Rhode Island Certification Requirements and Available Licenses
LICENSES AVAILABLE THROUGH WGU
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Early Childhood Education Teacher, Pk-2
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Elementary Education Teacher, Grades 1-6
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Elementary Special Education Teacher, Grades 1-6
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Middle Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades 5-8
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Secondary Grades Special Education Teacher, Grades 7-12
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Middle Grades Mathematics Teacher, Grades 5-8
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Middle Grades Science Teacher, Grades 5-8
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Secondary Grades Mathematics Teacher, Grades 7-12
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Secondary Grades Social Studies Teacher, Grades 7-12
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Secondary Grades Biology Teacher, Grades 7-12
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Secondary Grades Chemistry Teacher, Grades 7-12
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Secondary Grades Physics Teacher, grades 7-12
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Not Available: Secondary Science - Geosciences
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Secondary Grades English Teacher, Grades 7-12
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English as a Second Language: Elementary or Middle Grades or Secondary
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Building Level Administrator, Pk-12
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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/BASPEE 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.
2/2019
Article Number : 20116, 1808
