Online Teacher Licensure Programs:
Change Lives with an Online Teaching Degree
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 online teaching degree programs, a testament that WGU candidates "have the
knowledge and skills to be effective in helping all students learn."
Read more about our NCATE accreditation
Demonstration Teaching
Learn more about the student teaching requirement.
Getting Licensed in Your State
Learn more about becoming a certified teacher
in your state.
Already a Certified Teacher?
Click here for online master’s degree programs for
already-certified teachers.
Learn more about careers in education.
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. 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. 
