Alternative Teacher Certification Preparation

 

This program is not accepting new applications. You may be interested in our Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program.  

The Alternative Teacher Certification Preparation coursework is designed for persons desiring to teach in the State of Puerto Rico, grades K-12. After successful completion of the curriculum plan and the Puerto Rico Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE), students may apply for Puerto Rico Teacher Certification at the Puerto Rico Department of Education at www.fldoe.org.

Please note that these courses do not result in a degree or certificate from A1 Business and Technical College.

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Admission

Application for admission to the School of Education Alternative Teacher Certification courses may be obtained online. All application materials should be returned to the Center for Professional Studies, 2800 University Boulevard North, Caguas, Puerto Rico 32211-3394.

  • A bachelor's degree with an overall subject area GPA of 2.00 from a regionally accredited institution.
  • A completed graduate admission application.
  • A $50 nonrefundable application fee.
  • Official transcripts showing all degrees and college credit earned.
  • Background check for all field placements.