No longer accepting applications

UNE's Post Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program (TCP) is no longer accepting applications for admissions. All accepted and current students should contact the program directly.


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The University of New England's Teacher Certification program at the Post-Baccalaureate level is for those individuals who hold a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in a career in teaching. You can earn certification in one of three areas:

  • Elementary/middle education (K–8)
  • Secondary education (7–12) in specific subject areas including:
    • Life Science
    • Physical Science
    • Social Studies
    • English
    • Mathematics
  • Art education (K–12)

After completion of the post-baccalaureate certification program, a you are eligible to enroll in the Master of Science in Education Degree (MSED) program with a concentration in Teaching Methodology.

  • The MSED program with the Teaching Methodology concentration is only available to UNE students who have completed the post-baccalaureate TCP.
  • The 30-credit master's level degree encompasses 15 graduate credits from the TCP and an additional 15 credits from the MSED exclusively online graduate program, with in-depth study in the areas of professional learning communities, differentiation, motivation, and action research.
  • This combination of credits satisfies UNE’s education program and state requirements for certification in elementary/middle education (K-8), secondary education (7-12), and art education (K-12).