of Education.

Only candidates properly admitted to an approved certification program and who successfully fulfill all program and certification requirements will be recommended for certification. The Certification Officer, appointed by the Dean of the College of Education, is the only Troy University official authorized to recommend candidates for certification in any state.

Certification Only
Candidates who currently hold valid Alabama professional teacher certification may complete program requirements for recommendation of additional teaching fields.  Transcripts and professional experience will be reviewed prior to beginning any coursework to determine eligibility.  Candidates must successfully complete all program and course requirements, including exit examination(s), portfolio, and internship.