Online Teaching Degree | Teacher Certification

Teacher Licensure Programs

Explore the many online teaching degree options WGU offers:

Change Lives with an Online Teaching Degree Program

If you’re like many aspiring teachers, teaching has been a dream for a long time. WGU was created to make dreams like yours a reality. You can fulfill your dream online, on your schedule, and on your budget. After all, here’s what you can expect from a WGU online teaching degree: a program that prepares you for the challenges of the classroom, tuition that’s affordable, flexibility that fits your education into your lifestyle, and a strong support system to help you get and stay on track.

WGU’s programs are designed to produce highly competent teachers. You can be confident you’ll possess the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the classroom because our degrees are aligned specifically with state standards throughout the country.

NCATE Accreditation

WGU is the only exclusively online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure, a testament to the fact that WGU graduates "have the knowledge and skills to be effective in helping all students learn."

Demonstration Teaching

Each of WGU’s online teacher licensure programs includes student teaching in an actual classroom, ensuring you’ll have the skills and know-how to handle a classroom of your own.

Learn more about the student teaching requirement.

Getting Licensed in Your State

The need for new highly qualified teachers is growing. You’ll be in an excellent position to make a huge difference in your community with an online teaching degree from the WGU Teachers College.

Learn more about becoming a certified teacher in your state.

Already a Teacher? Click here for online master’s degree programs for already-certified teachers.