RI Certification Requirements and Available Licenses

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Rhode Island Certification Requirements and Available Licenses

LICENSES AVAILABLE THROUGH WGU
 

Early Childhood Education Teacher, Pk-2

Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6

Elementary Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-6

Middle Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8

Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades 7-12

Middle Grades Mathematics Teacher, Grades 5-8

Middle Grades Science Teacher, Grades 5-8

Secondary Grades Mathematics Teacher, Grades 7-12

Secondary Grades Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-12

Secondary Grades Biology Teacher, Grades 7-12

Secondary Grades Chemistry Teacher, Grades 7-12

Secondary Grades Physics Teacher, grades 7-12

Not Available: Secondary Science - Geosciences

Secondary Grades English Teacher, Grades 7-12

English as a Second Language: Elementary or Middle Grades or Secondary

Building Level Administrator, Pk-12

Rhode Island has the following requirements for all applicants for initial teacher certification:
 
1. DEGREE: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

2. PROGRAM: Completion of a state-approved teacher preparation program no more than five years previous to application for teacher certification in Rhode Island.

3. SECONDARY CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: For secondary education teacher candidates, a major or the equivalent in the content area specialization for which certification is sought. Please see the Requirements for the Secondary Education Teaching Certificate for a breakdown of semester hour requirements for each secondary-level endorsement area.

4. EXAMS: Passing the required Praxis exams.

For further details, please see the outline of teacher certification requirements on the Rhode Island Department of Education website.

5. Demonstration Teaching Requirement: BASP students will need to complete 2 full 12-week Demonstration Teaching placements:

• One 12 week placement in Elementary Education, Grades 1-6; AND
• One 12 week placement in Elementary Special Education, Grades 1-6

Student Teaching Permit Required: Prior to Demonstration Teaching, you must apply for a Student Teaching Permit. See the Rhode Island Student Teaching Permit instructions in this handbook for more information.

11/2018

Article Number : 20116, 1808