Teacher Licensure State Requirements - Hawaii

Become a Teacher in Hawaii

If you are passionate about helping others learn, earning an online teaching degree at WGU is an excellent way to apply your skills. Our online university allows you to complete your teaching degree and hone your expertise.

Before becoming a licensed teacher, you must meet all of Hawaii’s teacher certification requirements, including:

• Completion of a teacher education program that is approved to lead to teacher certification in the home state of the program.
• Passing scores on the required basic skills exam.
• Passing scores on all of the required Praxis content and pedagogy exams.

Note: Listed requirements are current and are subject to change at any time, even during enrollment.

For the most current information about becoming a teacher in Hawaii, please check the Hawaii Teacher Standards Board website:
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