WGU TEACHERS COLLEGE

You dream of being a teacher. We have teacher certifications and degrees to help.

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You're ready to do the work and earn your teacher certification. We're ready to help.

You have a passion for education, and we do too. We're ready to help you get the degree and certification you need to get started in your own classroom.

Designed for working adults. Our flexible, online programs are designed for students who have other responsibilities and need to earn their degrees on their terms.
Affordable. WGU is committed to keeping tuition low, about $3,825 per term for teacher certification degree programs.
Accredited and recognized. Our AAQEP- and CAEP-accredited Teachers College has more than 15 high-quality degree programs leading to teacher certification.
Teacher certification. Earn your degree and become a certified teacher at WGU. Our teaching degrees are recognized in all 50 states, so wherever you are, you can get certified. Learn more about how to earn your certification.

Find Your Teaching Degree at WGU

Elementary Education – B.A.

Special Education and Elementary Education – B.A. Leads to dual licensure in elementary education and K–12 special education.

Special Education (Mild to Moderate) – B.A. Leads to single licensure in K–12 special education.

Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.

Mathematics Education (Secondary) – B.S.

Science Education (Middle Grades) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Chemistry) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Physics) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Biological Science) – B.S.

Science Education (Secondary Earth Science) – B.S.

Teaching, Elementary Education – M.A.

Teaching, English Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) – M.A.

Teaching, Mathematics Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Science Education (Secondary) – M.A.

Teaching, Special Education (K-12) – M.A.

English Language Learning (PreK-12) Endorsement Preparation Program

Accredited, Respected,
Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

Teacher Certification

WGU combines online curriculum with local placement for an in-person field experience in order to earn your teaching degree. Our program allows you to complete most of the program online. The in-person portion of the degree program is at the end, when you will do several weeks of observations and a 4-6 month demonstration teaching experience at a local school. WGU will help you find a suitable school for your demonstration teaching.

Each state has unique requirements for teacher certification, and some states have additional requirements for teaching certification, such as coursework not included in your WGU program, CPR certification, or workshops. Learn more about your state’s specific requirements for teacher licensure.

Earn Your Degree for about Half the Cost of Other Universities*

You pay tuition per six-month term, not per course or credit. So when you move faster through your courses, you also lower your total bill!

WGU students pay about half the tuition,* and end up with half the debt of the national average.**

Low, flat-rate tuition.
Graduate faster and with less debt.
Financial aid and scholarships available.
Online education with supportive faculty.
VA and military benefits accepted.
Great return on investment.
All course materials for a low, flat fee.

*WGU average annual bachelor’s tuition rates are 47% lower than the national average, compared to national rates reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems in 2023. WGU average rate does not include rates for WGU Bachelor of Science, Nursing Prelicensure program.

**WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

Spend Less with Flat-Rate Tuition

Undergraduate
School of Education undergraduate program tuition

$3,825

Graduate
School of Education graduate program tuition

$4,125

Tuition rates effective September 1, 2024. Costs are per six-month term. Tuition covers unlimited courses per term.
All programs: $200 per-term Resource Fee covers e-textbooks and learning resources.

Undergraduate
School of Education undergraduate program tuition

$3,825

Graduate
School of Education graduate program tuition

$4,125

Your Degree is Closer Than You Think

New students can begin their first term at the beginning of any month. So you can start when you’re ready, rather than rushing (or waiting) for fall or spring enrollment.